Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

“The intruder was able to access forum user profiles, which include the e-mail addresses connected to those forum accounts. On top of that, the attacker gained access to encrypted passwords (in technical terms: hashed and salted passwords).” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Researchers discovered a dump containing 6,840,339 records associated with StockX user accounts that surfaced in the cybercrime underground. Last week media reported the hack of StockX , the fashion and sneaker trading platform. Now a dump containing 6,840,339 unique StockX user accounts surfaced in the cybercrime underground.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Mylobot malware includes more than 1,000 hard-coded and encrypted domain names, any one of which can be registered and used as control networks for the infected hosts. The service is currently advertising access to more than 150,000 devices globally. The account didn’t resume posting on the forum until April 2014.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

Experts observed the STOP ransomware installing the Azorult password-stealing Trojan to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. Experts observed the ransomware also installing the dreaded Azorult password-stealing Trojan on victim’s machine to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, documents and more.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Login details of more than 36 million Poshmark accounts are available for sale in the cybercrime underground. “In mid-2018, social commerce marketplace Poshmark suffered a data breach that exposed 36M user accounts. Now Scott told BleepingComputer that a set of one million cracked Poshmark accounts is circulating online.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Network Solutions, one of the world’s biggest domain registrars, disclosed a data breach that impacted 22 million accounts. Network Solutions , one of the world’s biggest domain registrars, disclosed a data breach that may have impacted 22 million accounts, no financial data was exposed. SecurityAffairs – data breach, hacking).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

There was no need for a password or login credentials to access the information, and the data was not encrypted. Feedback message data contained Account id, feedback rating given, and users’ email addresses. The leaked account data included in-game transaction history, user id, and username. The leak has since been secured.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. ” continues the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. It does not allow a hacker to access your device or your accounts but it may cause even bigger damage. SecurityAffairs – Internet, hacking).

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Hacking VPN Internet Internet 90

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

A hacker going online by the moniker AmFearLiathMor is claiming to have hacked the most popular end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. “We hacked Protonmail and have a significant amount of their data from the past few months. ProtonMail denied having been hacked that added that this is just a hoax.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2020

Now the City of Lafayette admitted they were a victim of a ransomware attack that encrypted its systems and confirmed that opted to pay a $45,000 ransom to receive a decryption tool to recover its files. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. SecurityAffairs – hacking, City of Lafayette).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

. “In the last 24 hours we became aware of a dump of the Kodi user forum (MyBB) software being advertised for sale on internet forums. The account was used to create database backups which were then downloaded and deleted. The account owner has confirmed they did not access the admin console to perform these actions.”

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Data breaches Backups Passwords Accountability 91

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The source code of Cerberus was released in September 2020 on underground hacking forums after its operators failed an auction. On August 17, two forum members named “ermac” and “DukeEugene” started advertising the malware. DukeEugene”, posted the following message in his account: “Android botnet ERMAC.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

FortiGuard Labs researchers who reported the attacks noticed that the variant of ransomware employed in the attacks not only encrypts certain files but also destroys others. This variant not only encrypts certain files but also destroys others, rendering them unrecoverable. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Minecraft).

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Ransomware Encryption Accountability Mobile 128

Krebs on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

“The company has been hacked, data has been stolen and will soon be released as the company refuses to protect its peoples’ data.” This letter is from the Clop ransomware gang, putting pressure on a recent victim named on Clop’s dark web shaming site. “Good day!

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A vulnerability in the Microsoft OAuth implementation exposes Azure cloud accounts to takeover. is an excellent solution for authorization, if misused or misconfigured, it could have a tremendous impact, allowing for over-privileged third-party applications or the eventual account takeover by malicious attackers.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. This joint CSA updates the advisory published by the US Government on March 17, 2022.

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Ransomware System Administration Antivirus Malware 118

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2018

Exposed data includes customer names, phone numbers, and email addresses, as well as customer account balances. The platform allows users to trade the cryptocurrency in their accounts on multiple platforms in a way to maximize the profits thanks to its automated arbitrage system. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cryptocurrency 44

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Postal Service just fixed a security weakness that allowed anyone who has an account at usps.com to view account details for some 60 million other users, and in some cases to modify account details on their behalf. A USPS brochure advertising the features and benefits of Informed Visibility. Image: USPS.com.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

After ransomware ads were banned on hacking forum, the LockBit operators set up their own leak site promoting the latest variant and advertising the LockBit 2.0 attempts to encrypt any data saved to any local or remote device but skips files associated with core system functions.” Like other ransomware gangs, Lockbit 2.0

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 88

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. The Dark Web Uses Encryption to Hide Locations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2023

Nexus is available via a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) subscription and is advertised on underground forums or through private channels (e.g., However, Cleafy’s Threat Intelligence & Response Team reported having detected the first Nexus infections in June 2022, months before the MaaS was publicly advertised.

Banking 78

Banking Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising 78

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

In early May, Shiny Hunters hacking group started offering for sale the databases containing tens of millions from user records from over 11 companies. There’s no need to adjust the other sections on the Account page (e.g. Home Chef users should remain vigilant against phishing attacks and suspicious activity in their accounts.

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Data breaches Passwords Advertising Accountability 95

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Use a secure (encrypted) email provider Which secure email provider should you use? Put into context, it would make little sense to use a privacy-oriented browser and all the features such a browser may have to offer, but continue to reuse passwords across online accounts. Use private search engines Which search engines should you use?

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Accountability Engineering Passwords Internet 111

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

On Friday, the hacker that goes online with the handle “A_W_S” contacted multiple media outlets to disclose the hack, it also provided data samples as proof of the data breach. The hack took place in early November and exposed data for more than 20 million user accounts. ” reads a post published by Techcrunch.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Millions of Xiongmai video surveillance devices can be easily hacked via cloud feature, a gift for APT groups and cyber crime syndicates. Xiongmai hereinafter) that are open to hack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Security Affairs – Xiongmai, hacking ).

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Surveillance Hacking Firmware Manufacturing 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. “Based on the names of the archives, this data includes city budget financials, various accounting documents, document scans, and an archive of documents belonging to the City Manager.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

.” Cybercriminals will attempt to entice their victims in multiple ways including: E-mails advertising hot-ticket or products that are hard to find on the market, such as event tickets or gaming systems. Advertisements on social media platforms that promote non-existent or counterfeit items. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FBI).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Facebook and Twitter warn of malicious SDK harvesting personal data from its accounts. Some Fortinet products used hardcoded keys and weak encryption for communications. Adobe revealed that the Magento Marketplace was hacked. Upbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked, crooks stole $48.5 million worth of ETH.

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Advertising Ransomware Cryptocurrency Government 94

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2020

The Joomla Resources Directory portal allows professionals and developers to advertise their services. “The audit also highlighted the presence of Super User accounts owned by individuals outside Open Source Matters,” continues the notification. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2020

The social network giant revealed that malware has a Chinese origin and allowed hackers to siphon $4 million from users’ advertising accounts. Threat actors initially compromised Facebook accounts, then used them to steal browser cookies and carry out malicious activities, including the promotion of malicious ads.

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Malware Advertising Accountability Authentication 108

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2020

The GandCrab was advertised in the Russian hacking community, researchers from LMNTRIX who discovered it noticed that authors was leveraging the RIG and GrandSoft exploit kits to distribute the malware. ransom amount, individual bots and encryption masks). reads the translation of the ad. reads the translation of the ad.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2019

GateHub explained that each API requests to the victim’s accounts were authorized with a valid access token. The experts identified several other accounts connected to the cyber heists, for a total of 12 primary suspect accounts. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

Researchers at RIPS Technologies discovered vulnerabilities in the OXID eShop platform that could expose eCommerce websites to hack. The first issue, tracked as CVE-2019-13026, is an SQL injection vulnerability that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to create a new administrator account. Pierluigi Paganini.

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