Malwarebytes

MARCH 11, 2021

The police stated they were able to make these arrests because they were able to intercept and read messages on encrypted phones provided by SKY ECC. Sky ECC advertises itself as “most secure messaging platform you can buy”, and has around 170,000 users worldwide. Unlocked encryption. SKY ECC website.

Encryption 67

Encryption Hacking Cybercrime Advertising 67

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2019

According to experts at Sonicwall, scanning of random ports and the diffusion of encrypted malware are characterizing the threat landscape. Most of the attacks targeted non-standard ports and experts observed a spike in the number of encrypted malware. million encrypted malware attacks, +27% over the previous year. .”

IoT 85

IoT Encryption Malware Advertising 85

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. “In addition, the attacker panel has been improved, some UI issues were fixed and the authors added an option to encrypt the builds right from the panel and downloaded it as a DLL.”

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime Malware Cryptocurrency Advertising 91

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. million last summer in exchange for a digital key needed to unlock files encrypted by the ransomware. The files encrypted with it cannot be decrypted.

Ransomware 274

Ransomware Cybercrime Antivirus Encryption 274

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2020

Operators behind a new piece of ransomware dubbed Nefilim have started threatening victims to release stolen data like other cybercrime gangs. Nefilim will encrypt a file using AES-128 encryption, then the AES encryption key is encrypted using an RSA-2048 public key that is embedded in the ransomware executable.

Ransomware 105

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Now experts from Check Point have discovered a new version that is being advertised in an underground forum. ” The new variant implements a new encryption method used to protect the hardcoded C&C domain string. ” The new variant implements a new encryption method used to protect the hardcoded C&C domain string.

Marketing 78

Marketing Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Advertising 78

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2023

The Cyclops group is advertising the ransomware on multiple cybercrime forums, the gang requests a share of profits from those using its malware in financially motivated attacks. “After encryption in both Windows and Linux using the public key, CRC32 and a file marker are appended to the end of the file. .”

Ransomware 73

Ransomware Encryption Cybercrime Malware 73

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. According to Juniper Research , up to 13% of the cybercrime market thrives because of the small business. Why is Encryption a Feasible Option against Digital Threats? Final Thoughts.

Encryption 46

Encryption Cyber threats Ransomware Cybercrime 46

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. Pierluigi Paganini.

Encryption 65

Encryption Ransomware Malware Scams 65

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2021

The FonixCrypter gang also closed its Telegram channel that was used to advertise the malware in the cybercrime underground. The availability of the master decryption key allows the victims to recover their encrypted files for free. Unfortunately, at the time of writing the RAR archive is not available.

Ransomware 136

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2020

The REvil ransomware gang (aka Sodinokibi) claims to have stolen info from the systems at the company before encrypting them. The cybercrime gang published some screenshots showing directories and files from the systems of the breached company. “Absolutely all servers and working computers of the company are hacked and encrypted.

Hacking 129

Hacking Ransomware Advertising Encryption 129

Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2022

AvosLocker is the latest ransomware that implemented the capability to encrypt Linux systems including VMware ESXi servers. AvosLocker expands its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers, Bleeping computed reported. ” reported BleepingComputer. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Ransomware Encryption Advertising Malware 122

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2023

. “We will continue to prioritize disruptions and place victims at the center of our strategy to dismantle the ecosystem fueling cybercrime.” BlackCat attacks usually involve encryption and theft of data; if victims refuse to pay a ransom, the attackers typically publish the stolen data on a BlackCat-linked darknet site. .”

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Of course, we’re interested from a cybercrime point of view. Cybercrime. Cybercrime in this report includes the creation and spread of malware, hacking to steal sensitive personal or industry data, denial of service attacks to cause financial and/or reputational damage, and other criminal activities. So let’s dig in.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Another one used to encrypt companies' networks. Unlike other malware, ALPHV (BlackCat) is the first Rust ransomware that was used in attacks in the wild by a cybercrime organization. Filemarker 19 47 B7 4D at EOF and before the encrypted key, which is JSON with some settings. Also look at that UI. Back to '80s?

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com com, super-socks[.]com,

Malware 197

Malware VPN Internet Internet 197

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

Europol this week announced the shutdown of VPNLab, a VPN service that is very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. An international operation conducted by law enforcement bodies from 10 countries took down VPNLab.net, a VPN service provider that is very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. ” continues the EUROPOL.

VPN 85

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Advertising 85

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The Maze cybercrime gang is shutting down its operations, it was considered one of the most prominent and active ransomware crew since it began operating in May 2019. The gang was the first to introduce a double-extortion model in the cybercrime landscape at the end of 2019. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Maze).

Ransomware 143

Ransomware Cybercrime Advertising Software 143

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The malicious code executes a small program, just before starting the encryption process, to disable security tools running on the infected systems that could detect its operations. These are encrypted under the suffix. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. In keeping with the overall theme, these phishing domains appear focused on stealing usernames and passwords to some of the cybercrime underground’s busiest shops, including Brian’s Club.

Phishing 210

Phishing Cryptocurrency DDOS Internet 210

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

The infection chain starts when victims are tricked into clicking on an ads that appears like an authentic Google advertisement. Below is the attack chain described by the researchers: A user is tricked into clicking on a malicious link somewhere on their Google Chrome browser (typically an advertisement).

Malware 88

Malware Encryption Advertising Cryptocurrency 88

SecureList

JULY 20, 2022

Last month, our Darknet Threat Intelligence active monitoring system notified us of a new advertisement on a darknet ransomware forum. As one can see from the advertisement, the malware is written in Rust and runs on Windows, Linux and ESXi systems. The advertisement states that Luna only works with Russian-speaking affiliates.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Encryption Advertising Malware 95

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 19, 2022

VPNLab.net was a virtual private network provider that mostly advertised its services on the criminal side of the Dark Web, and provided services for various cybercriminals, including ransomware gangs. We set a special encrypted channel between your computer and our foreign servers. Upon reaching the server it is encrypted again.

VPN 73

VPN Encryption Cybercrime Technology 73

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The developers of the GandCrab ransomware have released the decryption keys for all Syrian victims in an underground cybercrime forum. The authors of the infamous GandCrab ransomware have released the decryption keys for all Syrian victims in an underground cybercrime forum. Security Affairs – GandCrab ransomware, cybercrime ).

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Cybercrime Identity Theft Advertising 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2020

The actors behind FONIX RaaS advertised several products on various cybercrime forums. “Notably, FONIX varies somewhat from many other current RaaS offerings in that it employs four methods of encryption for each file and has an overly-complex post-infection engagement cycle.” ” concludes the report.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Encryption Advertising DDOS 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The threat actors also attempted to sell the stolen data on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that was recently shut down by law enforcement. “In the last 24 hours we became aware of a dump of the Kodi user forum (MyBB) software being advertised for sale on internet forums. This post confirms that a breach has taken place.”

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Backups Passwords Accountability 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

. “On July 28, 2020, Mattel discovered that it was the victim of a ransomware attack on its information technology systems that caused data on a number of systems to be encrypted. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Retail Advertising Malware 113

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Researchers from Malwarebytes reported that Magecart groups are using the encrypted messaging service Telegram to exfiltrate stolen payment details from compromised websites. Attackers encrypt payment data to make identification more difficult before transferring it via Telegram’s API into a chat channel. ” concluded the post.

Encryption 102

Encryption Advertising Cybercrime Marketing 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cybercrime 90

Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 90

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

The LockBit operations are advertising a new Linux version that targets VMware ESXi virtual machines since October 2021. was advertising the Linux version in the underground forum “RAMP” since October. The successful encryption by ransomware of ESXi servers could therefore have a large impact on targeted companies.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Encryption Advertising Hacking 86

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2018

GandCrab operates like a classic ransomware, it encrypts all user files and drops some ransom notes on the infected machine. to allow the code to encrypt the files opened by these applications. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Securi ty Affairs – ransomare, cybercrime).

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Encryption Advertising Malware 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

” The toolkit provides templates for a broad range of targets, including Chinese and Russian organizations, which is quite uncommon in the cybercrime ecosystem. .” ” The toolkit provides templates for a broad range of targets, including Chinese and Russian organizations, which is quite uncommon in the cybercrime ecosystem.

Phishing 92

Phishing Cybercrime Accountability Advertising 92

SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2023

Just as any other business, cybercrime needs labor. Developers also topped the list of the best-paid dark web IT jobs: the highest advertised monthly salary figure we saw in an ad for a developer was $20,000. Changes on the market, layoffs, and pay cuts, too, often prompt them to look for a job on cybercrime websites.

Cybercrime 111

Cybercrime Marketing Encryption Risk 111

Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. Keep your devices updated Newsflash: Cybercriminals love exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated software like it’s Black Friday at the cybercrime emporium.

Scams 100

Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 100

Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

Both the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued warnings about an ongoing cybercrime campaign that is using Avaddon ransomware. Avaddon ransomware performs an encryption in offline mode using AES-256 + RSA-2048 to encrypt files. Free decryptor.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware VPN Encryption Cybercrime 108

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

The Luna ransomware was first spotted in June by the Kaspersky Darknet Threat Intelligence active monitoring system that spotted a new advertisement on a darknet ransomware forum. The encryption scheme is unusual because it combines x25519 and AES. We expect that new variants will support encryption of VMs by default as well.”

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Encryption Malware Advertising 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2020

If you use the legacy email and password login, your passwords are encrypted, but we highly encourage that you change it. ” The Korean Hackers group recently hacked Indian video on demand giant ZEE5 attackers and threatened to sell the database on the cybercrime underground markets. Pierluigi Paganini.

Media 142

Media Hacking Passwords Data breaches 142