SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2022

Axie Infinity, a video game that utilizes NFTs and Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies, lost $540 million in March of this year after a senior engineer was tricked into opening a PDF of a fake job application, according to a story from The Block. So, what exactly happened with Axie Infinity?

Social Engineering 72

Social Engineering Hacking Cryptocurrency Engineering 72

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

In January, we reported a malicious campaign targeting companies that work with cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized finance and blockchain technology: the attackers are interested in fintech in general. The campaign has two goals: gathering information and stealing cryptocurrency. Other malware.

Phishing 110

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 110

SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

Cryptocurrency scams Phishing aimed at stealing crypto wallet credentials remained a common money-making tool. Fake pages mimicking popular cryptocurrency sites invited users to sign in with their wallet credentials. Scam sites also used cryptocurrency as bait. The price of downloading either script was just under $50.

Phishing 102

Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Warning signs. Common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. You may be thinking you managed to find a movie, song, or software for free, when in reality you fell for a bait that downloads malware to your computer. Hackers demand cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key that allows you to access your data again.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

Experts observed the STOP ransomware installing the Azorult password-stealing Trojan to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. Experts observed the ransomware also installing the dreaded Azorult password-stealing Trojan on victim’s machine to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, documents and more.

Encryption 82

Encryption Ransomware Cryptocurrency Passwords 82

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

The attackers were able to embed malicious code into the libffmpeg media processing library to download a payload from their servers. While investigating an infection of a cryptocurrency company in Southeast Asia, we found Gopuram coexisting on target computers with AppleJeus , a backdoor attributed to the Lazarus.

Malware 78

Malware Spyware Cryptocurrency Government 78

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Don’t worry though.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 90

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies. Attackers use different techniques to trick victims into giving away sensitive information like passwords, social security numbers, and financial data, or tricking them into clicking or downloading malware. Crimeware and spyware. Other methods.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 82

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 82

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Now the experts from Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) gathered further evidence that demonstrates that malware operators behind Tetrade, tracked as Guildma, have expanded their tactics to infect mobile devices with spyware. ” continues the analysis.

Banking 97

Banking Mobile Malware Spyware 97

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

A Compilation of Currently Active Full Offline Copies of Cybercrime-Friendly Forum Communities – Direct Technical Collection Download -[RAR]. A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Information on Various Iran-based Hacker Groups and Lone Hacker Teams – Direct Technical Collection Download – [RAR]. Dancho Danchev’s Research for Unit-.org

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ). For instance, J-Lightning Application purported to help users to invest into a Polish oil refinery, a Russian energy company, a Chinese cryptocurrency exchange and an American investment fund. percentage points. Geography of mobile threats.

Mobile 100

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 100

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

Information can be retrieved or downloaded without your consent. There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans. Luckily for you, this station has taken the ethical route and your data is safe. Enjoy the free charge!”

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The main purpose of CosmicStrand is to download a malicious program at startup, which then performs the tasks set by the attackers. In one such case, the malware was downloaded from an HFS (HTTP file server): the attackers used an unknown exploit that enabled them to run a PowerShell script from a remote server.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

The Security Ledger

AUGUST 28, 2018

North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Lazarus is believed to be behind a recent crypto jacking attack on several banks with an unexpected twist–the use of a Trojan that tricked a company employee into downloading malware, according to Kaspersky Lab. Read the whole entry. »

Spyware 40

Spyware Banking Malware Hacking 40

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. By getting the user’s secret phrase, cybercriminals could get access to their cryptocurrency balance. Now, attackers have started collecting Bitcoin for charity.

Phishing 96

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 96

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” Bitcoin scams.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

To persuade people to download these mods instead of the official app, the developer claimed that they worked faster than other clients thanks to a distributed network of data centers around the world. However, they included an additional module that constantly monitored the messenger and sent data to the spyware creator’s C2 server.

Malware 98

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 98

SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

pdf.exe) that the victim was asked to download was a malicious program known as Backdoor.Win32.RWS.a. As a consequence, fake websites popped up offering free viewings and even downloads of Oscar contenders. Fans who tried to watch or download the long-awaited continuation were redirected to a Columbia Pictures splash screen.

Phishing 118

Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

The final download link is presented on BlogSpot This particular modus operandi matches a particular threat Kaspersky researchers spotted in September 2022 ( link ): NullMixer. Lower.exe, a sample of “GCleaner” spyware, historically, this piece of malware was initially faking CCleaner to drop additional malware ( link ). ps1”, “debug4.ps1”

Malware 78

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 78

Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2018

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Spyware 41

Spyware Banking DNS Retail 41

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Backdoored Webmin versions were available for download for over a year. App tainted with Ahmyst Open-source spyware appeared on Google Play Store twice. Employees abused systems at Ukrainian nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency. Malware Analysis Sandboxes could expose sensitive data of your organization.

Small Business 49

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Advertising 49

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Number of attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ). Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ). Pandemic theme in mobile threats.

Mobile 138

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 138

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

The malware has evolved over time and has added functionality, in fact, apart from collecting banking credentials it is also able to collect keystrokes, cryptocurrencies, screenshots, webmail, integrating spyware features together with banking Trojans features. If true, it download the next stage from “hxxps://i[.]imgur[.]com/TVkWKQa[.]png”.

Banking 82

Banking Malware Cryptocurrency Advertising 82

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

H2 2019 has proved the tendency of past several years: mail remains the main method of delivering ransomware, spyware, backdoors and other malware, being used by cyber crooks in 94 percent of cases. They, in turn, let spyware and backdoors move ahead and become the second most popular malware with a 35-percent share. Balance of power.

Phishing 55

Phishing Spyware Banking Malware 55

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Recently, researchers warned of the first mass-hacking campaign exploiting the BlueKeep exploit , the attack aimed at installing a cryptocurrency miner on the infected systems. ” A new wave of attacks could exploit the vulnerability to spread more dangerous and destructive malware, like ransomware or spyware.

Penetration Testing 62

Penetration Testing Malware Advertising Spyware 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2019

The new Trojan was presumably downloaded to a victim’s computer as part of the second phase of a so-called watering hole attack, which, according to Group-IB report on Lazarus , the group has been actively using since 2016. The gang’s new endeavor took its name from the implant downloaded to victims’ computers. Have you been pwned?

Banking 76

Banking Government Passwords Marketing 76

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40