Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2022

Qakbot malware (also known as: QakBot, Quakbot, Pinkslipbot) is a prevalent information-stealing malware that was discovered in 2007. The post Qakbot appeared first on Cyborg Security. The post Qakbot appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot , a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. Emerging in 2007 as a banking trojan, QakBot (a.k.a. Qakbot/Qbot was once again the top malware loader observed in the wild in the first six months of 2023.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020

The FBI and NSA issue joint alert related to new Linux malware dubbed Drovorub that has been used by the Russia-linked APT28 group. The FBI and NSA have published a joint security alert containing technical details about a new piece of Linux malware, tracked as Drovorub , allegedly employed by Russia-linked the APT28 group.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 13, 2022

Qakbot, also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, has been observed in the wild since 2007. Although mainly fashioned as an information-stealing malware, Qakbot has since shifted its goals and acquired new

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 7, 2022

QBot is a banking virus active since 2007 that steals user data and banking credentials. The malware contains novel distribution methods, C2 tactics, and anti-analysis characteristics. QBot (QuakBot) is a Windows malware that steals bank credentials, and Windows domain credentials, and delivers further […].

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Russia-link cyberespionage APT28 leverages COVID-19 as phishing lures to deliver the Go version of their Zebrocy (or Zekapab) malware. Russia-linked APT28 is leveraging COVID-19 as phishing lures in a new wave of attacks aimed at distributing the Go version of their Zebrocy (or Zekapab) malware. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The code of the recently-emerged Entropy ransomware has similarities with the one of the infamous Dridex malware. The recently-emerged Entropy ransomware has code similarities with the popular Dridex malware. The post Sophos linked Entropy ransomware to Dridex malware. ” reads a report published by Sophos. .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2020

The Russia-linked APT group Turla employed two new pieces of malware in attacks launched over a period of roughly two months in the fall of 2019. The Russia-linked APT group Turla employed two new pieces of malware in attacks launched over a period of roughly two months in the fall of 2019. Kill (uninstall) the malware. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Russian-linked cyberespionage group Turla employed a new malware toolset, named Crutch, in targeted attacks aimed at high-profile targets. The post Russia-linked APT Turla used a new malware toolset named Crutch appeared first on Security Affairs. ” Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Crutch).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2020

New AcidBox Malware employed in targeted attacks leverages an exploit previously associated with the Russian-linked Turla APT group. Palo Alto Networks researchers analyzed a new malware, dubbed AcidBox, that was employed in targeted attacks and that leverages an exploit previously associated with the Russian-linked Turla APT group.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Qakbot malware (also known as: QakBot, Quakbot, Pinkslipbot) is a prevalent information-stealing malware that was discovered in 2007. The post Venus Ransomware appeared first on Cyborg Security. The post Venus Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 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.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2021

for his key role in the distribution of the Gozi virus that infected more than a million computers from 2007 to 2012. The Gozi banking Trojan is not a new threat, it was first spotted by security researchers in 2007. Colombian officials announced the arrest of the Romanian hacker Mihai Ionut Paunescu who is wanted in the U.S.

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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.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

QBot, also known as Qakbot, QuackBot, and Pinkslipbot, is a Banking Trojan that was first observed in 2007. The post QBOT – A HTML Smuggling technique to target victims appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2020

Russia-linked cyberespionage group Turla targets diplomatic entities in Europe with a new piece of malware tracked as COMpfun. Security experts from Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign carried out by Russia-linked APT Turla that employs a new version of the COMpfun malware. SecurityAffairs – Turla, malware).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks and experts that investigated on the crew consider it highly sophisticated. At the time, North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group leveraged for the first time on a MacOS variant of the Fallchill malware.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

To fill this gap and aid in the analysis, detection, and testing of malware, sandboxing is widely used to give organizations the setting, isolation, and security tools needed to preserve the integrity of the host network. Sandbox solutions today are compared today by their set of features to aid advanced malware analysis. Automation.

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Threatpost

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Since 2007, the two allegedly operated a cybercrime ring called "Bayrob Group.".

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

.” 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. At the time of this writing, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the security breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams. NOTE 1- Sold with the name as SOFTWIN between 1996 to 2001, the software company was renamed as Bitdefender in the year 2007. It covers devices operating on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices, which is outstanding.

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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.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 26, 2021

Also known as the Dridex gang or INDRIK SPIDER, the Russian cybercriminal gang Evil Corp has been active since at least 2007 and is known for distributing the Dridex malware. In December 2019, OFAC sanctioned Evil Corp gang members after using Dridex to cause more than $100 million in financial losses. Due to this situation, […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

AT&T Alien Labs™ has found new malware written in the open source programming language Golang. The malware creates a backdoor and waits to either receive a target to attack from a remote operator through port 19412 or from another related module running on the same machine. VirusTotal scanning results of BotenaGo malware.

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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.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2023

Those who had Facebook accounts from May 24th, 2007, to Dec 22nd, 2022, will be eligible to gain some monetary benefits from the settled amount. NCR Corporation has announced that it has taken all necessary measures to contain the malware spread and assured that the incident will never be repeated.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

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. The activity of the Zinc APT group, aka Lazarus , surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

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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.

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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. malware to control Microsoft SQL Servers appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2018

Researchers from the Z-Lab at CSE Cybsec analyzed a new collection of malware allegedly part of a new espionage campaign conducted by the APT28 group. In particular, they noticed a malware sample submitted to Virus Total that was attributed by some experts to the Russian APT28 group.

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