Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. SecurityAffairs – scranos malware, malware).

Spyware 71

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 71

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

Hackers launched spear-phishing attacks against organizations in the oil and gas industry sector spreading the Agent Tesla info-stealer malware. The attacks aim at infecting victims with the infamous Agent Tesla info-stealer malware. To do this, the spyware creates different threads and timer functions in the main function.

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Spyware Manufacturing Malware Engineering 103

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2018

A new sophisticated version of the AZORult Spyware was spotted in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18. Malware researchers at Proofpoint spotted a new version of the AZORult Spyware in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18, just 24 hours it appeared in cybercrime forums on the Dark Web.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to the telemetry logs collected by the Russian firm, the staffer temporary switched off the antivirus protection on the PC, and infected his personal computer with a spyware from a product key generator while trying to use a pirated copy of Office. On September 11, 2014, Kaspersky antivirus detected the Win32.GrayFish.gen

Antivirus 88

Antivirus Hacking Software Government 88

Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2020

Evilnum threat actor was first spotted in 2018 while using the homonym malware. Over the years, the group added new tools to its arsenal, including custom and homemade malware along with software purchased from the Golden Chickens malware-as-a-service (MaaS) provider. The version 4.0 The image is stored in a file called SC4.P7D

eCommerce 99

eCommerce Advertising Malware Spyware 99

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. New APT34 campaign uses LinkedIn to deliver fresh malware. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities. Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted attacks. A new ProFTPD vulnerability exposes servers to hack.

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Antivirus Spyware Advertising Hacking 59

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – newsletter, hacking).

Spyware 95

Spyware Hacking Advertising Antivirus 95

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Search for the official sources: there’s no risk of malware when you download a file or software from them. Pay attention to symptoms of malware. Worms, adware, rootkits, spyware, trojans, ransomware, and many other viruses that may have come to your ears along the time are your personal data’s enemies.

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Data breaches Passwords Antivirus Accountability 104

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.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Scranos – A Cross Platform, Rootkit-Enabled Spyware rapidly spreading. Analyzing OilRigs malware that uses DNS Tunneling. Avast, Avira, Sophos and other antivirus solutions show problems after. Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to two counts of banking malware creation. Code execution – Evernote. Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 63

Computers and Electronics Spyware Data breaches Advertising 63

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The dedicated security firms were primarily big antivirus organisations, some of which were struggling to keep up with the threats now spilling across the Internet. The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks. Help required.

Internet 72

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 72

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Such programs are either malware or just shy of malware, depending on your definition. Either way, they serve no legitimate purpose for anyone other than shady advertisers and deserve to be deleted with extreme prejudice. Thus, most such malware is not referred to as a "keylogger," but rather is called "spyware.".

Adware 84

Adware Software Spyware Passwords 84

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

To exfiltrate data and deliver next-stage malware, the attackers abuse cloud-based data storage, such as Dropbox or Yandex Disk, as well as a temporary file sharing service. However, they included an additional module that constantly monitored the messenger and sent data to the spyware creator’s C2 server.

Malware 92

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 92

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. We have seen no new mass campaigns seeking to distribute any specific mobile malware family; nor were there any newsworthy events similar to what we had early into the COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict. %*.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 92

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Source: CERT-GIB. Source: CERT-GIB.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But it is too early to celebrate: attacks are becoming more sophisticated in terms of both malware functionality and vectors. Experts also continued to find malware in apps on Google Play, despite Google’s efforts to keep threats off the platform. Map of infection attempts by mobile malware, 2021 ( download ). Statistics.

Mobile 120

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 120

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most common malware family found in attachments were Agensla Trojans. They used official advertisements and provided a synopsis of the film on the website. We also observed a mailing last year which exploited the subject of vaccination to spread malware. Malware families. In 2021: 56% of e-mails were spam.

Phishing 66

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 66

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights.

Malware 101

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 101

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

ViceLeaker Android spyware targets users in the Middle East. Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. Cryptomining Campaign involves Golang malware to target Linux servers. Godlua backdoor, the first malware that abuses the DNS over HTTPS (DoH). Cyber Defense Magazine – July 2019 has arrived.

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Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

There are several ways for cybercriminals to acquire someone else’s API keys without installing malware or spyware on their device. Install and update antivirus software from a well-known vendor. How cybercriminals obtain stolen API keys. How to protect your API keys. Instead, reach out to them via official channels.

Cryptocurrency 78

Cryptocurrency Accountability Marketing Passwords 78

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Spyware Data breaches Antivirus 96

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This reveals a likely blind spot for defenders and endpoint vendors: in a number of cases, perhaps even the majority, attackers have no need for 0-days and malware deployment to gain access to the information they need. One of these, Manjusaka , is advertised as an imitation of the Cobalt Strike framework. SIGINT-delivered malware.

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Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 107