Schneier on Security
MARCH 9, 2023
Here’s a piece of Chinese malware that infects SonicWall security appliances and survives firmware updates. The campaign was notable for the ability of the malware to remain on the devices even after its firmware received new firmware. The malware also adds a backdoor root user to the mounted file.
Security Affairs
APRIL 15, 2024
The Ukrainian hacking group Blackjack used a destructive ICS malware dubbed Fuxnet in attacks against Russian infrastructure. Fuxnet (stuxnet on steroids) was deployed earlier to slowly and physically destroy sensory equipment (by NAND/SSD exhaustion and introducing bad CRC into the firmware). YouTube Video 1 , YouTube Video 2 ).
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Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
China-linked APT group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and installed malware on compromised systems. The RAT is used as second-stage malware, the experts pointed out that it doesn’t exploit a new vulnerability. COATHANGER is a stealthy malware that hooks system calls that could reveal its presence.
Malwarebytes
MAY 8, 2023
While the statement does not reveal a lot of tangible information, this snippet is important: “MSI urges users to obtain firmware/BIOS updates only from its official website, and not to use files from sources other than the official website.” They are likely from sources that are trying to trick you into installing malware.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 28, 2021
As usual, the said malware gang is reportedly spreading its wings by exploiting the vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Servers like how REvil and Maze have done in the past. The post Ranzy Locker Ransomware warning issued by FBI appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
Security Affairs
APRIL 23, 2021
The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. The Taiwanese vendor published a security advisory to warn its customers of the ongoing attacks and is urging them to install the latest Malware Remover version and scan their devices for indicators of compromise.
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