SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Introduction It’s just another cryptocurrency miner… Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. This malware employed a custom EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to infiltrate its victims’ systems.

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Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 106

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

The threat actors are actively exploiting the following vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS: CVE-2018-13379 ; CVE-2020-12812 ; CVE-2019-5591. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 66

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. These systems can detect and block unauthorized access attempts, malware infections and other security threats.

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Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 89

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

And at Black Hat USA 2018 , the company unveiled a new CyberFlood functionality that makes it possible for an enterprise to emulate a real-world attack in a live environment. We have two different teams continually doing research, engagements, and monitoring for new attacks and new malware variants. DeSanto: Yes.

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Penetration Testing Firewall Data breaches Malware 133

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The PyInstaller module for Windows contains a script named “Guard” Interestingly, this malware was developed for both Windows and macOS operating systems. The malware tries to spread to other hosts on the network by infecting USB drives. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

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Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 85

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that K–12 cyberattacks more than tripled over the pandemic, from 400 reported incidents in 2018 to over 1,300 in 2021. By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020.

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Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 60

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Update your printer firmware to the latest version. Original post: [link]. Not so much. Change the default password.

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Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 144

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I'm Robert Vamosi and in this episode I'm digging deeper into those IoT botnets, and I'm going to talk to two researchers who are looking at creative ways to defend against IoT malware, and a key piece of that puzzle is finding and stopping what's known as command and control server, or the CnCS behind those botnets. We still have malware.

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IoT DDOS Malware Internet 52

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

We released an advisory with the @FBI & @HHSgov about this #ransomware threat that uses #Trickbot and #Ryuk malware. The hackers hit Hancock Regional Hospital during a severe 2018 flu season. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. hospitals and healthcare providers.

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Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 63