Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

Group-IB, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, observed the growth of the lifespan of phishing attacks in the second half of 2019. Figure 1 The distribution of web-phishing among target categories . CERT-GIB’s findings indicate that phishing attack perpetrators have revised their so-called target pool. Target reshuffle.

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Phishing Spyware Banking Malware 56

SecureList

MARCH 3, 2022

Since H1 2020, we have seen increases in the percentages of ICS computers on which the following types of objects were blocked: Spyware – by a factor of 1.4 — from 5.6% Percentage of ICS computers on which spyware was blocked ( download ). Malicious scripts and phishing pages – by a factor of 1.4 – from 6.5% Ransomware.

Spyware 91

Spyware Ransomware Cryptocurrency Phishing 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Kinsing threat actors probed the Looney Tunables flaws in recent attacks ZDI discloses four zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange Okta customer support system breach impacted 134 customers Multiple WhatsApp mods spotted containing the CanesSpy Spyware Russian FSB arrested Russian hackers who supported Ukrainian cyber operations MuddyWater has been spotted (..)

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Cyber Insurance Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 99

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Don’t worry though. Common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Phishing and Social Engineering. More targeted efforts at specific users or organizations are known as spear phishing.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of fake warnings of cyberattacks sent from a hacked FBI email server GravityRAT returns disguised as an end-to-end encrypted chat app Intel and AMD address high severity vulnerabilities in products and drivers New evolving Abcbot DDoS botnet targets Linux systems Retail giant Costco discloses data breach, payment card data exposed (..)

Spyware 53

Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Retail 53

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. These are some ways malware can find its way into your devices: Phishing Emails. Phishing emails trick a victim into clicking on a link or opening an attachment that contains a malicious file. How Does Malware Spread? Ransomware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Don’t worry though. Ransomware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Since cryptocurrencies were, are and will continue to be impactful technologies, surely NFTs are a topic worth exploring. NFTs use the same blockchain ledger technology to verify uniqueness that cryptocurrencies rely on to prove ownership. “What Bitcoin was to 2011, NFTs are to 2021.”. Perhaps NFTs are a bubble positioned to pop.

Cryptocurrency 91

Cryptocurrency Marketing Phishing Authentication 91

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victims’ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights.

Cryptocurrency 77

Cryptocurrency Accountability Marketing Passwords 77

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

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Hacker accessed medical info at UMass Memorial Health Reading INTERPOL the African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2021 MITRE and CISA publish the 2021 list of most common hardware weaknesses TrickBot member extradited to US faces up to 60 years in prison ESET found a variant of the Hive ransomware that encrypts Linux and FreeBSD Papua New Guinea ‘s (..)

Artificial Intelligence 79

Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Spyware Cryptocurrency 79

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 93

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies. A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies, and implements new features.

Marketing 76

Marketing Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Advertising 76

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 86

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 86

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

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.

Banking 100

Banking Mobile Malware Spyware 100

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2018

Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. . · Google introduced G Suite alerts for state-sponsored attacks. · Hundreds of thousands MikroTik Routers involved in massive Coinhive cryptomining campaign. · Industrial Sector targeted in surgical spear-phishing attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cryptocurrency 41

Cryptocurrency Data breaches Spyware Surveillance 41

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

NullMixer is a dropper that includes more than just specific malware families; it drops a wide variety of malicious binaries to infect the machine with, such as backdoors, bankers, downloaders, spyware and many others. The malware is known to be sold on online forums, and distributed via phishing emails. NullMixer execution chain.

Malware 114

Malware Cryptocurrency Passwords Software 114

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The cryptocurrency sector that enables ransomware crime should be more closely regulated. That link would attempt to install spyware called Flubot, malware designed to steal online banking data from Andriod devices. . Phishing Scammers imitate Windows logo with HTML Tables to Slip through Email Gateways.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

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. The threat actor specifically targeted cryptocurrency companies. We observed that they have a specific interest in cryptocurrency companies.

Malware 78

Malware Spyware Cryptocurrency Government 78

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

5 Common Phishing Attacks and How to Avoid Them? App tainted with Ahmyst Open-source spyware appeared on Google Play Store twice. Employees abused systems at Ukrainian nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency. Bluetana App allows detecting Bluetooth card skimmers in just 3 seconds. Texas attackers demand $2.5

Small Business 49

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Advertising 49

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been booming over the last year, and the rise and fall of these prices affects cryptocrime levels. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Bitcoin scams. Browser Hijacker.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Stopping a big botnet targeting USA, Canada and Italy. · What Happens to Whistleblowers After They Blow the Whistle?

Spyware 41

Spyware Banking Data breaches Mobile 41

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. First, the threat actor sends a spear-phishing email to the potential victim with a lure to download additional documents. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Exposing a Currently Active NSO Spyware Group’s Domain Portfolio – WhoisXML API Analysis. Exposing a Currently Active Rock Phish Domain Portfolio – Historical OSINT. Introducing Astalavista.box.sk’s “Threat Crawler” Project – Earn Cryptocurrency for Catching the Bad Guys – Hardware Version Available.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This politician became the target of a previously undiscovered “zero-day” attack aimed at infecting his phone with spyware. This attack was highly targeted and showed particular interest in cryptocurrency companies, which may indicate that the ultimate goal of the attackers was financial gain.

Hacking 110

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 110

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

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. Crypojacking – when a hacker unauthorisedly uses someone’s computing power to mine cryptocurrency. You did it!

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, they included an additional module that constantly monitored the messenger and sent data to the spyware creator’s C2 server. We recently detected a phishing campaign targeting cargo shipping companies that drops LokiBot. Otherwise, the reverse shell is created by the crond backdoor itself.

Malware 98

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 98

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. It stole credentials for various financial systems including online banking applications and cryptocurrency wallets in Brazil. Pandemic theme in mobile threats.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 138