Krebs on Security

APRIL 2, 2019

As first detailed by KrebsOnSecurity in July 2016 , Orcus is the brainchild of John “Armada” Rezvesz , a Toronto resident who until recently maintained and sold the RAT under the company name Orcus Technologies. 2017 analysis of the RAT. In an “official press release” posted to pastebin.com on Mar.

Advertising 220

Advertising Malware Marketing Software 220

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

City Council of Somerville bans facial recognition technology. ViceLeaker Android spyware targets users in the Middle East. US Cyber Command warns of Iran-linked hackers exploiting CVE-2017-11774 Outlook flaw. Godlua backdoor, the first malware that abuses the DNS over HTTPS (DoH). Is Your Browser Secure?

Scams 48

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48

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. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker. Malicious mobile app. RAM scraper.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Tomiris called, they want their Turla malware back We first reported Tomiris in September 2021, following our investigation into a DNS hijack against a government organization in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). Using a number of vulnerabilities in iOS, the attachment is executed and installs spyware.

Malware 73

Malware Spyware Cryptocurrency Government 73

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1903 — Wireless Telegraphy — During John Ambrose Fleming’s first public demonstration of Marconi’s “secure” wireless telegraphy technology, Nevil Maskelyne disrupts it by sending insulting Morse code messages discrediting the invention. 2017 — Equifax — Equifax, one of the largest U.S. Dateline Cybercrime . presidential election.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

SecureList

APRIL 27, 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. webshells and Exaramel implants.

Malware 138

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 138