Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

. “TAG observed a North Korean government-backed attacker group that previously targeted security researchers posing as recruiters at Samsung and sending fake job opportunities to employees at multiple South Korean information security companies that sell anti-malware solutions.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 123

Malware Phishing Antivirus Hacking 123

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

The Windows botnet has been active since late 2017, it was mainly used to mine cryptocurrency, but it was also involved in DDoS attacks in 2018. Experts pointed out that the number of infected systems could be far greater because data provided by AVAST are only related to systems running their antivirus solution. Pierluigi Paganini.

DNS 127

DNS Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 127

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

CVE-2017-6077 NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 Affected models that are end-of-support: NSA210, NSA220, NSA220+, NSA221, NSA310, NSA310S, NSA320, NSA320S, NSA325 and NSA325v2 CVE-2017-18368 ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 TCLinux Fw $7.3.15.0 SecurityAffairs – hacking, BotenaGo). Beta, R6400 before 1.0.1.18.Beta,

IoT 121

IoT Firmware Malware Wireless 121

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

SecurityAffairs – newsletter, hacking). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 261 appeared first on Security Affairs. Are Maze operators behind the attack on the IT services giant Cognizant? Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 94

Spyware Hacking Advertising Antivirus 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

DanderSpritz made the headlines on April 14, 2017, when it was leaked by the Shadow Broker hacking group along with other tools and exploits belonging to NSA’s arsenal. The tool also includes features to bypass Antivirus engines and perform other malicious activities. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, IKEA).

Antivirus 91

Antivirus Malware Hacking Engineering 91

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

The end game for this particular hacking ring is to install crypto currency mining routines on compromised Linux servers. Xbash gets rolling by infecting one device, which then serves as the launch pad for deeper hacking forays limited only by the attacker’s initiative. To be sure, it’s not as if the good guys aren’t also innovating.

Passwords 196

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Internet 196

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

The weaponized RTF documents generated with the exploit builder are able to trigger the CVE-2017-11882 , CVE-2018-0798 , CVE-2018-0802 vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Equation Editor. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian defense contractor).

Phishing 130

Phishing Malware Antivirus Encryption 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Experts from Kaspersky explained that in February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, some of them cannot be associated with the activity of known APT groups. . Across the years, the researchers found analyzed multiple backdoors and hacking tools composing the arsenal of the cyberespionage group.

Malware 105

Malware Hacking Government Telecommunications 105

Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2019

. “Teams of hackers connected to the Chinese Ministry of State Security had penetrated HPE’s cloud computing service and used it as a launchpad to attack customers, plundering reams of corporate and government secrets for years in what U.S. “The hacking campaign, known as “ Cloud Hopper ,” was the subject of a U.S.

Identity Theft 81

Identity Theft Hacking System Administration Advertising 81

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Wannacry).

Malware 97

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The March attack was spotted after the experts noticed that the antivirus software installed on the systems of a Russia-based energy company repeatedly reported the presence of the Cobalt Strike Beacon in RAM. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ChamelGang). ” reads the analysis published by the experts. Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 88

Energy and Utilities Malware Technology Antivirus 88

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. Fxmsp included one of his Jabber accounts, in his contact information on the forum which helped Group-IB researchers to establish his presumed identity. Geography and victims.

Antivirus 83

Antivirus Advertising Hacking Banking 83

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

The group is considered responsible for the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a string of SWIFT attacks in 2016, and the Sony Pictures hack. In one case, attackers attempted to exploit, without success, the CVE-2017-16238 vulnerability in a vulnerable driver for the antivirus product called Vir.IT Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 113

Malware Antivirus Hacking Accountability 113

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

The situation is different according to the N ikkei newspaper that reported that the Japanese Ministry of Defense said that the exposed files contained “information on contracts with NEC, not defense secrets, and there is no impact on Japan’s defense system.” SecurityAffairs – NEC, hacking). Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Advertising Antivirus Encryption 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. In 2017, password-protected archives accounted for only 0.08% of all malicious objects. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip rar archive files. Another trend was disguising malware in emails.

Ransomware 70

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 70

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. Javali trojan is active since November 2017 and targets users of financial and banking organizations geolocated in Brazil and Mexico. Background of Latin American Trojans.

Antivirus 118

Antivirus Malware Banking Internet 118

Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2020

In some attacks, they attempted to elevate privileges using exploit for CVE-2017-0213. For instance, to disable built-in antivirus software, the attackers used Defender Control and Your Uninstaller. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Iran). Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Threat Detection 85

Threat Detection Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime 85

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2019

US DoJ charged two Russian citizens for deploying the Dridex malware and for their involvement in international bank fraud and computer hacking schemes. 32) and Igor Turashev (38) for distributing the infamous Dridex banking Trojan , and for their involvement in international bank fraud and computer hacking schemes.

Banking 65

Banking Malware Cybercrime Accountability 65

Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2020

The US Department of Justice has indicted a hacker named Fxmsp for hacking over three hundred organizations worldwide and selling access to their networks. The US Department of Justice has indicted a hacker that goes online with the moniker Fxmsp for hacking over three hundred organizations worldwide and selling access to their networks.

Hacking 72

Hacking Antivirus Advertising Cybercrime 72

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Security enthusiast and Linux evangelist Binni Shah consistently offers valuable tutorials, guides, and insights for the cybersecurity community. Bruce Schneier | @schneierblog.

Accountability 134

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 134

Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. Previously Separate Security Policies Must Overlap and Converge Information security, IT security, and physical security are no longer separate concepts.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Software Internet Internet 40

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Meanwhile, the advanced hacking collectives invest in innovation and press forward. A survey of local media reports by Recorded Future tallied 38 ransomware attacks against cities in 2017, rising to 53 attacks in 2018. 2017: WannaCry – Attackers leverage hacking tools stolen from the NSA. mayors attending the U.S.

Ransomware 196

Ransomware Internet Internet Hacking 196

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In July, the US Department of Justice has indicted a hacker that goes online with the moniker Fxmsp for hacking over three hundred organizations worldwide and selling access to their networks. Since March 2019, Fxmsp announced in cybercrime forums the availability of information stolen from major antivirus companies located in the U.S.

Accountability 104

Accountability Cybercrime Hacking Retail 104

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Is Your Browser Secure? Heres How to Secure Your Web Browser Against Attacks! Vulnerability in Medtronic insulin pumps allow hacking devices. Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. US Cyber Command warns of Iran-linked hackers exploiting CVE-2017-11774 Outlook flaw. Bangladesh Cyber Heist 2.0:

Scams 48

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48

Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2019

Many modern devices, apps, and web browsers offer parental controls that restrict access to certain content for their kids but did you know that many antivirus software titles already include parental controls? In 2014, Snapchat was in the spotlight after a third-party “snap saving” app was hacked. SecurityAffairs – kids, hacking).

Internet 84

Internet Internet Media Accountability 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Microsoft has shared more information on ransomware and how to stay safe online here , it urges organizations to: • Keep your Windows Operating System and antivirus up-to-date. .” continues Microsoft. Upgrade to Windows 10. Regularly back-up your files in an external hard-drive. Enable file history or system protection.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Social Engineering Malware Advertising 81

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Companies and Government Agencies ArcaneDoor – New espionage-focused campaign found targeting perimeter network devices Israel Tried to Keep Sensitive Spy Tech Under Wraps.

Cybercrime 95

Cybercrime Spyware Data breaches Antivirus 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The first MuddyWater campaign was observed in late 2017 when targeted entities in the Middle East. HTML attachments are often delivered to the recipients and not blocked by antivirus and email security solutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, MuddyWater). The experts pointed out that the campaign exhibits updated TTPs.

Antivirus 91

Antivirus Hacking Information Security Malware 91