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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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the screenshot below, the stealer file is named 0Setup.exe: Contents of the malicious archive After launching, 0Setup.exe runs the legitimate BitLockerToGo.exe utility, normally responsible for encrypting and viewing the contents of removable drives using BitLocker. Users in Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Russia were most frequently affected.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

Treasury Department warning of a North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as the Lazarus Group targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2019

million Ripple coins (XRP), worth nearly $10 million, from the users of the GateHub cryptocurrency wallet service. million Ripple coins (XRP), worth nearly $10 million, from the users of the GateHub cryptocurrency wallet service. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

Medusa operators leverage legitimate remote access tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, alongside RDP and PsExec, to move laterally and locate files for exfiltration and encryption. Encryption is executed using gaze.exe , which disables security tools, deletes backups, and encrypts files with AES-256 before dropping a ransom note.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2020

In the last 18 months, North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group has continued to target cryptocurrency exchanges evolving its TTPs. Kaspersky researchers have analyzed the attacks carried out by North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group in the past 18 months and confirmed their interest in banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Microsoft revealed that the new Dexphot cryptocurrency miner has already infected more than 80,000 computers worldwide. Security experts at Microsoft analyzed a new strain of cryptocurrency miner tracked as Dexphot that has been active since at least October 2018. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2018

The Cryptocurrency Platform Atlas Quantum suffered a security breach, information belonging to more than 260,000 users was stolen by hackers. Hackers stole information related to over 260,000 users of the Cryptocurrency Platform Atlas Quantum. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2020

Last week, security experts from MalwareHunterTeam detected new ransomware dubbed CoronaVirus has been distributed through a malicious web site that was advertising a legitimate system optimization software and utilities from WiseCleaner. The filename of the encrypted files will be changed to the attacker’s email address (i.e.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

Nitro Ransomware, a new variant of file encrypting malware is shaking up the internet by demanding Discord Nitro Gift Cards from victims instead of cryptocurrency. that allows its subscribers to upload files that are large and also offers to its users better emoji option along with HD Video streaming that is free of advertisements.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

These implants exfiltrated sensitive files such as certificates and cryptocurrency keys via a custom PowerShell exfiltration script. Key tactics included: Obfuscation using ScatterBrain and ScatterBee Use of DLL hijacking DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for C2 communication Exploitation of vulnerable enterprise infrastructure (e.g.,

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The one technology company this author could tie to Mr. Bernard was secureswissdata.com , a Swiss concern that provides encrypted email and data services. Running a reverse WHOIS search through domaintools.com [an advertiser on this site] reveals several other interesting domains historically tied to a Jonathan Bibi from the Seychelles.

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

Specifically, they can modify cryptocurrency wallet addresses during transfer attempts, replace links in browsers, send arbitrary text messages and intercept replies, and steal login credentials for messaging and social media apps. Neither payload is encrypted. Package name check Based on the package name, binder. services class.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2024

Russian cybercriminals are advertising a new macOS malware called Banshee Stealer with a monthly subscription price of $3,000. In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. ” concludes the report. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2020

Good news for the victims of the ThiefQuest (EvilQuest) ransomware, they can recover their encrypted files for free. The victims of the ThiefQuest (EvilQuest) ransomware victims can recover their encrypted files without needing to pay the ransom due to the availability of a free decryptor. macOS ransomware #decryptor ( #EvilQuest )! |

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

Most active of all have been schemes for distributing popular stealers, remote access tools (RATs), Trojans that provide hidden remote access, and miners that harness computing power to mine cryptocurrency. This is a covert miner able to mine multiple cryptocurrencies (ETH, ETC, XMR, RTM and others) using various algorithms.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2018

New Underminer exploit kit delivers a bootkit that infects the system’s boot sectors as well as a cryptocurrency miner dubbed Hidden Mellifera. “Underminer delivers a bootkit that infects the system’s boot sectors as well as a cryptocurrency-mining malware named Hidden Mellifera.” ” concludes Trend Micro.

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Anton on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This quick and easy money maker serves a clear profit motive for criminal actors, as it allows threat actors to use a victim’s cloud processing power to mine for cryptocurrency in a shorter period of time. ” [ A.C. — free free money for malefactors, why change?

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While Zoom is used by millions of people around the world, these campaigns are likely targeting victims who are into cryptocurrencies as well as corporate users, in order to gain access to company networks. Advertiser profiles The threat actors are using a number of fake identities to create multiple advertiser accounts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2020

move laterally across systems while covertly mining for cryptocurrency. . The botnet has two main function branches, a C++ branch tasked of cryptocurrency mining operations and a.NET branch that abuse of SMB to steal credentials. This latest function is typically used to search for Bitcoin cryptocurrency wallets.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Racoon malware , Legion, Mohazo, and Racealer, is an infostealer that recently appeared in the threat landscape that is advertised in hacking forums. The malware is cheap compared to similar threats, it is able to steal sensitive data from about 60 applications, including (browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, email and FTP clients).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Some Fortinet products used hardcoded keys and weak encryption for communications. Upbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked, crooks stole $48.5 Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. million worth of ETH.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

the malicious code encrypts files and appends the.DEMON extension to filenames of the encrypted documents. and Italy hosting Android and cryptocurrency mining malware.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Early this year, the U.S. “It [198.13.49[.]179]

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Android malware targets over 200 mobile financial and cryptocurrency applications, including Paypal Business , Revolut , Barclays , UniCredit , CapitalOne UK , HSBC UK , Santander UK , TransferWise , Coinbase , and paysafecard. . Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies. A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies, and implements new features. ” continues CheckPoint.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

The attackers clone these websites and inject malicious advertisements into the cloned page that redirect users to a malicious CAPTCHA. Fake Telegram channels for pirated content and cryptocurrencies. The encrypted payload To decrypt the payload independently, we wrote a custom Python script that you can see in the screenshot below.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2021

It is interesting to tone that the phishing attacks against cryptocurrency targets broke 2 per for the first time, a circumstance that demonstrates the growing interest of cybercrime in targeting users attracted by the raise of the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. said LaCour, According to John LaCour, in Q1 2021, 94.5%

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

ru , which at one point advertised the sale of wooden staircases. Pin was active on Opensc around March 2012, and authored 13 posts that mostly concerned data encryption issues, or how to fix bugs in code. The ransomware encrypts files in parts in various places: the larger the file size, the more parts there are.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Also in the mix were several European banks, apps such as Tinder and Snapshot, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, and even encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp. Since SMS lacks the proper encryption, it has never been a safe and secure way to exchange authentication codes or other private information.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2019

How to get back files encrypted by the Hacked Ransomware for free. Android Trojan Gustuff capable of targeting more than 100 global banking apps, cryptocurrency and marketplace applications. Gustuff Android banking trojan targets 125+ banking, and 32 cryptocurrency apps. update addresses some troubling vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2018

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group leveraged for the first time on a MacOS variant of the Fallchill malware in a cryptocurrency exchange attack. According to Kaspersky, the North Korea-linked Lazarus group used a macOS malware to target a cryptocurrency exchange in a recent attack. ” states the report published by Kaspersky.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Researchers at security firm Red Canary uncovered a Monero cryptocurrency-mining campaign, tracked as Blue Mockingbird, that exploits the CVE-2019-18935 vulnerability in web applications built on the ASP.NET framework. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2020

The crew has published images of the data they claim to have stolen before encrypting the systems at the company. Recently the crew behind the Sodinokibi Ransomware has started accepting the Monero cryptocurrency instead of Bitcoin to make it harder investigation by law enforcement agencies. – The company is traded on NASDAQ.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. This behavior allows the malicious code to replace cryptocurrency addresses, and steal credentials for online services (amoCRM, Apple ID, Google, Paypal, SIPMarket, and Yandex) and payment card information from the Apple Store.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Earlier this year Sysdig and Aqua Security researchers started observing cyber attacks targeting Kubernets and Docker instances aimed at mining Monero cryptocurrency. Miscreants can abuse Docker Engine API to deploy containers they have created with the specific intent of mining cryptocurrencies. Docker Trusted Registry ).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

The malicious code also targets cryptocurrency wallets and can capture credentials, passwords, and even data from messaging apps like Telegram. The infection chain starts when victims are tricked into clicking on an ads that appears like an authentic Google advertisement. The user inadvertently downloads the Initial Sample file.

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