Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

Feedback message data contained Account id, feedback rating given, and users’ email addresses. Player profile data included Player id; username; country; total money spent on the game; and even Facebook, Apple, and Google account data if the user linked either account with their game account. What Data Was Leaked?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The attackers mostly used Cisco vulnerabilities CVE-2020-3259 and CVE-2023-20269. Akira operators were also observed using external-facing services such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), spear phishing, and the abuse of valid credentials. In some attacks, threat actors created an administrative account named itadm.

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Ransomware Encryption Antivirus VPN 103

SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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Phishing Social Engineering Scams Engineering 81

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. “Cashout bank logs” typically refer to a type of cybercrime where individuals gain unauthorized access to banking information, often through phishing attacks or hacking, and then use that information to withdraw money or make unauthorized transactions.

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Banking Cybercrime Malware Accountability 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Executive summary Credential harvesting is a technique that hackers use to gain unauthorized access to legitimate credentials using a variety of strategies, tactics, and techniques such as phishing and DNS poisoning. According to recent research , phishing assaults targeted credential harvesting in 71.5% of cases in 2020.

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

This could be those without antivirus protection, young internet users or, unfortunately, your elderly loved ones. The FBI reported nearly $1 billion in scams targeting the elderly in 2020, with the average victim losing nearly $10,000. AARP lists Zoom phishing emails and COVID-19 vaccination card scams as ones to watch out for now.

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Scams Social Engineering Antivirus Internet 122

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Many third-party security solutions are designed to account for exactly this type of behavior. Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

Identity Theft 120

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The gang has been active since at least 2020, threat actors hit organizations from various industries. In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 126

Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

Already in 2020, according to the report: 2,4000 governmental agencies, healthcare facilities and schools had been hit with ransomware $350 million had been paid out ransomware actors, a 311% increase over 2019 It was taking 287 days on average for a business to fully recover from a ransomware attack.

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Ransomware Backups Antivirus Security Awareness 136

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

And like everything else in 2020, these next few weeks promise to be a disaster. Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Leverage antivirus software.

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Scams Retail Banking Passwords 243

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

According to data, 2020 was a prolific year for cybercriminals who targeted these checks and benefits , hitting vulnerable people and families in their time of need. . So, to make sure yours don’t get snatched, here are a few tips and tricks we learned from cybersecurity experts: #1: Safeguard your Accounts. 4: Educate Yourself.

Identity Theft 122

Identity Theft Passwords Password Management Social Engineering 122

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A well-timed phishing attack is all it takes to steal a user’s personal or financial information.

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Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

North Korea-linked threat actors posed as Samsung recruiters in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at employees at South Korean security firms. North Korea-linked APT group posed as Samsung recruiters is a spear-phishing campaign that targeted South Korean security companies that sell anti-malware solutions, Google TAG researchers reported.

Malware 122

Malware Phishing Antivirus Hacking 122

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

In March 2020, CERT France cyber-security agency warned about a new wave of ransomware attack that was targeting the networks of local government authorities. According to the report issued by the CERT-FR, operators behind the Pysa ransomware launched brute-force attacks against management consoles and Active Directory accounts.

Education 91

Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 91

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud. million fraud complaints in 2020. Here’s what you should do immediately: Reset your most sensitive passwords for local and online accounts. Run a complete antivirus/anti-malware scan and update software. If You’ve Lost Control of One of Your Accounts.

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Scams Banking Accountability Passwords 92

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. The joint alert also states that attackers scanning also enumerated devices for the CVE-2020-12812 and CVE-2019-5591 flaws. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 65

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

The attacks were spotted in 2020, threat actors leveraged spear-phishing attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, hacking the infrastructure of contractors to penetrate the infrastructure of the Russian federal executive authorities. Cloud associated with account sewn into the sample.

Computers and Electronics 110

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 110

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

But do you know that a good deal of the danger accounts for insiders? Ordinary users, or pawns, do not realize they do anything bad as they fall victim to phishing and different types of computer viruses sent via email. 2020 started for Marriott with an attack on their records by stealing the credentials of two of their staff members.

Accountability 144

Accountability Scams Risk Software 144

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

The Darkside ransomware gang first emerged in the threat landscape in August 2020, in recent months the group was very active and targeted organizations worldwide. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. 3 ],[ 4 ]” reads the joint alert.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 107

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

McAfee recently published a report stating that mobile malware infections in the fourth quarter of 2020 surpassed 40 million after steadily climbing earlier in the year. Check Point published mobile security research showing that 46% of respondents experienced employees downloading at least one malicious app during 2020.

Mobile 103

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

The most common vectors discussed across cybercriminal forums in recent months are: Reverse proxy phishing Cryptojacking Dusting Clipping Reverse proxy phishing is a sort of domain-spoofing Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack whereby an attacker secretly “listens” to traffic between two unsuspecting parties.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Phishing Advertising Antivirus 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. conduct employee phishing tests. conduct employee phishing tests.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ministry of Finance, Afghanistan: The actor infected two members of MOF but mostly they were able to collect personal accounts such as Google and Facebook and Bank accounts (“worldbankgroup.csod.com”). The group mainly uses archived files to target victims in spam or spear phishing campaigns. Conclusion.

Government 133

Government Banking Phishing Antivirus 133

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

accounted for more than 90 percent of detections over HTTPS and more than 12 percent of all detections. If the pace continues, fileless malware detections will double in volume between 2020 and this year. Two Malware Families Dominate. XML.JSLoader and AMSI.Disable.A

Encryption 136

Encryption Malware Ransomware Firewall 136

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Just in 2020, the SolarWinds hack could’ve been prevented for organizations that promptly patch software. This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. Ransomware attacks increased by 130% in 2020 ( Beazley Group ). Zero Trust. Offline Backups.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attackers obtain initial access to a system by sending a spear-phishing email to the victim containing a Dropbox download link. This toolset was in use from as early as July 2020, mainly targeting Southeast Asian entities, including government agencies and telecoms companies. FinSpy: analysis of current capabilities.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 86

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Lots of accounts including Bezos, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Mr Beast, and a ton more getting hacked for a bitcoin scheme. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

Accountability 134

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 134

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. In fact, 57 percent of all ransomware incidents disclosed to the FBI involved K–12 districts at the start of the 2020/2021 school year, compared to just 28 percent the year prior.

Education 61

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 61

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected–and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world. Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials.

VPN 245

VPN Antivirus Passwords Backups 245

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-GIB ) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Source: CERT-GIB.

Phishing 104

Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 104

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.” In October 2020, KrebsOnSecurity broke the story that the FBI and U.S.

Healthcare 267

Healthcare Ransomware Antivirus Software 267

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This included all contacts, sent and received messages with attached files, names of chats/channels, name and phone number of the account owner – the target’s entire correspondence. The version of Free Download Manager installed by the infected package was released on January 24, 2020. The end result is the DarkGate loader.

Malware 91

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 91

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The spam folder: that dark and disregarded corner of every email account, full of too-good-to-be-true offers, unexpected shipments, and supposedly free giveaways. While much of the spam circulating is innocuous, many emails are phishing attempts, and some are indeed malicious. Image 10 – Steps in package delivery phishing scam.

Scams 145

Scams Phishing Malware Internet 145

SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

A prime example is the healthcare sector, where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates encryption to protect patient health information. Implementing endpoint protection solutions, including antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, and device encryption, adds an extra layer of defense.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption 87

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

The first mention of this malware appears to be in early 2020 , when multiple phishing campaigns cast a wide net over thousands of users, offering RedLine en masse. As seen in Okta’s compromise , the takeover of a third-party account caused the breach. Performing tasks: Download - download a file from link to the specified path.

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Passwords Malware 98