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 97

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Malware 97

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2024

Patch it now! million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8

Artificial Intelligence 96

Artificial Intelligence VPN Hacking Firewall 96

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 100

Surveillance Spyware Advertising Government 100

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 131

Engineering VPN Accountability Software 131

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

Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2020

Maze ransomware gang hacked M&A firm Threadstone Advisors LLP Ransomware attack disrupts operations at Australian beverage company Lion Tech firms suspend use of ‘biased facial recognition technology Accessories giant Claires is the victim of a Magecart attack, credit card data exposed Black Kingdom ransomware operators exploit Pulse VPN flaws (..)

DDOS 94

DDOS Spyware Mobile Advertising 94

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

from the Lympo NTF platform.

VPN 79

VPN Ransomware Spyware DDOS 79

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 83

Malware Phishing Spyware Cybercrime 83

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2019

UK NCSC agency warns of APTs exploiting Enterprise VPN vulnerabilities. Multiple APT groups are exploiting VPN vulnerabilities, NSA warns. Twitter inadvertently used Phone Numbers collected for security for Ads. Amnesty claims that 2 Morocco rights advocates were targeted by NSO Group spyware.

VPN 53

VPN Spyware Data breaches Advertising 53

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Malicious hackers might use tools like computer viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, and more to further their goals. A degree in computer science or information security and a background in military intelligence can be useful but isn’t necessary. Many people wonder what motivates hackers who have had intentions.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Hacking Spyware Antivirus 92

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Tracking Iran-linked APT33 group via its own VPN networks. WhatsApp flaw CVE-2019-11931 could be exploited to install spyware. Experts found privilege escalation issue in Symantec Endpoint Protection. Flaws in Qualcomm chips allows stealing private from devices. A new sophisticated JavaScript Skimmer dubbed Pipka used in the wild.

DDOS 51

DDOS Spyware Advertising Ransomware 51

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2019

NordVPN, TorGuard, and VikingVPN VPN providers disclose security breaches. Swedish Government grants police the use of spyware against violent crime suspects. Autoclerk travel reservations platform data leak also impacts US Government and military. German firm Pilz still down a week after getting infected with ransomware.

Spyware 41

Spyware Advertising Hacking DDOS 41

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware HPE is investigating claims of a new security breach Experts warn of a surge of attacks targeting Ivanti SSRF flaw How to hack the Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager Crooks stole $25.5

Spyware 92

Spyware Surveillance Identity Theft DDOS 92

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Update firewalls and SSL VPN gateways in good time. Actions of various attacker categories.

Spyware 101

Spyware Phishing Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 101

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

US CISA added critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ragnar Locker gang leaks data stolen from the Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital North Korea-linked threat actors target cybersecurity experts with a zero-day Zero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks Nation-state actors (..)

DDOS 105

DDOS VPN Data breaches Cybercrime 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Hundreds of vulnerabilities in common Wi-Fi routers affect millions of users German BSI agency warns of ransomware attacks over Christmas holidays Cuba ransomware gang hacked 49 US critical infrastructure organizations CISA warns of vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy products NSO Group spyware used to compromise iPhones of 9 US State Dept officials (..)

Spyware 84

Spyware Ransomware Hacking VPN 84

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 83

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 83

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Dancho Danchev’s “Astalavista Security Group – Investment Proposal” Presentation – A Photos Compilation. Dancho Danchev’s “Building and Implementing a Successful Information Security Policy” White Paper – [PDF]. Exposing a Currently Active Free Rogue VPN Domains Portfolio Courtesy of the NSA – WhoisXML API Analysis.

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. . “Agrius actors also dropped a novel wiper named ‘Apostle’ and a custom.NET backdoor called ‘IPsec Helper’.”

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Malware VPN Hacking 106