SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022.

Mobile 108

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 108

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Microsoft released a Windows Defender update to fix a problem that caused Defender antivirus to identify Chromium, Electron, as malware. Microsoft released a Windows Defender update to fix a problem that caused Defender antivirus software to identify the app based on the Chromium browser engine or the Electron JavaScript framework as malware.

Antivirus 93

Antivirus Ransomware Malware Software 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Threat actors have compromised hundreds of servers exploiting critical flaw CVE-2022-41352 in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). Last week, researchers from Rapid7 warned of the exploitation of unpatched zero-day remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-41352 , in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite. reported Rapid7. “CVE-2022-41352

Hacking 119

Hacking Antivirus Telecommunications Engineering 119

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

FBI and CISA published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to disseminate IOCs, TTPs, and detection methods associated with AvosLocker ransomware. The joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort aimed at sharing technical details associated with various ransomware operations.

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Ransomware System Administration Antivirus Malware 117

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor for the recently discovered ransomware family MortalKombat. Good news for the victims of the recently discovered MortalKombat ransomware , the antivirus firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor that will allow them to recover their file without paying the ransom.

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Ransomware Antivirus Backups Malware 89

Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In other words, 2022 has been an eventful year in the threat landscape, with malware continuing to take center stage. The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2022. 2022 was no different. 2022 was no different. With that, here are the 6 Nastiest Malware of 2022. Here are this year’s wicked winners.

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Malware Antivirus DDOS Cyber Insurance 61

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of the capabilities of the recently emerged Royal ransomware. The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. ” reads the alert.

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Ransomware Healthcare Antivirus Encryption 90

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sentinel Labs found evidence that links the Black Basta ransomware gang to the financially motivated hacking group FIN7. Security researchers at Sentinel Labs shared details about Black Basta ‘s TTPs and assess it is highly likely the ransomware operation has ties with FIN7. ” reads the report published by the experts.

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Cybercrime Ransomware Antivirus Malware 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. Security firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware to allow victims of the malware to recover locked files. It is also recommendable to check the virus vault of your antivirus.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Malware Antivirus Encryption 91

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2023

Researchers warn of a new ransomware family called CACTUS that exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain initial access to victims’ networks. The new ransomware operation has been active since March 2023, despite the threat actors use a double-extortion model, their data leak site has yet to be discovered.

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Ransomware VPN Antivirus Encryption 74

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Microsoft warns that a threat actor, tracked as DEV-0569, is using Google Ads to distribute the recently discovered Royal ransomware. ” DEV-0569 relies heavily on defense evasion techniques and employed the open-source tool Nsudo to disable antivirus solutions in recent campaigns. .” ” concludes the IT giant.

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Ransomware Malware Antivirus Phishing 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

At least 60 entities worldwide have been breached by BlackCat ransomware, warns a flash report published by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a flash report that states that at least 60 entities worldwide have been breached by BlackCat ransomware (aka ALPHV and Noberus) since it started its operations in November.

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Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 106

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 87

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 87

Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Blackcat Ransomware. On April 19th of 2022, the FBI Cyber Division released a flash bulletin regarding the Blackcat ransomware-for-hire. This was met with mixed reactions - some found the ransomware to be of little concern , others made a case for tracking its progress. Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Passwords 98

Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 13, 2022

Goodwill Ransomware, identified by CloudSEK researchers in March 2022, is known to promote social justice on the internet. The post Robin Hood Ransomware ‘GOODWILL’ Forces Victim for Charity appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Ransomware Internet Internet Cybersecurity 124

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2022

Hackers spreading ransomware targeted the Indian flood monitoring system and reports are in that they are demanding bitcoins as a ransom for decryption. The post Ransomware Attack on Indian flood monitoring system and demand Bitcoins appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Ransomware Antivirus Backups Encryption 106

Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Moises Luis Zagala Gonzales worked as a ransomware developer on the side, renting out and selling ransomware tools to cybercriminals. Combating ransomware is a top priority of the Department of Justice and of this Office. Combating ransomware is a top priority of the Department of Justice and of this Office.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Antivirus Healthcare Malware 113

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The City of Dallas, Texas, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down some of its IT systems. The IT systems at the City of Dallas, Texas, have been targeted by a ransomware attack. However, CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems. Source J.D.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Healthcare Education Encryption 92

Webroot

JANUARY 24, 2022

Even in the early days of 2022, a hospital in Jackson, Florida , experienced a ransomware attack that left medical professionals struggling to access patient records. Use antivirus software. Ensure online activities like shopping and browsing are secure by investing in a reliable antivirus. Make sure it’s backed up.

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Data privacy Security Awareness Antivirus Backups 83

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2022

Back in July 2021, NortonLifeLock announced Norton Crypto, a feature made available in the popular antivirus product Norton 360, which allows users to mine cryptocurrency while their PC is idle. Norton "Antivirus" now sneakily installs cryptomining software on your computer, and then SKIMS A COMMISSION. January 4, 2022.

Antivirus 74

Antivirus Cryptocurrency Marketing Software 74

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

A security researcher discovered that samples of Conti, REvil, LockBit ransomware were vulnerable to DLL hijacking. Endpoint protection systems and or antivirus can potentially be killed prior to executing malware, but this method cannot as theres nothing to kill the DLL just lives on disk waiting. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Encryption 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2023

A Canadian college and a global investment firm’s computer network were compromised with ransomware after hackers broke into the virtual private network of Fortinet devices. The incident was discovered by the security researchers from eSentire in October 2022. But for reasons they made the information public in Jan 2023.

VPN 52

VPN Ransomware Antivirus Firewall 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Saint Gheorghe Recovery Hospital in Romania suffered a ransomware attack in December that is still impacting medical activity. The Saint Gheorghe Recovery Hospital in Botoşani, in northeastern Romania, was hit by a ransomware attack in December that is still impacting medical operations. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Antivirus Media Encryption 82

Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool that allows victims of the AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft released a free decryptor tool that allows victims of the AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Accountability 123

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

SafeBreach Labs researcher Or Yair has uncovered zero-day vulnerabilities in several leading endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and antivirus ( AV ) solutions that enabled him to turn the tools into potentially devastating next-generation wipers. Also read: Ransomware Group Uses Vulnerability to Bypass EDR Products.

Antivirus 123

Antivirus Software Marketing Ransomware 123

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

have sanctioned 10 individuals and two entities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their participation in malicious cyber activity, including ransomware. We will continue to take coordination action with our global partners to combat and deter ransomware threats, including those associated with the IRGC.".

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Government Encryption Antivirus 89

Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

In late January 2022, ThreatLabz identified an updated version of Conti ransomware as part of the global ransomware tracking efforts. This update was released prior to the massive leak of Conti source code and chat logs on Februrary 27, 2022. Conti command-line arguments updated in January 2022. Description.

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Ransomware Encryption Software Passwords 129

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware gang. ransomware. ransomware. ransomware as recently as March 2023.” functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0 ransomware as recently as March 2023.” functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 81

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure and a surge in exploited vulnerabilities are getting the attention of U.S. Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2022. BlackByte Ransomware Attack Methods, IoCs. ” A newer version of the ransomware encrypts files without communicating with any external IP addresses.

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Ransomware Encryption Backups Accountability 117

Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. “The viability may improve in the future. .”

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Education 64

SecureWorld News

MAY 17, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed charges against 55-year-old Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez (Zagala), also known as "Nosphoros," for his use and sale of ransomware and profit sharing arrangements with other cybercriminals. Creation of Jigsaw and Thanos ransomware. Almost" being the key word here.

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Ransomware Antivirus Advertising Encryption 78

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Encryption Backups Cyber Insurance 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. Not only can these mistakes cost millions in lost revenue and ransomware payments, it can wreak havoc on operational systems.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Social Engineering Identity Theft 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AT&T Alien Labs™ is writing this report about recently created ransomware malware dubbed BlackCat which was used in a January 2022 campaign against two international oil companies headquartered in Germany, Oiltanking and Mabanaft. Key takeaways: The ransomware BlackCat is coded in Rust and was created in November 2021.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Backups 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Recently emerged HardBit ransomware gang adjusts their demands so the insurance company would cover the ransom cost. The HardBit ransomware group first appeared on the threat landscape in October 2022, but unlike other ransomware operations, it doesn’t use a double extortion model at this time. Very important!

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Insurance Ransomware Cyber Insurance Malware 80

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR 2022: Cyberattacks Reported At High Frequency. 3 ] The emails redirected victims to a website delivering fake antivirus updates that eventually downloaded Cobalt Strike beacons, or two custom Go malware variants named GraphSteel and GrimPlant. Threat Actor Update: Conti Ransomware Group Restored Operations.

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Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59