Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. Examining the dark web reveals that infostealer malware has become increasingly widespread.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2020

If you help an employee secure the personal accounts of their family and friends, good cyber practices can become a relevant concern that they learn to take seriously. Department of Justice alert: rogue banking apps and trojans. The coronavirus made visiting the bank impossible for a time, and now reliance on banking apps has soared.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. More than 3 million of those attacks represented new types of malware. Types of mobile malware. ransomware?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Web-phishing targeting various online services almost doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic , it accounted for 46 percent of the total number of fake web pages. Downloaders , intended for the installation of additional malware,and backdoors , granting cybercriminals remote access to victims’ computers, also made it to top-3.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. A total of 370,327 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 59,167 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 1318 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

They’ve evolved into a data storage device, a video and sound recorder, as well as an easy way to access our bank accounts. Treat any unsolicited SMS with caution, especially those that purport to come from your bank and ask you for personal or financial information. Bullying or threats are another major red flag.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Many third-party security solutions are designed to account for exactly this type of behavior. Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Sensitive information, both personal and financial, are used, stored, and linked to online gaming accounts. The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. 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.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the three years since those first IoT botnet attacks, threats to IoT security have increased to include crypto-jacking , denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and various other types of malware and online malfeasance. Data security is a problem for anyone who has an online account, whether it be for health services, banking, or social media.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Most times, spam emails contain malware , which can compromise your devices connected to the email. Trojan Horses A trojan horse is a malware that is disguised to appear as a legitimate program. Unfortunately, many individuals who have methods of verifying emails can also fall victim to this malware. This is a trap.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. 676,190 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 12,097 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans; 6,157 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Top 20 mobile malware programs.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

US seizes $3.6 to replace Chinese equipment Hackers breached a server of National Games of China days before the event Russian Gamaredon APT is targeting Ukraine since October Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream emerges from the dark Argo CD flaw could allow stealing sensitive data from Kubernetes Apps. US seizes $3.6

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Source: Cybernews Usernames Names Government ID numbers (CURP) Phone numbers Email addresses Home addresses Dates of Birth Gender KYC status IP addresses used to register for an account IP addresses used to log in Deposit amounts Withdrawal amounts Notes on users, submitted by admins and customer support agents.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. 516,617 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 53,947 packages were related to mobile banking trojans, and 1,942 packages were mobile ransomware trojans. Top 20 mobile malware programs.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2022

Experts believe that Russian Gamaredon APT could fuel a new round of DDoS attacks The strange link between Industrial Spy and the Cuba ransomware operation Reuters: Russia-linked APT behind Brexit leak website GitHub: Nearly 100,000 NPM Users’ credentials stolen in the April OAuth token attack Android pre-installed apps are affected by high-severity (..)

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. If a “Not Secure” warning appears on your browser when you visit a website, it is not necessarily affected by malware. Digital Attributes.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Crimeware and spyware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023. Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 9 percent of organizations suffered a mobile malware attack in 2022. In this post, we’ll talk about the threat that phishing and malware pose to mobile endpoint security and how to crush them.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

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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

APRIL 21, 2019

Attackers hacked support agent to access Microsoft Outlook email accounts. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 6 security breaches available for sale. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 8 security breaches available for sale. Analyzing OilRigs malware that uses DNS Tunneling.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2019

Group-IB specialists discovered 19 928 of Singaporean banks’ cards that have shown up for sale in the dark web in 2018 and found hundreds of compromised government portals’ credentials stolen by hackers throughout past 2 years. The total underground market value of Singaporean banks’ cards compromised in 2018 is estimated at nearly $640 000.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both infection methods resulted in the same malware (the DeathNote downloader), which uploaded the target’s information and retrieved the next-stage payload at the discretion of the C2 (Command and Control) server. It’s thought that the malware was spread through a vulnerability in the software.

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SecureList

JUNE 7, 2021

Gootkit is complex multi-stage banking malware that was discovered for the first time by Doctor Web in 2014. In conjunction with spam campaigns, the adversaries later switched to compromised websites where the visitors are tricked into downloading the malware. Full list of VM detection techniques used by the malware: Check.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Gill Today, very sophisticated tools are out there for anyone to use and are being incorporated into a wider variety of malware families. AppRiver has been tracking Eternal Blue showing up regularly in malware samples targeting SMBs. The hacker can then easily email a document filled with malware and ask the recipient to take a look.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Banks and insurance companies are telling customers to be wary of scam messages. These virtual identities are then used to open accounts, purchase merchandise and services, or further distribute malware for other purposes (e.g., spyware, ransomware).”. Does it take account of how effective some scam messages can be?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

MI5 said the faked LinkedIn accounts are created and operation by nation-state spy agencies, with an intent to recruit individuals or gather sensitive information. Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. A favourite sports team accounted for 6% of passwords, while a favourite TV show accounted for 5%.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

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