Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

This post is a deep dive on “ Megatraffer ,” a veteran Russian hacker who has practically cornered the underground market for malware focused code-signing certificates since 2015. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. user account — this one on Verified[.]ru account on Carder[.]su

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers spotted a new Windows information stealer called Meduza Stealer, the authors employ sophisticated marketing strategies to promote it. “But the real game-changer in their marketing strategy has been the pricing model and the added control provided to subscribers.” ” continues the analysis.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2022

Experts discovered malicious Android apps on the Google Play Store masqueraded as antivirus solutions spreading the SharkBot Trojan. “These six applications came from three developer accounts, Zbynek Adamcik, Adelmio Pagnotto and Bingo Like Inc.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

My Metamask got hacked and now my @withFND account is compromised. The attacker has increased the filesize this much to try and evade antivirus software and scanning tools; for example, a well-known service to scan suspicious files, VirusTotal , only accepts files up to 500MB, while some antivirus scanners may not even scan a file this large.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Threat actors are attempting to exploit the booming market for NFTs and crypto games. Babadeda is able to bypass antivirus solutions. Because the actor created a Discord bot account on the official company discord channel, they were able to successfully impersonate the channel’s official account.”

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. A huge economy has developed within the gaming community: People buy and sell in-game objects, character modifications, and even accounts. Account takeovers. Phishing and social engineering.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. ru account and posted as him. “Snatchteam[.]cc

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

A good ransomware protection program should install as a layer on top of your existing antivirus software for maximum protection. Use of Comodo Antivirus software. Comodo Antivirus takes the upper hand to ransomware attacks by scanning your systems and preventing malware in its tracks before the malware enters your system.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the course of this year, Gartner forecasts that the infosec market will climb 9 percent to $124 billion. Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus. And once they do, they swiftly try to gain access to accounts on other popular services.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

SoSafe markets itself as an encrypted message platform that worries about the security of its users. Be safe with “SoSafe” — SoSafe Chat website marketing blurb. Lastly, if you use an antivirus for your Android device , always make sure you are using the latest version. The history of GravityRAT.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

That's not surprising considering that Microsoft holds the largest market share for both desktop and laptop computers. In this blog post, we will provide details on one campaign targeting TradingView, a popular platform and app to track financial markets. This is likely a compromised ad account that is being used by the threat actors.

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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. Getting started is easy. Prevent Data Breaches.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 clamav.net host file entries. e.g.” wrote the user ianch99.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

The service, which accepts PayPal, Bitcoin and all major credit cards, is aimed primarily at enterprises engaged in repetitive, automated activity that often results in an IP address being temporarily blocked — such as data scraping, or mass-creating new accounts at some service online. Which hints at a possible BOTNET. “Online[.]io

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

That represents a 340% increase year-over-year, a 415% increase since 2018 and accounted for about 4% of the more than 6.3 “The market for that is clearly growing and I’m sure the at-home scenarios we’ve faced during the pandemic added to the growing demand for online gaming, hence the growing demand for black market gaming assets.”

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

And when the bad guys do succeed, they sell their mobile exploits for millions on the dark market. Other attack avenues include so-called free antivirus apps. You can count on us to always be there to help you secure your online accounts, regardless of platform. But that doesn’t stop ‘black hats’ from doing the same.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The crooks used malicious emails purporting to be legitimate from such entities as Western Union, Norton AntiVirus and the IRS to spread the malware. They also activated files that forced infected computers to register email accounts with AOL.” “The defendants registered more than 100,000 email accounts using this method.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

of the CMS market share , with 42.7% This means not just updating your WordPress dashboard password but also changing your database, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) setup, and hosting provider account credentials. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. of all sites using WordPress.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. You shouldn't ignore these challenges in favor of what your new markets appear like through rose-tinted glasses.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They can sell your information on the black market, use it to commit identity theft, or even access your online accounts and steal your money. Stealing Your Personal Information: Fake QR codes can be used to redirect you to phishing websites that mimic legitimate ones, such as your bank’s website or social media accounts.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The proprietors of Agent Tesla market their product at agenttesla-dot-com , selling access to the software in monthly licenses paid for via bitcoin, for prices ranging from $15 to $69 per month depending on the desired features. That Twitter profile also shows up on a Facebook account for a Mustafa can Ozaydin from Turkey.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As we mentioned in the previous part, there are six major data types; credit card and payment information, credentials of accounts, government secrets, personally identifiable information (PII), corporate intellectual Property (IP), and critical infrastructure data. The second scenario is about account credentials.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2021

Our findings suggest that the new ransomware variant appears to be properly detected by the majority of leading antivirus vendors. Example of data: – Accounting data – Executive data – Sales data – Customer support data – Marketing data – And more other …. [+] How to Contact? [+]. You have two options : 1. KEY: –. !!!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

But do you know that a good deal of the danger accounts for insiders? The information contained reservation info, guests’ contact details, and account data. Quantity sometimes breeds quality, but this works both ways as compromising just 130 accounts of famous Twitter users cost the company million-dollar losses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

This new RAT first showed up on a Twitter account, established in September 2022. In December 2022, a specific domain was registered to market/sell the tool, seroxen[.]com. These domains are only used for selling and marketing purposes, and not for Command and Control (C&C) communications. com was decommissioned.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

DarkReading Twitter account has more than 200k followers, a very solid number for the cybersecurity industry. Being updated with IoT security news becomes more and more important, as the global IoT market is constantly growing. According to Forbes, the IoT market may double by 2021, reaching $520 billion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. Encourage cross-functional collaboration and open communication about security issues, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and accountability.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. A reverse WHOIS search on that unusual name turns up several other interesting domains, including icontent[.]us. An archived copy of the content once served at icontent[.]us

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Ringostat is an Eastern European company specializing in call-tracking, analytics, and other marketing aids for smartphones. Identity Theft: Leaked personally identifiable information (PIIs) can be used to access accounts on other websites, leading to further information leaks and outright identity theft. What’s Happening?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro, including Dr Cleaner, Dr. Unarchiver, Dr Antivirus, and App Uninstall, have been removed from the Mac App Store after researchers discovered they were harvesting users’ browser history and other information.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

An online search for the term “yehuo” reveals an account on the Chinese Software Developer Network which uses that same nickname and references the domain blazefire[.]com. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

However, costs can be kept low through the hiring of affordable market providers such as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. Regular backups and multi-factor authentication should also be consistently enforced for all accounts.

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

Cryptocurrencies’ current total market cap sits just above $1.7 Reverse-proxy phishing and mitigations It’ll come as no surprise that cybercriminals are just as likely to employ phishing techniques to steal money from your crypto wallet as they are to drain your bank account. Make sure to keep your antivirus updated.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

“Vishing is one of the attacks that we’ve seen a huge surge in since lockdown,” in part due to the increase in conversations that happen over the phone or over Zoom, said report author Abhishek Iyer, director of product marketing at Armorblox, in an interview with SC Media.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Very few providers on the market grant ransomware protection coming with backup services, making the backed up files isolated and airtight. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Sometimes, however, there appears confusion in terms of concepts when describing solutions existing on the market.

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