Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2022

An Australian national has been charged for the creation and sale of the Imminent Monitor (IM) spyware, which was also used for criminal purposes. The 24-year-old Australian national Jacob Wayne John Keen has been charged for his alleged role in the development and sale of spyware known as Imminent Monitor (IM).

Spyware 103

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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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SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most common malware family found in attachments were Agensla Trojans. We also observed a mailing last year which exploited the subject of vaccination to spread malware. SAgent malware is used at the initial stage of an attack to deliver other malware to the victim’s system. Malware families.

Phishing 68

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 68

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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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Attackers actively used social engineering techniques in their emails, adding signatures with logos and information from specific organizations, creating a context appropriate to the company’s profile, and applying business language. In 2022, we saw an evolution of malicious emails masquerading as business correspondence.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

The most remarkable findings Early in June, we issued an early warning of a long-standing campaign that we track under the name Operation Triangulation , involving a previously unknown iOS malware platform distributed via zero-click iMessage exploits. Kaspersky employees were also affected by this threat.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi. webshells and Exaramel implants.

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SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

In addition to various cloud-related emails, we blocked messages disguised as business correspondence and containing links to malware. By following it, the recipient risks not only handing over their personal data to the attackers, but also downloading malware to their computer or phone. Malware families.

Phishing 119

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Following this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware. The backdoor, dubbed Tomiris, bears a number of similarities to the second-stage malware, Sunshuttle (aka GoldMax), used by DarkHalo last year. ShadowPad is a highly sophisticated, modular cyberattack platform that APT groups have used since 2017.

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SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

Remember that by installing any software from unverified sources, you risk infecting your device with malware. During signup, the scammers additionally offered the victim a “free consultation”, during which they likely used social engineering to persuade the victim to hand over money.

Phishing 103

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1970-1995 — Kevin Mitnick — Beginning in 1970, Kevin Mitnick penetrates some of the most highly-guarded networks in the world, including Nokia and Motorola, using elaborate social engineering schemes, tricking insiders into handing over codes and passwords, and using the codes to access internal computer systems.

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