Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“The original infection method remains unknown, but during that phase malicious code is injected to the firmware of the target system, and the code is then run as part of normal operations within the device. In September, a piece of ransomware tracked as Muhstik was spotted while targeting QNAP network-attacked storage (NAS) devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. MOUSEISLAND may be the initial phase of a ransomware attack.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. After the application ran, it could follow one of several scenarios, depending on its creator’s greed and the advertising module’s capabilities.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

At least 23 Texas local governments targeted by coordinated ransomware attacks. Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. million to allow towns to access encrypted data. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Once again thank you! Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns organizations about high-impact ransomware attacks. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued organizations about high-impact ransomware attacks. ” reads the public service announcement published by the IC3.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Caution with Ads and Websites Website pop-ups and online advertising can be vectors for malware, phishing attempts, and other harmful actions. Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Since November, a new ransomware called JungleSec has been infecting servers through unsecured IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) cards. Security experts at BleepingComputer wrote about a new ransomware called JungleSec that is infecting victims through unsecured IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) cards.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Ransomware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Colonial Pipeline DarkSide Ransomware Attack. A Russian cybercriminal group called DarkSide was said to be behind a devasting ransomware cyberattack that shut down a major fuel pipeline in the United States for several days. million in Bitcoin to Darkside. .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Russian govn blocked Tutanota service in Russia to stop encrypted communication. Russian govn blocked Tutanova service in Russia to stop encrypted communication. Unsigned Firmware running on peripherals could expose Windows, Linux systems to hack. US CISA warns of Ransomware attacks impacting pipeline operations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Malvertising: Malicious advertisements that are distributed through legitimate ad networks can lead users to infected websites or trigger downloads of malware.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. 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.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

And so, what I didn't want to do is is make it that I'm just completely rogue, and I dumped the firmware and I posted on for everybody to see and you do these things that you're not that legally, you know, as kind of a society we say we don't want to do, but we still need to look at these things. But so I've looked at those.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. 20% increase accesses of specific organizations advertised. globally, +19.8% US for data breaches for 2023. +30%

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. However, instead of encrypting the data, it purposefully destroyed it in the affected systems. These cyber-mercenaries openly advertise their services and target entities of interest.

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