Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There has been much discussion of antivirus protection, patching your software, and using VPNs. found: * Weak default passwords. These passwords can be easily guessed by hackers, are common across devices and could grant someone access. Although convenient, setting a weak password isn’t going to strengthen anyone’s security.

Risk 136

Risk Passwords Internet Internet 136

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. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. . Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. •

Passwords 65

Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 65

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Announced in 2018 by the Wi-Fi Alliance, WPA3 simplifies the process of configuring devices with little to no display interface — such as IoT devices— by introducing Wi-Fi Easy Connect.

Wireless 98

Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 98

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

In March 2018, security researchers at Antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered that 42 models of low-cost Android smartphones are shipped with the Android.Triada.231 Threat actors compromised third-party software or the installation of malware-laced firmware. 231 banking malware. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro.

Mobile 87

Mobile Advertising Malware Cybercrime 87

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Encryption Backups Accountability 128

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This archive is discreetly hosted on legitimate websites, cleverly disguised as firmware binaries for enigmatic devices labeled “m100” The Bitbucket repository was created on June 21, 2018, under the account of Julie Heilman, and it remains the sole repository associated with this profile. onion ghtyqipha6mcwxiz[.]onion

Malware 106

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 106

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

After 2018, we observed falling detection rates for FinSpy for Windows. Apart from Trojanized installers, we also observed infections involving use of a UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and MBR (Master Boot Record) bootkit. Melcoz had been active in Brazil since at least 2018, before expanding overseas.

Malware 85

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 85