Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

The APT28 group (aka Forest Blizzard , Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

Government 114

Government Education Phishing Malware 114

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The activity of the Lazarus APT group (aka HIDDEN COBRA ) surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. Dacls is the first malware linked to the Lazarus group that targets Linux systems. com ‘ was involved in past campaigns of the Lazarus APT. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 73

Malware Advertising Encryption Hacking 73

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

At the time of this writing, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the security breach. .” Once the investigation will be completed, CDHE will notify impacted by mail or email. CDHE provides free access to the identify theft monitoring Experian IdentityWorks SM for 24 months.

Education 84

Education Data breaches Ransomware Hacking 84

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Winnti (aka APT41 , Axiom, Barium , Blackfly) is a cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2007. Symantec observed the attackers deploying a custom malware called Spyder Loader on the target networks. exe for the execution of the malware loader. ” reads the analysis published by Symantec.

Malware 109

Malware Encryption Manufacturing Hacking 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

North Korea-linked threat actors posed as Samsung recruiters in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at employees at South Korean security firms. North Korea-linked APT group posed as Samsung recruiters is a spear-phishing campaign that targeted South Korean security companies that sell anti-malware solutions, Google TAG researchers reported.

Malware 125

Malware Phishing Antivirus Hacking 125

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2023

The APT41 group, aka Winnti , Axiom, Barium , Blackfly, HOODOO) is a China-linked cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2007. Both malware relies on modules that are downloaded after the apps are installed to exfiltrate data from the infected devices. government. ” reads the report published by Lookout.

Spyware 82

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Malware 82

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2020

US Cyber Command published technical details on malware implants used by Russia-linked APTs on multiple parliaments, embassies. US Cyber Command shared technical details about malware implants employed by Russian hacking groups in attacks against multiple ministries of foreign affairs, national parliaments, and embassies.

Malware 111

Malware Advertising Hacking Government 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new variant of the popular Ursnif malware is used as a backdoor to deliver next-stage payloads and steal sensitive data. Mandiant researchers warn of a significant shift from Ursnif ‘s original purpose, the malware initially used in banking frauds is now used to deliver next-stage payloads and steal sensitive data.

Banking 86

Banking Malware Hacking Ransomware 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 25, 2020

The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

Cryptocurrency 124

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Phishing 124

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

IDA Pro is widely used by malware researchers to translate machine-executable code into assembly language source code for purpose of debugging and reverse engineering. . The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. Win64/NukeSped.JS : devguardmap[.]org

Cybersecurity 103

Cybersecurity Engineering Software Malware 103

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The malware drops ransom notes ( macaw_recover.txt ) in each folder, the ransom note includes the link to a unique victim negotiation page. The Evil Corp cybercrime group (aka the Dridex gang Indrik Spider , the Dridex gang, and TA505 ) has been active in cybercrime activities since 2007.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Cybercrime Banking Encryption 116

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

Malware 100

Malware System Administration Hacking Media 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

The APT41 group, aka Winnti , Axiom, Barium , Blackfly, HOODOO) is a China-linked cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2007. ” Upon installing the malware on the target system, it queries Google Sheets to obtain attacker commands. .” ” continues the report. ” continues the report.

Media 93

Media Accountability Government Malware 93

Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2021

Security experts from Kaspersky have identified multiple similarities between the Sunburst malware used in the SolarWinds supply chain attack and the Kazuar backdoor that has been employed in cyber espionage campaigns conducted by Russia-linked APT group Turla. ” continues the report.

Malware 121

Malware Hacking Government Information Security 121

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Security experts have a new malware, dubbed skip-2.0 Security experts at ESET have discovered a new malware, dubbed skip-2.0, The Winnti group was first spotted by Kaspersky in 2013, according to the researchers the gang has been active since 2007. The skip-2.0 by its authors and part of the Winnti Group’s arsenal.”

Malware 45

Malware Passwords Advertising DNS 45

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

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. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks. ” reads the joint advisory.

Malware 85

Malware Firmware Government Education 85

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

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. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

System Administration 91

System Administration Government Phishing Malware 91

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election. The group operates out of military unity 26165 of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 85th Main Special Service Center (GTsSS).

Accountability 105

Accountability Government Phishing Authentication 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Supply chain security firm Phylum discovered a malicious Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that uses Unicode to evade detection and deliver information-stealing malware. The package, named onyxproxy , was uploaded to the PyPI repository on March 15, 2023.

Malware 82

Malware Hacking Information Security 82

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

Government 109

Government Telecommunications Accountability Phishing 109

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group uses Windows Update client to deliver malware on Windows systems. The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. The use of Github as a C2 aims at evading detection.

Malware 77

Malware Hacking Phishing Ransomware 77

Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2023

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

Hacking 86

Hacking Government Phishing Malware 86

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“Once the malicious document is opened, the malware is dropped and proceeds to the next stage of the deployment process. The ThreatNeedle malware used in this campaign belongs to a malware family known as Manuscrypt, which belongs to the Lazarus group and has previously been seen attacking cryptocurrency businesses.”

Malware 96

Malware Cryptocurrency Password Management Encryption 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

Government 109

Government Phishing Accountability Hacking 109

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The researchers documented a malware, tracked as ‘FurBall,’ that was employed since the beginning of the operation. The attack chain leverage multiple vectors Telegram channels, SMS messages containing a link to the malware, phishing messages, and watering hole attacks involving Iranian websites. ” concludes the report.

Surveillance 99

Surveillance Mobile Malware Cyber Attacks 99

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Evil Corp cybercrime group (aka the Dridex gang Indrik Spider , the Dridex gang, and TA505 ) has been active in cybercrime activities since 2007. Evil Corp has recently launched a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from making ransom payments.

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Banking Cybercrime Hacking 119

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Winnti group was first spotted by Kaspersky in 2013, but according to the researchers the gang has been active since 2007. Investigating the attack, the experts discover a number of new malware samples used by the attackers, including various droppers, loaders, and injectors.

Malware 69

Malware Technology Software Information Security 69

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

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. Most of APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks. ” concludes Microsoft.

Government 110

Government Media Malware Hacking 110

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In some cases, the man manually chacked the stolen information. “As reflected in court documents, from 2007 through 2019, Brovko worked closely with other cybercriminals to monetize vast troves of data that had been stolen by “botnets,” or networks of infected computers. ” reads the press release published by the DoJ.

Accountability 102

Accountability Banking Advertising Data collection 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Kopter Group is Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2007 that was acquired by Leonardo in April 2020. The helicopter maker Kopter was hit by LockBit ransomware, the attackers compromised its internal network and encrypted the company’s files.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware VPN Encryption Authentication 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to ZINC, a DPRK-affiliated and state-sponsored group, based on observed tradecraft, infrastructure, malware patterns, and account affiliations.” Not all visitors to the site were infected. . ” concludes Microsoft.

Malware 115

Malware Antivirus Hacking Accountability 115

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2020

The Winnti hacking group continues to target gaming industry, recently it used a new malware named PipeMon and a new method to achieve persistence. Winnti hacking group is using a new malware dubbed PipeMon and a novel method to achieve persistence in attacks aimed at video game companies. ” concludes ESET.

Malware 105

Malware Hacking Advertising Architecture 105

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. “This report aims to shed light on some of Pawn Storm’s attacks that did not use malware in the initial stages.

Phishing 135

Phishing Accountability Advertising DNS 135

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Researchers from the NCC Group’s report and later Symantec confirmed that malware was developed by the Russian cybercrime crew known as Evil Corp , which was behind the Dridex Trojan , and multiple ransomware like Locky , Bart, Jaff , and BitPaymer. This group has been active since at least 2007, in December 2019, the U.S.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Telecommunications Banking Advertising 86

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT already used at least two macOS malware in previous attacks, now researchers from Malwarebytes have identified a new Mac variant of the Linux-based Dacls RAT. The activity of the Lazarus APT group (aka HIDDEN COBRA ) surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

Malware 87

Malware Advertising Encryption Hacking 87

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Winnti group was first spotted by Kaspersky in 2013, but according to the researchers the gang has been active since 2007. ” The threat actors were observed deploying Cobalt Strike in the infected networks, along with a set of additional malware and web shells.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Media Phishing 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2021

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. Most of APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

Phishing 93

Phishing Government Hacking Accountability 93