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Experts Warns of Notable Increase in QuickBooks Data Files Theft Attacks

The Hacker News

New research has uncovered a significant increase in QuickBooks file data theft using social engineering tricks to deliver malware and exploit the accounting software. "A

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Bad Luck: BlackCat Ransomware Bulletin

Security Boulevard

It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Ransomware Revival: Troldesh becomes a leader by the number of attacks

Security Affairs

Ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019, Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. Links account for 29%, while attachments—for 71%. rar archive files.

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SeroXen RAT for sale

CyberSecurity Insiders

This new RAT first showed up on a Twitter account, established in September 2022. Due to its relatively large size, certain antivirus may choose not to analyze it, potentially bypassing detection. This sample currently has 0 detections on VT, but some of the crowdsourced Sigma Rules do detect the activity as suspicious.

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Navigating the complex world of Cybersecurity compliance

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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Cybercriminal greeners from Iran attack companies worldwide for financial gain

Security Affairs

Interestingly, the threat actors likely didn’t have a clear plan on what to do with the compromised networks. For instance, to disable built-in antivirus software, the attackers used Defender Control and Your Uninstaller. Once they established the RDP connection, they decide on which tools to deploy to move laterally.

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Mobile statistics

SecureList

The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 25.28% of all threats detected. 405,684 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 55,614 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans; 3,821 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Distribution of detected mobile malware by type. 96,55%).

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