Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2020

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election. ” concludes the report.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attackers obtain initial access to a system by sending a spear-phishing email to the victim containing a Dropbox download link. The malware steals passwords from browsers and from the device’s memory, providing remote access to capture internet banking access. It also includes a Bitcoin wallet stealing module. Gamers beware.

Malware 101

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 101

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It was found in the wild in 2007 and since then it has been continually maintained and developed. logins, passwords, etc.), In some cases, the emails were delivered with Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel) or password-protected archives with the documents attached. Its main purpose is to steal banking credentials (e.g.,

Passwords 136

Passwords Encryption Banking Malware 136

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. 1998-2007 — Max Butler — Max Butler hacks U.S.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135