Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

AvosLocker operators already advertised in the past a Linux variant, dubbed AvosLinux, of their malware claiming it was able to support Linux and ESXi servers. AvosLocker affiliates use legitimate software and open-source remote system administration tools to compromise the victims’ networks.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware System Administration Antivirus Malware 118

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This type of website is often visited by geeks and system administrators to read the latest computer reviews, learn some tips and download software utilities. The advertiser shows as Scott Cooper and is likely a compromised or fake identity. One common technique used by threat actors to evade detection is to employ cloaking.

Software 132

Software System Administration Antivirus Malware 132

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

According to Palo Alto Networks, the author of WeSteal, that goes online as “ComplexCodes,” started advertising the cryptocurrency stealer on underground forums in mid-February 2021. Despite WeSteal is advertised as implementing a “RAT Panel,” experts did not find RAT feature in their analysis. There is the name of the malware itself.

Cryptocurrency 108

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising System Administration 108

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The CISA agency provides recommendations for system administrators and owners to enhance the level of security of their organizations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Keep operating system patches up-to-date. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Malware 111

Malware Government Passwords System Administration 111

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

“They exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.” In many cases, some machines run without standard safeguards, like security updates and cloud-delivered antivirus protection.”

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Cybercrime Social Engineering Banking 124

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access. Administrators are advised to run both firewall and antivirus applications to minimize the potential of inbound and outbound threats. Administrators can help protect affected systems from external attacks by using a solid firewall strategy.

Firewall 66

Firewall System Administration Advertising Antivirus 66

Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2019

.” According to the Reuters, the hackers had a total control over the HPE corporate network, they also left messages taunting system administrators. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Identity Theft 88

Identity Theft Hacking System Administration Advertising 88