Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2023

North Korea-linked cyberespionage group Andariel used a previously undocumented malware called EarlyRat. Kaspersky researchers reported that the North Korea-linked APT group Andariel used a previously undocumented malware dubbed EarlyRat in attacks exploiting the Log4j Log4Shell vulnerability last year.

Malware 76

Malware Cybercrime Phishing Internet 76

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

Researchers at AT&T Alien Labs have spotted a malware called Xwo that is actively scanning the Internet for exposed web services and default passwords. Experts at AT&T Alien Labs discovered a new piece of malware called Xwo that is actively scanning the Internet for exposed web services and default passwords.

Internet 86

Internet Internet Passwords Malware 86

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. File encryption 2013 – 2015. The newsmaking emergence of CTB-Locker in 2014 and the CryptoWall ransomware in 2015 fully demonstrated this multi-pronged shift.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2020

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) disclosed a data breach, its websites SFOConnect.com and SFOConstruction.com were hacked last month. The attackers may have gained access to some users’ login credentials after deploying malware on both websites. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Data breaches Hacking Telecommunications Passwords 137

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2020

The world of cybercrime is changing, and more and more malware variants have spread every day. There seems to be a new stealer in town called #TroyStealer , targeting Portuguese internet users EXE: [link] Exfil email address: domionhuby@gmail.com Has anyone seen this threat before? /cc Figure 5: TroyStealer malware high flow diagram.

Internet 104

Internet Internet Malware Banking 104

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

Security experts at FortiGuard uncovered a new malware campaign aimed at delivering the StealthWorker brute-force malware. The malicious code was first discovered by Malwarebytes at the end of February and tracked by malware researchers at Cybaze -Yoroi ZLab as GoBrut. SecurityAffairs – StealthWorker , hacking).

Malware 84

Malware Hacking Advertising Data breaches 84

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Bad actors have attacked websites since the beginning of the internet. Fortunately, hacks are mostly random. If you take basic security measures like a web application firewall and malware scanner, defacements can be avoided. First and foremost, hackers did not come to torment a site owner directly. Dealing With A Defacement.

Backups 52

Backups Firewall Hacking Malware 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The FBI’s Internal Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released the FBI 2019 Internet Crime Report , a document that outlines cybercrime trends over the past year. Here we are to analyze the annual FBI 2019 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) , one of the most interesting documents on the crime trends observed in the last 12 months.

Internet 107

Internet Internet Scams Cybercrime 107

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. Original post: [link].

Hacking 142

Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 142

Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

A whopping 97 percent failed to use DNSSEC , a domain security protocol designed to address core vulnerabilities in the foundations of the internet itself. Many of these faux-Zoom sites were used to distribute malware under the guise of links to online meetings. That spells trouble if you’re the one that gets hacked.

Hacking 130

Hacking Retail Cyber Insurance Authentication 130

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

Unknown threat actors have been using a new XcodeSpy Mac malware to target software developers who use Apple’s Xcode integrated development environment. “The malware installs a user LaunchAgent for persistence and is able to record information from the victim’s microphone, camera, and keyboard.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 98

Malware Mobile Internet Internet 98

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Experts pointed out that the malware is being actively developed. The malware can quickly adopt one-day vulnerabilities (within days of a published proof of concept).” SecurityAffairs – hacking, EnemyBot). The Enemybot botnet borrows the code from the Gafgyt bot and re-used some codes from the infamous Mirai botnet.

Malware 138

Malware DDOS IoT Cybercrime 138

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2020

The source code of the infamous Dharma ransomware is now available for sale on two Russian-language hacking forums. The source code of one of the most profitable ransomware families, the Dharma ransomware , is up for sale on two Russian-language hacking forums. SecurityAffairs – Dharma ransomware, malware). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Hacking Advertising Malware 106

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

Yet another Multipurpose Breakout Board to hack hardware in a clean and easy way! How to hack IoT & RF Devices with BürtleinaBoard. Despite FocacciaBoard is extremely useful during my night-to-night hardware hacking needs… there is another set of tools I cannot live without: pin enumeration ones. UART, JTAG, SWD, SPI, I2C).

IoT 121

IoT Hacking Firmware Advertising 121

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group has used a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, to target entities worldwide. The MATA malware framework could target Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. The malware framework implements a wide range of features that allow attackers to fully control the infected systems.

Malware 99

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 99

Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity published a brief writeup about the brazen Manipulaters team, noting that they openly operated hundreds of web sites selling tools designed to trick people into giving up usernames and passwords, or deploying malicious software on their PCs. ” A number of questions, indeed. Second I leave country already.

Phishing 228

Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 228

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

An attacker could use $300 worth of off-the-shelf equipment to eavesdrop and intercept signals from satellite internet communications. The academic researcher James Pavur, speaking at Black Hat 2020 hacking conference , explained that satellite internet communications are susceptible to eavesdropping and signal interception.

Internet 87

Internet Internet Advertising Encryption 87

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Attackers could leverage a compromised identifier to use mobile Internet at the legitimate user’s expense and carry out fraud and impersonation, Attackers can also hijack user session data containing relevant identifiers (e.g., phone number) of a real subscriber and impersonate him to access the Internet. Pierluigi Paganini.

Mobile 107

Mobile Internet Internet Wireless 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released reports on North Korea-linked HIDDEN COBRA malware. The FBI, the US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security have published technical details of a new North-Korea linked hacking operation.

Malware 111

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 111

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Raccoon Malware is a recently discovered infostealer that can extract sensitive data from about 60 applications on a targeted system. Racoon malware , Legion, Mohazo, and Racealer, is an infostealer that recently appeared in the threat landscape that is advertised in hacking forums. ” continues the analysis.

Cybercrime 86

Cybercrime Malware Cryptocurrency Advertising 86

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It may be the most complete picture we've ever had of North Korean hacking campaigns. The unsealed documents highlight a number of attack targets and motives in an effort to hack, digitally intrude, and defraud. The hacking indictment filed in the U.S. North Korean hacking methods and attack vectors. global targets.

Hacking 97

Hacking Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2020

Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 revealed that the US CIA has hacked Chinese organizations in various sectors for the last 11 years. Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 is accusing that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of having hacked Chinese organizations for the last 11 years. SecurityAffairs – hacking, CIA).

Hacking 117

Hacking Government Advertising Engineering 117

Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2020

A jury found Russian hacker Yevgeniy Nikulin guilty for the hack of LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring back in 2012 and for the sale of the stolen data on cybercrime black marketplaces. Nikulin also hacked into an employee account of a Formspring engineer and used it to access the company network between June 13, 2012, and June 29, 2012.

Hacking 73

Hacking Cybercrime Data breaches Advertising 73

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a notable increase in the use of LokiBot malware by threat actors since July 2020. The Agency’s EINSTEIN Intrusion Detection System has detected persistent malicious activity associated with the LokiBot malware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Norway).

Malware 63

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 63

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

China-linked hackers carried out cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks with TAIDOOR malware. “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1 “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1

Malware 104

Malware Government Passwords System Administration 104

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

CLOP ransomware operators have allegedly hacked IndiaBulls Group , an Indian conglomerate headquartered in Gurgaon, India. CLOP ransomware operators have allegedly hacked the Indian conglomerate IndiaBulls Group , its primary businesses are housing finance, consumer finance, and wealth management. . Pierluigi Paganini.

Hacking 100

Hacking Ransomware Banking Mobile 100

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. Your IP or Internet Protocol address is your digital identity on the internet. Cybercriminals are interested in hacking your IP address for various reasons.

Hacking 87

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 87

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2019

And, increasingly, they come riddled with some of the most invasive types of malware. This is putting consumers and companies in harm’s way through yet another attack vector – one which gives professional hacking collectives another means to compromise online accounts and break into company networks. Don’t buy a counterfeit phone.

Malware 185

Malware Mobile Manufacturing Marketing 185

Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2019

GreyNoise is observing sweeping tests for systems vulnerable to the RDP "BlueKeep" (CVE-2019-0708) vulnerability from several dozen hosts around the Internet. BlueKeep is a wormable flaw that can be exploited by malware authors to create malicious code with WannaCry capabilities. SecurityAffairs – BlueKeep, hacking).

Internet 86

Internet Internet Advertising Malware 86

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

US and UK cybersecurity agencies issued a joint advisory about the spread of QSnatch Data-Stealing Malware that already infected over 62,000 QNAP NAS devices. The QSnatch malware implements multiple functionalities, such as: . The experts were alerted about the malware in October and immediately launched an investigation.

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Malware Firmware Advertising Manufacturing 100

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2018

Nation-state backed hacking collectives have been around at least as long as the Internet. Military operatives and intelligence units today routinely hack to knock down critical infrastructure, interfere with elections, and even to exact revenge on Hollywood studios. Iran hacks Saudi plants. Rise of North Korea.

Hacking 184

Hacking Government Cyber Attacks Encryption 184

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Facebook shared details about a long-running ad-fraud campaign that’s been ongoing since 2016 targeting Facebook users with SilentFade malware. The social network giant revealed that malware has a Chinese origin and allowed hackers to siphon $4 million from users’ advertising accounts. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Facebook).

Malware 101

Malware Advertising Accountability Authentication 101

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2020

Hackers have been scanning the Internet for SAP systems affected by RECON vulnerability, researchers from Bad Packets warn. Researchers from Bad Packets reported that threat actors have been scanning the Internet for SAP systems affected by RECON vulnerability , , tracked as CVE-2020-6287. Pierluigi Paganini. Pierluigi Paganini.

Internet 75

Internet Internet Advertising Accountability 75

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers. Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten, also known as Fox Kitten or Parisite, is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers.

Hacking 84

Hacking VPN Advertising Financial Services 84

Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2020

Last week, the popular security researcher MalwareMustDie and the experts at Intezer Labs spotted a new piece of malware dubbed Kaiji, that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks. The malicious code was designed to target Linux-based servers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices and use them as part of a DDoS botnet.

IoT 121

IoT Malware DDOS Advertising 121

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

The first one came from the Leibniz Computing Center (LRZ), an institute under the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, which said it was disconnected a computing cluster from the internet following a security breach.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” reported ZDNet.

Hacking 89

Hacking Cryptocurrency Advertising Malware 89

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2020

The BeagleBoyz APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. “North Korea’s intelligence apparatus controls a hacking team dedicated to robbing banks through remote internet access. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BeagleBoyz). Pierluigi Paganini.

Banking 128

Banking Malware Advertising Hacking 128