Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

PoC publicly available Linux variant of Cerber ransomware targets Atlassian servers Ivanti fixed two critical flaws in its Avalanche MDM Researchers released exploit code for actively exploited Palo Alto PAN-OS bug Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN and SSH services PuTTY SSH Client flaw allows of private keys recovery A renewed (..)

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Malware 90

Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2020

Experts found new variants of Agent Tesla Trojan that include modules to steal credentials from popular web browsers, VPN software, as well as FTP and email clients. Agent Tesla is a spyware that is used to spy on the victims by collecting keystrokes, system clipboard, screenshots, and credentials from the infected system.

Passwords 131

Passwords Spyware VPN Malware 131

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 396 appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 89

Spyware Data breaches VPN Hacking 89

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2022

Experts spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data. Trend Micro researchers spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data from infected devices.

Spyware 85

Spyware Cryptocurrency VPN Malware 85

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 350 appeared first on Security Affairs. from the Lympo NTF platform. from the Lympo NTF platform. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

VPN 74

VPN Ransomware Spyware DDOS 74

Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 269 appeared first on Security Affairs. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 89

DDOS Spyware Mobile Advertising 89

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

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Spyware 53

Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Retail 53

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 343 appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 79

Spyware Ransomware Hacking VPN 79

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Computers that use VPN software are less exposed to online threats, but unfortunately, they represent only 15% of the total. Such threats were blocked more often on computers with VPN software.”

Engineering 127

Engineering VPN Accountability Software 127

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The TA886 hacking group targets organizations in the United States and Germany with new spyware tracked as Screenshotter. A recently discovered threat actor, tracked as TA886 by security firm Proofpoint, is targeting organizations in the United States and Germany with new malware dubbed Screenshotter.

Malware 78

Malware Phishing Spyware Cybercrime 78

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Ethical hackers look for security flaws and vulnerabilities for the purpose of fixing them. Ethical hackers don’t break laws when hacking. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. While some do it for cyber-adventure, others hack into computers for spying, activism, or financial gain.

Social Engineering 94

Social Engineering Hacking Spyware Antivirus 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

In May, Facebook has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp, tracked as CVE-2019-3568 , that has been exploited to remotely install spyware on phones by calling the targeted device. In October 2019, WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks against its users.

Surveillance 98

Surveillance Spyware Advertising Government 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

ZoneAlarm forum site hack exposed data of thousands of users. Tracking Iran-linked APT33 group via its own VPN networks. The Australian Parliament was hacked earlier this year. WhatsApp flaw CVE-2019-11931 could be exploited to install spyware. Apple Mail stores parts of encrypted emails in plaintext DB.

DDOS 50

DDOS Spyware Advertising Ransomware 50

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2019

UK NCSC agency warns of APTs exploiting Enterprise VPN vulnerabilities. US will help Baltic states to secure baltic energy grid. Developer hacked back Muhstik ransomware crew and released keys. Multiple APT groups are exploiting VPN vulnerabilities, NSA warns. Data from Sephora and StreetEasy data breaches added to HIBP.

VPN 52

VPN Spyware Data breaches Advertising 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2019

NordVPN, TorGuard, and VikingVPN VPN providers disclose security breaches. Robots at HIS Group are vulnerable to hack. Swedish Government grants police the use of spyware against violent crime suspects. Texas man sentenced to 145 months in federal prison for hacking Los Angeles Superior Court. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 41

Spyware Advertising Hacking DDOS 41

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Dancho Danchev’s “A Qualitative and Technical Collection OSINT-Enriched Analysis of the Iranian Hacking Scene Through the Prism of the Infamous Ashiyane Digital Security Team” Report – [PDF]. Dancho Danchev’s “Astalavista Security Group – Investment Proposal” Presentation – A Photos Compilation.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

The threat actors leverage VPN services (primarily ProtonVPN) to fly under the radar when accessing public facing applications of the targets. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Agrius ). The post Agrius group targets Israel with data-wipers disguised as ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Malware VPN Hacking 99

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Lower.exe, a sample of “GCleaner” spyware, historically, this piece of malware was initially faking CCleaner to drop additional malware ( link ). Sqlcmd.exe, an interesting information stealer and dropper leveraging custom ECC cryptography to secure its communication (details below) KiffAppE2.exe,

Malware 78

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 78