SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Nevertheless, in our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that more attackers would reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools. The group delivers its malware using social engineering.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that threat actors have been using catfishing to lure Israeli soldiers into installing spyware. Here are the developments we think we could be seeing in 2022. For this reason, supply chain attacks will be a growing trend into 2022 and beyond. More supply chain attacks.

Mobile 134

Mobile Surveillance Ransomware Government 134

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2023

It has been estimated that the threat actor has stolen over 350,000 EUR from victims’ bank accounts and compromised Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of thousands of victims. The Ankarex platform was launched in May 2022 and has about 1,700 subscribers. ” Thill explained.

Banking 75

Banking Phishing Social Engineering Authentication 75

SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

The threat landscape is constantly updated through new malware and spyware, advanced phishing methods, and new social engineering techniques. The trend for personal data leaks grew rapidly in 2022 and will continue into 2023. The number of posts in those blogs grew in 2022, both in open sources and on the dark web.

Media 108

Media Social Engineering Ransomware Hacking 108

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 billion malware attacks worldwide in the first half of 2022 alone.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

Newcomer Meta (11%), Vidar (10%), Cryptbot, and AZORult are additional information stealers used in 2022. Mike Parkin, Senior Technical Engineer at Vulcan Cyber, said: "There's no doubt we're seeing more information stealing malware, but there's been an uptick in cybercriminal activity overall.

Malware 64

Malware Social Engineering Passwords Spyware 64

SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The video was posted in January 2022, and the campaign’s first victims started to appear in our telemetry in March 2022. More importantly, one of the libraries bundled with the malicious Tor Browser is infected with spyware that collects various personal data and sends it to a command and control server. Header data.

Encryption 139

Encryption Spyware Malware Software 139

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A look back on the year 2022 and what to expect in 2023. This report assesses how accurately we predicted the developments in the financial threats landscape in 2022 and ponder at what to expect in 2023. Analysis of forecasts for 2022. Also of note in 2022 are campaigns impersonating well-known software brands like Notepad++.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Such was related to a worldwide malware operation known as NullMixer, a controversial and widespread malware delivery maneuver based on SEO poisoning and social engineering technique to lure tech-savvy users, including IT personnel. The CrashedTech Loader The “KiffAppE2.exe” Filename: KiffAppE2.exe

Malware 78

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 78

SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

To get access to the content (or contest), phishing sites prompted the victim to sign in to one of their gaming accounts. If the victim entered their credentials on the phishing form, the account was hijacked. The information could later be used to steal both funds from victims’ accounts and their identities.

Phishing 102

Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In June, Microsoft published a report on a threat actor named Cadet Blizzard, responsible for WhisperGate and other wipers targeting Ukrainian government agencies early in 2022. To sum up, although we did not see the same volume as we had in 2022, clearly there were some significant attacks. Verdict: prediction fulfilled ✅ 8.

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

Following this, we released the first of a series of additional reports describing the final payload in the infection chain: a highly sophisticated spyware implant that we dubbed “TriangleDB” Operating in memory, this implant periodically communicates with the C2 (command and control) infrastructure to receive commands.

Malware 88

Malware Government Phishing Social Engineering 88