SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In Q4 2020, Citrix ADC (application delivery controller) devices became one such tool, when perpetrators abused their DTLS interface. While the resource was down, cryptocurrency newbies were invited to download a copy of Bitcoin Core via a torrenting service. Overall, Q4 remained within the parameters of 2020 trends.

DDOS 129

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 129

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side. In 2023, we might see a slight decline in ransomware attacks, reflecting the slowdown of the cryptocurrency markets. I believe cybercrime is the biggest threat to end-users, but mainly in an indirect fashion.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 121

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

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IoT 102

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SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. In Q1 2021, cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. RDP servers listening on UDP port 3389 were used to amplify DDoS attacks. The vendor released a patch when they learned about the problem.

DDOS 96

DDOS Cryptocurrency Media Marketing 96

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some criminals use ransomware techniques to exploit business computers for cryptocurrency mining. How much money would your business lose if hacking, corrupted files, defacement, ransomware or a DDoS attack shuts down your website? But they’ve also copied the data and plan to sell it online whether you pay up or not.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches DDOS Ransomware Marketing 98

SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

For example, April saw the active distribution of a new DDoS botnet called Simps — the name under which it introduced itself to owners of infected devices. The malware creators promoted their brainchild on a specially set-up YouTube channel and Discord server, where they discussed DDoS attacks.

DDOS 131

DDOS DNS IoT Marketing 131

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks. In the other case, organizations use geofencing to protect their resources from DDoS attacks. Highly disruptive attacks, such as the 2020 incident at a UAE bank , have underscored the potential of voice deepfakes as a cybercrime tool.

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VPN Scams Education Internet 90

SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Q4 2021 saw the appearance of several new DDoS botnets. In October, the botnet was upgraded with DDoS functionality. This is further evidence that the same botnets are often used for mining and DDoS. Once on the device, Moobot waits for a command from the C2 server before launching a DDoS attack.

DDOS 102

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Accountability 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Q3 2021 brought two new DDoS attack vectors, potentially posing a serious threat, including for major web resources. ris , a new botnet capable of carrying out powerful DDoS attacks. For instance, a DDoS attack on a Cloudflare customer (attributed to M?ris) We won't let our #DDoS stop us doing what we love!

DDOS 107

DDOS Marketing Cryptocurrency IoT 107

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

2020 may have been the year of establishing remote connectivity and addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, but 2021 presented security experts, government officials and businesses with a series of unpresented challenges. Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Phishing Ransomware Cryptocurrency 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

At the end of January, the group has improved its Linux cryptocurrency miner by implementing open-source detection evasion capabilities. The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs. The malware deploys the XMRig mining tool to mine Monero cryptocurrency.

Malware 111

Malware DNS Cryptocurrency Internet 111

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Along with the rise of big-game hunting in 2020, we saw the emergence of a number of high-profile groups in the ransomware world. Finally, negotiations with the victims may be handled by yet another team and when the ransom is paid out, a whole new set of skills is needed to launder the cryptocurrency obtained. Access sellers.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 123

SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

Politically-motivated cyberattacks dominated the DDoS landscape in the second quarter of 2022 just as they did in the previous reporting period. The pro-Russian hacktivists Killnet, which first surfaced in January 2022, claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on the websites of various European organizations from April through June.

DDOS 106

DDOS Government Marketing IoT 106

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit several government websites. In 2020, we published private reports featuring LODEINFO, a sophisticated fileless malware first mentioned in a blogpost from JPCERT/CC3. ToddyCat, a relatively new APT actor, is responsible for multiple attacks detected since December 2020. in June 2021.

Malware 130

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 130

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Casinos of tribal communities are losing millions in Ransomware attacks Threat actors stole $55 million worth of cryptocurrency from bZx DeFi platform Philips Tasy EMR healthcare infomatics solution vulnerable to SQL injection White hat hackers earn over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Austin 2021 A drone was modified to disrupt U.S. Operators made $2.1

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Ransomware Hacking 82

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

Our investigation of this activity led us to discover other related campaigns targeting a wide range of entities located in Central Asia, Europe and the Americas since at least May 2020. We discovered a highly active campaign, starting in March 2022, targeting stock and cryptocurrency investors in South Korea.

Malware 130

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 130

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A 2020 study of pentesting projects from Positive Technologies revealed that external attackers could breach 93% of company networks , with 71% being vulnerable even to novice-level hackers. In July 2001, the Code Red Worm attempted to subject the entire Internet to a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

Malware 138

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet 138

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

2020 is a case in point. Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. And there are even more specialized products such as DDoS attacks, email databases, and malware. Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice, instead, and all communications must be PGP encrypted. Cryptocurrency trading accounts.

Accountability 114

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 114

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The threat actor used news about the Russo-Ukrainian conflict to trick targets into opening harmful emails that exploited the vulnerabilities (CVE-2020-35730, CVE-2020-12641 and CVE-2021-44026). First, they can carry out actual cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks , data theft or destruction, website defacement, and so on.

Hacking 102

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 102