The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

The Pharming attacks are carried out by modifying the settings on the victim’s system or compromising the DNS server. Manipulating the Domain Name Service (DNS) protocol and rerouting the victim from its intended web address to the fake web address can be done in the following two ways: •Changing the Local Host file.

DNS 210

DNS Phishing Social Engineering Cyber Attacks 210

Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

VPN 96

VPN Antivirus Identity Theft DNS 96

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 account didn’t resume posting on the forum until April 2014. Khafagy said he couldn’t remember the name of the account he had on the forum.

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Accountability Advertising Marketing Malware 216

Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Launched in 2008, privnote.com employs technology that encrypts each message so that even Privnote itself cannot read its contents. For example, this account at Medium has authored more than a dozen blog posts in the past year singing the praises of Tornote as a secure, self-destructing messaging service. Among those is rustraitor[.]info

Phishing 205

Phishing Cryptocurrency DDOS Internet 205

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. This only takes a few clicks, because an SSL certificate is a text file with encrypted data.

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Encryption Identity Theft Authentication Data breaches 134

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Two-factor authentication .

Small Business 145

Small Business Cyber Attacks VPN Backups 145

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2023

It is known to use the technique of querying DNS servers to obtain the base64-encoded URL in order to receive the next stage of another malware family currently distributed by Satacom. The encrypted data is stored inside the malicious payload. To do so, it performs a DNS request to don-dns[.]com

Cryptocurrency 78

Cryptocurrency DNS Malware Encryption 78

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2023

The attackers obtained encrypted passwords from NetScaler ADC configuration files, and the decryption key was stored on the ADC appliance. The attackers attempted to verify outbound network connectivity with a ping command and executed host commands for a subnet-wide DNS lookup. Provision new account credentials.

VPN 86

VPN Cyber Attacks DNS Software 86

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 3 Sensitive authentication data must now be encrypted or protected if stored before authorization. Disk level encryption is no longer permitted for protection unless it is a form of removeable media (e.g., Roles and responsibilities are now to be defined as is review of all user account and privileges.

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Authentication Passwords Media Encryption 52

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. During these scans, it collects a range of sensitive information from all active users.

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Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 107

Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

Credential theft and password spraying to Cobalt Strike. This adversary starts with obtaining usernames and passwords of their victim from previous breaches. These credentials are used in a credential stuffing or password spraying attack against the victim’s remote services, such as webmail or other internet reachable mail services.

VPN 68

VPN Accountability Passwords DNS 68

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

The Admin interface allows for server and accounts management. Also, webmasters can manage: API access PHP MySQL databases DNS records Backups FTP users Users can also create packages with predefined resource limits, view resource usage, automate accounts management, and more. But is this enough? Why Use SPanel on a Cloud VPS?

Backups 69

Backups Cybercrime Authentication Accountability 69

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

.” The analysis of the bot revealed that it supports seven functions: reverse shell, self-uninstall, gather process’ network information, gather Bot information, execute system commands, run encrypted files specified in URLs, DDoS attack, etc. Only version 1.890 is affected also in the default configuration.

DDOS 83

DDOS System Administration Advertising DNS 83

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For most implants, the threat actor uses similar implementations of DLL hijacking (often associated with ShadowPad malware) and memory injection techniques, along with the use of RC4 encryption to hide the payload and evade detection. libssl.dll or libcurl.dll was statically linked to implants to implement encrypted C2 communications.

Malware 91

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 91

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An SSL Certificate is used to establish a secure encrypted connection between a web browser and a web server. An SSL can secure credit card transactions, usernames and passwords from being stolen by hackers. Her customers can create and log in to their accounts using unique usernames and passwords.

Hacking 98

Hacking DDOS eCommerce Firewall 98

Duo's Security Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Next, it would encrypt files on the victim’s system and deny access until they sent a $189 payment to a post office box in Panama. For example, a hospital in Düsseldorf, Germany became infected with ransomware that managed to encrypt its systems. Attackers often rely on unpatched vulnerabilities or purloined passwords.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware DNS Encryption Healthcare 86

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2023

Like many other ransomware gangs, Vice Society is known to steal information from victims' networks before encryption for the purposes of double extortion—threatening to publish the data on the dark web unless you pay up the ransom they demand.

Education 86

Education Ransomware Phishing DNS 86

SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Network security: Includes Direct Connect (DC) private and public interfaces; DMZ, VPC, and VNet endpoints; transit gateways; load balancers; and DNS. Network security: Includes Direct Connect (DC) private and public interfaces; DMZ, VPC, and VNet endpoints; transit gateways; load balancers; and DNS.

Penetration Testing 78

Penetration Testing DNS Technology CISO 78

Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Therefore, before repacking the credentials back up in TLS encryption, the proxy server has full sight of them from the victim. Here is a basic demo I created to show credential captures from a locally running proxy: Evilginx works by hosting its own DNS server and automatically creating all TLS certificates needed using the Let’sEncrypt API.

Phishing 66

Phishing Password Management Authentication Passwords 66

Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I want a "secure by default" internet with all the things encrypted all the time such that people can move freely between networks without ever needing to care about who manages them or what they're doing with them. Now let's try the mobile app: What's the encryption story there?

VPN 359

VPN Phishing DNS Encryption 359

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

Missing data encryption. When your data is not properly encrypted before storage or transmission, your vulnerability to a cyber threat increases. Solution : While many software solutions exist to assist you with data encryption, you’ll need to find an encryption solution that meets your needs. How to Prevent DNS Attacks.

DDOS 56

DDOS Encryption Authentication Firewall 56

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

His phone did not set the SNI in the HTTPS Client Hello message and it did not perform a DNS lookup for bananakick.net. In addition, we believe the implant can track device location, and access passwords and stored credentials.". It is assumed that the three IPs were Pegasus command and control (C&C) servers.".

Spyware 52

Spyware Surveillance Hacking Media 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Lots of accounts including Bezos, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Mr Beast, and a ton more getting hacked for a bitcoin scheme. Katie Moussouris | @k8em0.

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Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 129

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2019

Security expert uncovered a DNS hijacking campaign targeting organizations in various industries worldwide and suspects Iranian APT groups. It is interesting to note that FireEye confirmed that this campaign is different from other operations carried out by Iranian APT groups due to the use of DNS hijacking at scale.

DNS 85

DNS Telecommunications Government Encryption 85

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I can't blame this on the teddy bears themselves, rather the fact that the MongoDB holding all the collected data was left publicly facing without a password. For some reason, the Shelly on my garage door is making a DNS request for api.shelly.cloud once every second! The vulnerability is the result of weak encryption used by TP-Link.

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IoT Firmware Risk Manufacturing 358

SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

In some cases, we saw what looked like the compromise of an existing registered company and the subsequent use of its resources such as social media accounts, messengers and email to initiate business interaction with the target. server-side document viewer like GoogleDocs, Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft Office Online, etc.).

Cryptocurrency 127

Cryptocurrency Malware Accountability Banking 127

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 86

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Tomiris called, they want their Turla malware back We first reported Tomiris in September 2021, following our investigation into a DNS hijack against a government organization in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). The attribution of tools used in a cyber-attack can sometimes be a very tricky issue.

Malware 73

Malware Spyware Cryptocurrency Government 73

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2019

Then, depending on the returned value, it runs a couple of privilege escalation exploits able to bypass the UAC (User Account Control) feature, a well known security mechanism introduced since Vista to avoid unauthorized system configuration changes. Stealer and CryptoStealer module to steal cryptocurrency wallets and saved passwords.

Malware 72

Malware Advertising DNS Antivirus 72

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. DNS leak protection Kill switch No log policy. Password Managers. Key Features of a Password Manager.

Internet 130

Internet Internet Software Antivirus 130

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

The least common of SQL injection attacks, the out-of-band method relies on the database server to make DNS or HTTP requests delivering data to an attacker. . . . Because the Windows process generated by xp_cmdshell has the same security privileges as the SQL Server service account, the attacker can cause severe damage. .

Penetration Testing 115

Penetration Testing Firewall Software Accountability 115

Krebs on Security

JULY 3, 2023

However, searching passive DNS records at DomainTools.com for thedomainsvault[.]com Searching on ubsagency@gmail.com in Constella Intelligence shows the address was used sometime before February 2019 to create an account under the name “ SammySam_Alon ” at the interior decorating site Houzz.com. Thedomainsvault[.]com

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Scams Business Services Accountability Marketing 227

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Oftentimes this is credential data, but it can be any data that may have financial value to an adversary; this includes paid online service accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, instant messenger, or email contacts lists, etc. Example Mystic Stealer constant obfuscation technique Encrypted binary custom protocol.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management. Meanwhile, the suspect server was connected to the CDOT domain with an administrator account and the internet. Reconnaissance.

VPN 105

VPN Software Authentication Encryption 105

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

With access to DSInternals, the malware could query the AD servers and steal data, passwords, and keys. The attacker can then define an admin account, setting the home directory to the root of C: drive. With user account credentials, attackers had a suite of email, documents, and data at their fingertips. Encryption.

Software 62

Software Malware Authentication Penetration Testing 62

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. DNS filtering.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 96