SecureList

JULY 25, 2022

One of the main draws towards malware nested in such low levels of the operating system is that it is extremely difficult to detect and, in the case of firmware rootkits, will ensure a computer remains in an infected state even if the operating system is reinstalled or the user replaces the machine’s hard drive entirely.

Firmware 145

Firmware DNS Malware Technology 145

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.

Malware 112

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 112

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Alongside its over 200 acquisitions in four decades, Cisco acquired SD-WAN market innovator Viptela in 2017 to cement its commitment to internet-based networking solutions. Networking and IT giant Cisco is an undisputed leader in the secure SD-WAN solution space. Features: Open Systems Secure SD-WAN and SASE. Features: Versa SASE.

Firewall 117

Firewall Architecture Encryption Network Security 117

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In 2017, more than 300,000 WordPress websites were affected by a malicious plugin that allowed an attacker to place embedded hidden links on victim websites. with no internet. Firmware rootkit. Because backdoors are often intentionally built into products , the number of instances they’ve been used maliciously is numerous.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 142

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 142