Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2019

The popular expert unixfreaxjp analyzed a new China ELF DDoS’er malware tracked as “Linux/DDoSMan” that evolves from the Elknot malware to deliver new ELF bot. The code seems inspired from multiple source code of China basis DDoS client, like Elknot. But what kind of malware is this Elknot Trojan?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cause problems for organizations of all sizes. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack? Types of DDoS Attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cyberattacks are often caused by malware, which is the umbrella term used to describe software created for malicious purposes. You may be most familiar with computer malware such as Trojan viruses and spyware, which can be used to retrieve sensitive data from a computer or even take control of the system. DDoS Attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Mirai malware first appeared in the wild in 2016 when the expert MalwareMustDie discovered it in massive attacks aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The new malware implements the same encryption scheme characteristic of Mirai, it is also able to scan for vulnerable devices and launch HTTP Flood DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

The malware’s command center is hidden to make takedowns a more complicated process. Mirai malware first appeared in the wild in 2016 when the expert MalwareMustDie discovered it in massive attacks aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) devices. SecurityAffairs – Mirai botnet, malware). ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Before we dive into the specific cybersecurity concerns, let us remind you about the attack that took place in October 2016. This type of malware attack is called a botnet attack. It’s powered by hundreds of bots carrying malware and infecting thousands of IoT devices simultaneously. Malware, phishing, and web.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. For instance, malicious actors can use malware to enslave exposed IoT devices into a botnet and launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. The first IoT casualties?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In the previous month we covered the mystery behind the Mirai botnet variant dubbed as “Fbot” after the threat’s latest encryption was disclosed by security researcher unixfreaxjp of the MalwareMustDie team. About how recent Fbot was started to come into his attention, he explained “.basically Fbot is not different.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

For example, April saw the active distribution of a new DDoS botnet called Simps — the name under which it introduced itself to owners of infected devices. The malware creators promoted their brainchild on a specially set-up YouTube channel and Discord server, where they discussed DDoS attacks.

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SecureList

JANUARY 23, 2023

They are closely intertwined with the threats looming over corporations in 2023, as only an effectively organized team can safeguard business against rapidly evolving malware and attack methods. During this time, we have observed targeted attacks (TA) across various industries – from automotive to government.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

This post examines the activities of Khoroshev’s many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years. “Installing SpyEYE, ZeuS, any DDoS and spam admin panels,” NeroWolfe wrote. In November 2016, an exploit[.]ru

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

New research reveals that websites experience 63 attacks per day , per website on average–this is an upsurge from the reported 22 attacks per day in 2016. Website scanning and malware removal – A website scanner is used to check for malware and vulnerabilities on a website. Website Security Solutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered a new variant of the Mirai malware that is targeting more processor architectures than previous ones. Mirai botnet continues to be one of the most dangerous malware in the threat landscape, experts at Palo Alto Networks discovered a new variant that targets more processor architectures than before.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

The Cisco Secure portfolio is massive, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), MFA, vulnerability management, and DDoS protection. Alongside analytics solutions for cloud, malware, and logs, Cisco acquisition of Lancope in 2015 led to the development of its NDR solution, Cisco Secure Network Analytics. billion in 2016.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2018

In September 2016, a joint research conducted by Level 3 Communications and Flashpoint allowed the identification of a million devices infected by the BASHLITE malware. The first campaign spotted by the experts is associated with the Omni bot that is one of the latest variants of the Mirai malware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’ve used a computer for more than 5 minutes, you probably know a thing or two about computer viruses and malware. On the modern Internet, malware is a near-constant presence. Though often conflated with one another, malware and computer viruses aren’t necessarily the same thing. Looking to Protect Yourself Against Malware?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced. Visit website.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

On January 24, a hash for sophisticated Solaris SPARC malware was posted on Twitter. We identified a Windows variant of this sample using the same string encryption algorithm, internal modules, and functionalities. The most remarkable findings. The implant is a complex framework internally called SBZ.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

The 1980s also saw the emergence of computer viruses and malware as a significant threat to computer security. One of the most famous malware of this era was the Morris worm , which was created by a graduate student named Robert Tappan Morris Jr. The early 2010s also saw the growing use of social media by hackers and cybercriminals.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

XM Cyber launched in 2016 and is a winner for its innovation in the breach and attack simulation arena. With NGIPS, Cisco promises to stop more threats, increase malware detection rates, and provide threat insights to enable security automation. Read our overview and analysis of Akamai’s DDoS Mitigation Solution.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. 2000 — Mafiaboy — 15-year-old Michael Calce, aka MafiaBoy, a Canadian high school student, unleashes a DDoS attack on several high-profile commercial websites including Amazon, CNN, eBay and Yahoo! presidential election.

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