Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2022

This month, the experts noticed that the number of infected hosts passed from 2000 to around 30,000. The growth is linked to the increased use of Linux and common cloud application vulnerabilities and poorly secured configurations for services such as Docker, Apache WebLogic, and Redis.

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Internet 103

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). While the malware written in.NET is new, its deployment is similar to previous attacks attributed to #Sandworm.

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 137

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

Threat actors stole $18.7M US NCSC and DoS share best practices against surveillance tools Swiss army asks its personnel to use the Threema instant-messaging app Russian submarines threatening undersea cables, UK defence chief warns.

Surveillance 109

Surveillance Ransomware Hacking Malware 109

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies published a joint security advisory about a new malware, dubbed Cyclops Blink, that has been linked to the Russian-backed Sandworm APT group. The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017, causing billions worth of damage.

Malware 112

Malware Firmware Architecture Firewall 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2019

“ Crooks claim they are conducting a “ large international operation set to arrest more than 2000 individuals in 27 countries.” “I am one of several people who have access to those documents and I have enough security clearance to amend and remove your details from this case.”

Scams 108

Scams Advertising Media Authentication 108

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

The man had information on passport data, taxpayer numbers, birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and bank account data. Depending on the amount of data offered for sale, the man demanded from 500 to 2000 dollars. ” reads the announcement published by the Ukraine Cyber Police.

Accountability 98

Accountability Education Banking Mobile 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

FROZENLAKE, aka Sandworm , has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). ” reads the report published by the Google TAG. The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017.

Phishing 98

Phishing Education Accountability Government 98

ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

You want to make sure that you're there no matter what they do with their laptop or computer and cyber criminals started adapting the same they said, You know what I want to collect your credit card whenever I want to gather your data whenever so you're exactly right of this technique transformed and now it's part of everyday cybercrime.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Marketing Software Antivirus 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Note that the vast majority of unprotected decryptors are from partners who encrypt brute force dedicas and spam single computers, taking $2000 ransoms, i.e. even if the FBI has 1000 decryptors, they are of little use, the main thing is that they didn't get all the decryptors for the entire 5 years of operation, which number is about 40000.

Government 141

Government Hacking Cryptocurrency Penetration Testing 141