Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. Like other ransomware gangs, the group has developed a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The number of people who use antivirus is too low. Read the report

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.” Let me say up front that all organizations get hacked.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-GIB ) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Spyware: the most likely COVID-19 payload.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

A Russian-based group’s cyberattack in late May on a range governmental agencies, think thanks, non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and the like around the world highlight the growing threat from software supply chain campaigns like the high-profile SolarWinds hack that was perpetrated by the same cybercriminals last year.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

.” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. Require multifactor authentication. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data wiping attacks). Update software.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. SharkBot is a banking trojan that has been active since October 2021, it allows to steal banking account credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication mechanisms. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Sharkbot).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence. government’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at phishing-report@us-cert.gov. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack. Use 2FA authentication for better protection.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2020

enabling bad actors to perform spear-phishing attacks comparatively with a high success rate. An attacker could exploit the weakness to carry out spear-phishing campaigns using messages that include links to malicious files hosted on Google Drive. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Google Drive). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. One of the methods often utilized to hack into employees’ smartphones is so-called “ smishing ” (a combination of SMS and phishing).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Known as phishing scams , these messages will typically ask you to provide personal information or click on a malicious link.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Leverage antivirus software. Be wary of email offers.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Breaches often stem from exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications, with hackers using methods such as software vulnerabilities, phishing, or compromised credentials. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA): Enable multi-factor authentication to add an extra degree of security by requiring verification beyond passwords.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

The attacks were spotted in 2020, threat actors leveraged spear-phishing attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, hacking the infrastructure of contractors to penetrate the infrastructure of the Russian federal executive authorities. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian federal agencies). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2023

” Microsoft’s advisory on CVE-2023-36884 is pretty sparse, but it does include a Windows registry hack that should help mitigate attacks on this vulnerability. Microsoft has also published a blog post about phishing campaigns tied to Storm-0978 and to the exploitation of this flaw.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A well-timed phishing attack is all it takes to steal a user’s personal or financial information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This system uses an external device (usually your phone) as an additional authentication step. In this case, if your password gets hacked, the criminal still can’t gain access to your account and you’ll immediately know something is not right. . #4: 4: Educate Yourself.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. Rounding out the top three is targeted phishing. Ngrok and AnyDesk are legitimate utilities; they are not detected by antivirus tools as malware and are often used for legitimate purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Most organizations use email as a basic communication method. Organizations that understand email security in detail can adopt email security options that are a good fit for their needs and resources.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Antivirus and security giant Avast and virtual private networking (VPN) software provider NordVPN each today disclosed months-long network intrusions that — while otherwise unrelated — shared a common cause: Forgotten or unknown user accounts that granted remote access to internal systems with little more than a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The industry houses valuable patient data in abundance, and cybercriminals have become skilled at using powerful hacking tools to launch more weaponized and severe ransomware attacks against providers. Regular backups and multi-factor authentication should also be consistently enforced for all accounts. million patients.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

A mainstay of business-centric attacks, everything from spear phishing to CEO fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) lies in wait for unwary admins. These may be obtained by phishing, social engineering, insider threats, or carelessly handed data. Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Trusted relationships.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

“UNC2465’s move from drive-by attacks on website visitors or phishing emails to this software supply chain attack shows a concerning shift that presents new challenges for detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, UNC2465). ” concludes the report. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

. “According to open-source reporting, DarkSide actors have previously been observed gaining initial access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (Phishing [ T1566] , Exploit Public-Facing Application [ T1190 ], External Remote Services [ T1133 ]).[

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Take action on phishing – according to the FBI , phishing was the top cybercrime in 2020, with the number of incidents doubling over the previous year.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use multifactor authentication where possible. ransomware and phishing scams). SecurityAffairs – hacking, AvosLocker ransomware). Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Disable unused ports.

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

The most common vectors discussed across cybercriminal forums in recent months are: Reverse proxy phishing Cryptojacking Dusting Clipping Reverse proxy phishing is a sort of domain-spoofing Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack whereby an attacker secretly “listens” to traffic between two unsuspecting parties.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The FBI, the US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security have published technical details of a new North-Korea linked hacking operation. This malware is currently used for phishing & remote access by #DPRK cyber actors to conduct illegal activity, steal funds & evade sanctions.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

What Methods Are Employed by Identity Thieves Phishing Identity thieves will create fake emails trying to impersonate an organization to get you to reveal information. Hacking Identity thieves may even try to hack databases, such as institutions or government agencies, to steal your personal information, such as tax-related documents.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Lace Tempest (Storm-0950, overlaps w/ FIN11, TA505) authenticates as the user with the highest privileges to exfiltrate files,” Microsoft notes. TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination. Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Memorial Day holiday.

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