SecureList

MARCH 10, 2025

The file exploits a known vulnerability ( CVE-2017-11882 ) to run a malicious shellcode and initiate a multi-level infection process that leads to the installation of malware we have named “Backdoor Loader” This acts as a loader for “StealerBot”, a private post-exploitation toolkit used exclusively by SideWinder.

Energy and Utilities 116

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

com via Domaintools.com shows the domain was assigned in 2015 to a company called “ Shanghai Blazefire Network Technology Co. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. Research on blazefire[.]com 2333youxi[.]com

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

McAfee had sold its Enterprise business just a few months ago, to a private consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) – and McAfee Enterprise was subsequently merged with the FireEye security products business that STG acquired from Mandiant (MNDT). and five other investment groups.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Worldwide spending on information security products and services rose to $114 billion in 2018, up from $102 billion in 2017, an increase of 12.4 Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required. Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a directive to remove Kaspersky software from federal systems, citing fears that the company's products could be used to facilitate espionage and cyberattacks by the Russian government. Their antivirus will be as useful as a screen door on a submarine." Air Force (Ret.),

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2021

ChamelGang is a new APT group that was first spotted in March by researchers at security firm Positive Technologies, it targets Russian companies in the energy and aviation industry. Positive Technologies experts investigated two attacks conducted by APT that took place in March and August respectively.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Implement network segmentation , “such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine” Update antivirus software on all hosts and enable real-time detection. CVE-2017-0144 : Similar to CVE-2017-0145.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In one of them , uploaded in October 2017 and titled “web panel,” Mr. can Ozaydin demonstrates how to configure a Web site. ” This Twitter profile makes no mention of Agent Tesla, but it does state that Mustafa can Ozaydin is an “information technology specialist” in Antalya, Turkey.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include AVG Technologies, Cognitive Security, OpenDNS, and Carbon Black. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cynet 360 is the all-in-one platform for Cynet’s threat detection and response (DR) technology for networks in need of advanced protection. Critical features include next-generation antivirus software (NGAV), user and entity behavior analytics (UEVA), network traffic analysis, deception defenses, and threat intelligent responses.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Founded in 1997, the Russian firm has grown into a global leader, boasting millions of users for its antivirus software and other security solutions. Kaspersky’s antivirus software grants deep access to user systems, potentially allowing the company to collect sensitive data. similar to the 2017 ban for government agencies.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

Pavel Vrublevsky , founder of the Russian payment technology firm ChronoPay and the antagonist in my 2014 book “ Spam Nation ,” was arrested in Moscow this month and charged with fraud. In February 2017, Horohorin was released after serving four years in a U.S.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Subsequent analysis revealed earlier instances of suspicious code dating back to 2017. Importantly, our investigation, which considered binary timestamps, indicated that this exploit was created prior to April 2017. It is worth noting that the EternalBlue exploit was publicly disclosed by the Shadow Brokers group on April 14, 2017.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Especially in North America, where the technology has been slow to catch on , the NordVPN breach may seem overblown, but it has raised a crucial question for small to medium sized businesses and large corporations alike: Are VPNs effective? Usage increased 185% from 2016 to 2017 and 165% from 2017 to 2018.

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VPN Cybersecurity Firewall Data breaches 114

Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. The entire cybersecurity strategy for any organization must be reviewed and updated regularly in order to keep up with new risks and technologies.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2018

But for two whole years, until May 2018, Calisto remained off the radar of antivirus solutions, with the first detections on VT appearing only recently.” In October 2017 attackers distributed the Proton RAT poisoning legitimate applications, such as the popular Elmedia Player and download manager Folx developed by the Elmedia Player.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Some infamous examples of ransomware attacks over the years include: WannaCry: This ransomware attack occurred in May 2017 and had devastating effects worldwide. As technology advances, ransomware becomes more sophisticated and more challenging to stop. In 2019, this type of cyberattack cost companies about $7.5

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A good example is the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack in May 2017 that hit corporate networks running Microsoft Windows throughout the world as part of a larger global cyberattack. These may be the best way to stop zero day attacks, and many EDR tools offer behavioral detection (and so do some consumer antivirus tools these days).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Since March 2019, Fxmsp announced in cybercrime forums the availability of information stolen from major antivirus companies located in the U.S. Between 2017 and 2018, Fxmsp created a network of trusted proxy resellers to promote their breaches on the criminal underground. ” reported ZDNet.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: October 2017 Ransomware note: readme.txt Ransomware extension: dihlxbl Kill Chain: Being Distributed via Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome (Korean users) Sample hash: 06ea8f2b8b70b665cbecab797125733f75014052d710515c5ca2d908f3852349. Using patented technology, Anti-Ransomware assesses changes in those data files.

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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. . Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new malware that experts attribute to the US Central Intelligence Agency.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Using an encrypted payload is quite a common way to evade Antivirus, since the encrypted payload changes depending on the used key. It’s not hard to see what the payload does (CVE-2017-11882 ), but if you run it on a dynamic engine you would probably have more chances to prove it. Stage1: Encrypted Content. But what is the key?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From today, malicious and suspicious files shared by users of Kaspersky Lab products in Europe will start to be processed in data centers in Zurich, initiating the first part of a relocation commitment made by the company in late 2017 under its Global Transparency Initiative. We are proud to be on the front line of this process.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Related :Promise vs. pitfalls of IoT For small- and mid-sized businesses, firewalls, antivirus suites and access management systems represent the entry stakes for participating in today’s digital economy. One of the most single-minded of these security vendors is startup CyCognito.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

It’s clear then that ransomware didn’t reach its zenith with WannaCry back in 2017 but remains a disruptive and profitable threat to business operations. Better operational practices, rather than technology, is really the key issue for a lot of businesses affected by ransomware. Security hygiene is the best defence.

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Ransomware Digital transformation Antivirus DDOS 107

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. Interestingly, the threat actors likely didn’t have a clear plan on what to do with the compromised networks.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enacted in 2017, this regulation is all about minimizing risk in the financial services sector, which, lets face it, is prime real estate for cybercriminals. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access. What Happens When Compliance Fails?

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

City Council of Somerville bans facial recognition technology. Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. US Cyber Command warns of Iran-linked hackers exploiting CVE-2017-11774 Outlook flaw. Is Your Browser Secure? Heres How to Secure Your Web Browser Against Attacks! LooCipher: The New Infernal Ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

For instance, Cisco's Annual Cybersecurity Report revealed that organizations using advanced firewalls, alongside other security technologies, experienced a 99.7% Notably, the Equifax breach in 2017 was attributed to exploiting an unpatched vulnerability, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Further investigation of the Sunburst backdoor revealed several features that overlap with a previously identified backdoor known as Kazuar , a.NET backdoor first reported in 2017 and tentatively linked to the Turla APT group. The fake programs are distributed through malicious websites that may be listed in the victim’s search results.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. Mobile malicious installation packages for Android in 2017 through 2020 ( download ). The year in figures. Trends of the year. Where did these come from?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Confirmed thefts by Silence increased more than fivefold from just 100 000 USD in 2017 to 550 000 USD in less than a year. Since autumn 2017, the group has become more active. In 2017, Silence began to conduct attacks on ATMs. The current confirmed total thefts form Silence attacks stands at 800 000 USD.

Banking 77

Banking Cybercrime Phishing Penetration Testing 77

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

When it comes to getting a good look at your browsing your ISP has a window seat, and in the USA ISPs have been allowed to sell your browsing data since 2017. A key part of browsing securely online is accepting the risk that no one technology can keep out 100 percent of the threats 100 percent of the time. Go beyond just antivirus.

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VPN Phishing Internet Internet 91

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Trusted applications will not be stopped by antivirus or anti-malware technologies. Bypassing these technologies can save a cybercriminal organization considerable development time and money. Antivirus software can require high processing power, due to the in-depth nature of scanning. Why are certificates important?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Since then Portnox continued to add capabilities, launched the first cloud-native NAC in 2017, and now offers a NAC SaaS solution, Portnox Cloud. Founded in 2007, Por t nox began selling a software-based NAC solution to be used in local networks.

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