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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

This post is a deep dive on “ Megatraffer ,” a veteran Russian hacker who has practically cornered the underground market for malware focused code-signing certificates since 2015. More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. WHO IS MEGATRAFFER?

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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

” The card reader Mark bought was sold by a company called Saicoo , whose sponsored Amazon listing advertises a “DOD Military USB Common Access Card (CAC) Reader” and has more than 11,700 mostly positive ratings. He said Saicoo did not address his concern that the driver package on its website was bundled with malware.

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. APT41 was known to hide its malware inside fake resumes that were sent to targets. APT41’s activities span from the mid-2000s to the present day.

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Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Several US universities and colleges were targeted in phishing attacks aimed at delivering malware previously used by China-linked APT groups. Hupigon is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that has been active since at least 2006, it was first detected by FireEye in 2010. Faculty and students at several U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

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No “Apple magic” as 11% of macOS detections last year came from malware

Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

We’re going to let you in on a little cybersecurity secret… There’s malware on Mac computers. This mass adoption was good for Microsoft and its revenue, but it also drew and maintained the interests of cybercriminals, who would develop malware that could impact the highest number of victims. There pretty much always has been.

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Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Several US universities and colleges were targeted in phishing attacks aimed at delivering malware previously used by China-linked APT groups. Hupigon is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that has been active since at least 2006, it was first detected by FireEye in 2010. Faculty and students at several U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Using Microsoft Powerpoint as Malware Dropper

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Marco Ramilli, founder and CEO at cyber security firm Yoroi has explained how to use Microsoft Powerpoint as Malware Dropper. Nowadays Microsoft office documents are often used to propagate Malware acting like dynamic droppers. The final payload looks like AzoRult Malware. Security Affairs – Microsoft Powerpoint, malware).

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“FudCo” Spam Empire Tied to Pakistani Software Firm

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Web site in 2015 for the “Manipulaters Team,” a group of Pakistani hackers behind the dark web identity “Saim Raza,” who sells spam and malware tools and services. Also we are running business since 2006.” Regarding phishing, whenever we receive complaint, we remove the services immediately.

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Attackers behind Operation Oceansalt reuse code from Chinese Comment Crew

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The threat actors behind Operation Oceansalt are reusing malware previously associated with China-linked cyberespionage group APT1. “McAfee Advanced Threat Research and Anti-Malware Operations teams have discovered another unknown data reconnaissance implant targeting Korean-speaking users.” ” reads the report.

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Emissary Panda updated its weapons for attacks in the past 2 years

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

The cyber espionage group leverage both readily available tools and custom malware in their operations, many tools are available for years, but in recent attacks, their code was updated. In 2018, Emissary Panda was observed using an updated version of the ZxShell RAT first developed in 2006 and whom code was released in 2007.

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US DoJ indicts Chinese hackers over state-sponsored cyber espionage

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

” Experts noticed the group since around mid-2016 when it was using PlugX, ChChes, Quasar and RedLeaves malware in targeted attacks. 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.

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Critical zero-days discovered in VxWorks RTOS, billions of devices at risk

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

This timespan might be even longer, as according to Wind River, three of the vulnerabilities were already existent in IPnet when it acquired the stack from Interpeak in 2006.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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15-Year-Old Malware Proxy Network VIP72 Goes Dark

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Over the past 15 years, a cybercrime anonymity service known as VIP72 has enabled countless fraudsters to mask their true location online by routing their traffic through millions of malware-infected systems. Between 2003 and 2006, Corpse focused on selling and supporting his Haxdoor malware. The domain Vip72[.]org

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Why Malware Crypting Services Deserve More Scrutiny

Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. This story explores the history and identity behind Cryptor[.]biz WHO RUNS CRYPTOR[.]BIZ?

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$10M Is Yours If You Can Get This Guy to Leave Russia

Krebs on Security

MAY 4, 2023

As noted in the Secret Service’s criminal complaint (PDF), the Try2Check service was first advertised on the closely-guarded Russian cybercrime forum Mazafaka , by someone using the handle “ KreenJo.” ” That handle used the same ICQ instant messenger account number ( 555724 ) as a Mazafaka denizen named “ Nordex.”

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The role of a secret Dutch mole in the US-Israeli Stuxnet attack on Iran

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

For years, experts speculated the involvement of a spy that infiltrated the Iranian plant and installed the malware. That mole physically spread the malware inside the plant using a USB flash drive. In 2006, the researchers conducted a sabotage test with centrifuges, and President George Bush authorized the operation.

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Promising Jobs at the U.S. Postal Service, ‘US Job Services’ Leaks Customer Data

Krebs on Security

MAY 2, 2023

By 2008, the USPS job exam preppers had shifted to advertising their schemes mostly online. Dayton said she has provided assistance to Next Level Support Centers with their training and advertising, but never in the capacity as an employee. Ditto for a case the FTC brought in 2005. com was legitimate or a scam. org back in 2014.

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Top 6 Rootkit Threats and How to Protect Yourself

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the ever-evolving world of malware , rootkits are some of the most dangerous threats out there. Because of how deeply embedded kernel-mode rootkits are within a computer’s system, they can be one of the most damaging types of malware out there. Looking for More About Malware? Check Out What is Malware?

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

No “Apple magic” as 11% of macOS detections last year came from malware

Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

Using Microsoft Powerpoint as Malware Dropper

“FudCo” Spam Empire Tied to Pakistani Software Firm

Attackers behind Operation Oceansalt reuse code from Chinese Comment Crew

Emissary Panda updated its weapons for attacks in the past 2 years

US DoJ indicts Chinese hackers over state-sponsored cyber espionage

Critical zero-days discovered in VxWorks RTOS, billions of devices at risk

15-Year-Old Malware Proxy Network VIP72 Goes Dark

Why Malware Crypting Services Deserve More Scrutiny

$10M Is Yours If You Can Get This Guy to Leave Russia

The role of a secret Dutch mole in the US-Israeli Stuxnet attack on Iran

Promising Jobs at the U.S. Postal Service, ‘US Job Services’ Leaks Customer Data

Top 6 Rootkit Threats and How to Protect Yourself

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