SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The mobile malware Trojan-Ransom.AndroidOS.Agent.aq Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Interestingly enough, the share of adware attacks increased in relation to mobile malware in general. They typically work with malware developers to achieve this.

Mobile 137

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 137

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The attacks are becoming more insidious, such as malware that modifies itself to infiltrate a system and hit a specific target, along with attacks directed at firmware. Ransomware attacks also are up, as is crypto-jacking, where a hacker hijacks an endpoint’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency.

Firmware 92

Firmware Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Phishing 92

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Security experts warn of a new piece of malware dubbed QSnatch that already infected thousands of QNAP NAS devices worldwide. A new piece of malware dubbed QSnatch is infecting thousands of NAS devices manufactured by the Taiwanese vendor QNAP. At the time of writing, it is still unclear how threat actor will use the malware (i.e.

Malware 59

Malware Firmware Advertising Encryption 59

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2021

” QNAP NAS devices continue to be under attack, earlier March, researchers at 360Netlab warned of a cryptocurrency malware campaign targeting unpatched QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The malware was designed to abuse NAS resources and mine cryptocurrency.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Malware Internet 107

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The campaign has two goals: gathering information and stealing cryptocurrency. Targeted attacks.

Phishing 108

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 108

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. The messages said recipients had earned an investment credit at a cryptocurrency trading platform called moonxtrade[.]com. “On Twitter, more spam and crypto scam.”

Scams 252

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 252

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Introduction It’s just another cryptocurrency miner… Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. During that time, it had effectively evaded analysis and had previously been misclassified as a cryptocurrency miner.

Malware 112

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 112

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 77

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

On January 24, a hash for sophisticated Solaris SPARC malware was posted on Twitter. In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The most remarkable findings.

Malware 134

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 134

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 104

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Disclaimer: when referring to APT groups as Russian-speaking, Chinese-speaking or other-“speaking” languages, we refer to various artefacts used by the groups (such as malware debugging strings, comments found in scripts, etc.) On February 23, ESET published a tweet announcing new wiper malware targeting Ukraine.

Malware 134

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 134

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Or they can simply use these printers to mine cryptocurrency, ramping up their victims’ electricity bills in the process. Update your printer firmware to the latest version.

Hacking 142

Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 142

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Microsoft claims to have traced this particular campaign to a member of a hacking forum who offers several tools for sale in what may be a dedicated malware as a service operation.

IoT 80

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 80

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The researchers said they had seen Nobelium using HTML smuggling in a spear-phishing campaign in May, and more recently, observed it being used to deliver the banking Trojan Mekotio and the AsyncRAT/MJRAT and Trickbot malware used by attackers to get control of targeted devices and deliver such malware as ransomware.

Firewall 120

Firewall Ransomware Banking Malware 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2019

The ADB could be abused by malware to target Android phones through the port 5555. “We observed a new cryptocurrency-mining botnet malware that arrives via open ADB (Android Debug Bridge) ports and can spread via SSH. “This botnet malware also tries to block its competitor by modifying /etc/hosts.

Cryptocurrency 63

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising Firmware 63

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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Banking 65

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 65

Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

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Firmware 42

Firmware DNS Advertising Surveillance 42

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. While the resource was down, cryptocurrency newbies were invited to download a copy of Bitcoin Core via a torrenting service. Overall, Q4 remained within the parameters of 2020 trends.

DDOS 132

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 132

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. Malware Analysis Sandboxes could expose sensitive data of your organization. Employees abused systems at Ukrainian nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency. Capital One hacker suspected to have breached other 30 companies.

Small Business 49

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Advertising 49

SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

News broke in January of the FreakOut malware, which attacks Linux devices. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. This loophole was previously exploited by ADB.Miner, Ares, IPStorm, Fbot, Trinity, and other malware. Q1 2021 saw the appearance of two new botnets. Conclusion.

DDOS 101

DDOS Cryptocurrency Media Marketing 101

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Computer worms: Worms are self-replicating malware that can spread through networks or appear as legitimate programs that contain hidden or malicious code. Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.

Software 98

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. UNC4841 deployed new malware designed to maintain presence on a small subset of high-priority targets compromised either before the patch was released or shortly afterwards. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 7.

Hacking 108

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 108

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The attackers’ research vector is now shifting from software vulnerabilities to those located at the hardware and firmware level. In 2017-2018 hackers’ interest in cryptocurrency exchanges ramped up. Thus, 60% of the total amount was stolen from Coincheck , a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. Attacks on Crypto.

Cybercrime 81

Cybercrime Hacking Banking Phishing 81

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT.

Hacking 52

Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT.

Hacking 52

Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT.

Hacking 52

Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52