Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Canon DSLR Camera Infected with Ransomware Over the Air. A researcher discovered 6 flaws in the image transfer protocol used in Canon EOS 80D DSLR cameras that allow him to infect the device with ransomware over the air. An attacker could exploit the flaw to compromise the device and install ransomware on the camera.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

On the 14th of May, the Health Service Executive (HSE) , Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, fell victim to a Conti ransomware attack, forcing the organization to shut down more than 80,000 affected endpoints and plunging them back to the age of pen and paper. Threat profile: Conti ransomware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2020

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Recently QNAP published a security advisory urging its customers to update the firmware and apps installed on their network-attached storage (NAS) devices to prevent AgeLocker ransomware infections. Security experts are observing the new strain of ransomware that is targeting QNAP devices since June. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2020

The list includes: IP addresses of Pulse Secure VPN servers Pulse Secure VPN server firmware version SSH keys for each server A list of all local users and their password hashes Admin account details Last VPN logins (including usernames and cleartext passwords) VPN session cookies. ” reported ZDNet. ” reported ZDNet.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This tool is commonly used by threat actors, including ransomware operations, utilize to gain access to administrator credentials, and therefore, compromise Windows domain controllers. Citrix blog post: firmware updates for Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions 12.1 Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, China).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in the weblogin.cgi program of Zyxel NAS products running firmware version 5.21 “ the flaw is notable because it has attracted the interest of groups specializing in deploying ransomware at scale.” Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

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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. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Once again thank you!

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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. SecurityAffairs – FBI, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

More specifically, their three top concerns were that there would be an increase in attacks associated with Internet of Things (IoT) networks, that the 5G network would create a wider attack surface and that 5G hardware and firmware would lack security by design. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As you can see in the example below, during our research we identified multiple advertisements of raw logs that were stolen using the “Redline” malware. This means that they frequently advertise their operations on open communication channels, favoring attribution efforts and—in some cases—also supporting remediating strategies.

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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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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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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. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack. Also read: 19 Different Types of Malware Attacks: Examples & Defenses 3.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Experts recommend users to install routers update and patched firmware to mitigate the threat. “For home users, these attacks can lead to a number of complications, such as degraded service, malware infections, ransomware, and fraud. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2020

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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. Luna and Black Basta: new ransomware for Windows, Linux and ESXi. Targeted attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Unsigned Firmware running on peripherals could expose Windows, Linux systems to hack. US CISA warns of Ransomware attacks impacting pipeline operations. Croatias largest petrol station chain INA group hit by ransomware attack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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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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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. Hash: I don't.

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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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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But that's when you can see the damage that they could do the same thing with ransomware, was the same thing with IoT malware, you know, DDoS attack. One such company, Protraf, advertises itself as protecting these Minecraft server services from denial of service attacks. Darki: So imagine malware is something like a Swiss knife.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2018

Democrats. · A few days after discovery of GandCrab ransomware ver 4.0, Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. experts found 4.1 Pierluigi Paganini. Security Affairs – Newsletter ).

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Such discoveries usually lead to massive and indiscriminate exploitation, and compromised machines are sold on dark markets to secondary buyers for the purposes of ransomware deployment. The rest will take the form of pseudo-ransomware attacks or hacktivist operations in order to provide plausible deniability for their real authors.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. Then Mandiant reported the last known abuse that revealed the Poortry malware, which had been used in a number of cyberattacks including ransomware-based incidents.

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