Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This data may include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and other sensitive information. They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. Aspiring cybercriminals no longer require the technical skills to use info stealers and conduct cybercrime.

Banking 114

Banking Cybercrime Malware Accountability 114

Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

Roughly nine years ago, KrebsOnSecurity profiled a Pakistan-based cybercrime group called “ The Manipulaters ,” a sprawling web hosting network of phishing and spam delivery platforms. Manipulaters advertisement for “Office 365 Private Page with Antibot” phishing kit sold on the domain heartsender,com.

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Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 221

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. In many cases, the crooks hack managed service providers (MSPs) first and then use this access to compromise the partnering organizations.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

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. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. And guess what?

Scams 99

Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 99

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Implement network segmentation.

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Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 104

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Related: The threat of ‘business logic’ hacks. Because the address comes across as an internal team member, people trust them, ultimately exposing themselves to cybercrime. To prevent malicious scams, companies should do the following: •Install high-quality antivirus software and spam filters.

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Phishing Scams Cybercrime Passwords 124

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. If your friend or colleague is suddenly asking you for money or to change your password, call them on the phone and ask if they really sent the message. How can just one employee mishap cost a company millions?

Social Engineering 111

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 111

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

These services can be used in a legitimate manner for several business purposes — such as price comparisons or sales intelligence — but they are massively abused for hiding cybercrime activity because they can make it difficult to trace malicious traffic to its original source. ” A depiction of the Proxygate service.

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VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 304

Spinone

AUGUST 20, 2018

In the previous post we have covered the cyber security topics of suspicious files and links, password creation and 2-step verification. Let’s discuss OS and software, antivirus, backup, mobile security, physical security and so on. Antivirus For Linux or Maс OS do not use antivirus. For Windows use antivirus.

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Cybercrime Antivirus Backups Encryption 40

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. It is also recommendable to check the virus vault of your antivirus. The decryptor also allows users with a valid decryption password and to back up encrypted files to data loss. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Malware Antivirus Encryption 90

Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Students can also make easy targets because they are often inexperienced with cyber-education and fall prey more easily to common hacking techniques. Improve Your Password Security.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Education Banking 98

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. ru account was used without his permission.

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Ransomware Accountability Cybercrime Backups 218

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. The Dark Web: The dark web is where hacked accounts and stolen personal data is bought and sold. Here are some tips: Update your password every 72 days on all of your accounts.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . Below the list of mitigations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Enforce a strong password policy.

Malware 65

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 65

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

Our investigation showed that the samples had leaked accounts, customer passwords, and unique company IDs used as extensions of encrypted files.” Experts noticed that Agenda changes the default user’s password and enables automatic login with the new login credentials to evade detection. Trend Micro concludes. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Accountability Antivirus 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

Microsoft is warning of human-operated ransomware, this kind of attack against businesses is becoming popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. Human-operated ransomware is a technique usually employed in nation-state attacks that is becoming very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Human-operated ransomare).

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Cybercrime Social Engineering Banking 114

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. At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Education 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ranzy Locker ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 128

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

The Lemon Group cybercrime ring has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. A cybercrime group tracked has Lemon Group has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. 231 banking malware. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro.

Mobile 85

Mobile Advertising Malware Cybercrime 85

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

Website owners are recommended to: Keep all software on your website up to date Use strong passwords Use 2FA on your administrative panel Place your website behind a firewall service. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WordPress). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 90

DDOS Malware Antivirus Firewall 90

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

A new cryptocurrency stealer dubbed WeSteal is available on the cybercrime underground, unlike other commodity cryptocurrency stealers, its author doesn’t masquerade its purpose and promises “the leading way to make money in 2021.”. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WeSteal). ” reads the post published by Palo Alto Networks.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising System Administration 106

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. Use good passwords.

Surveillance 85

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 85

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2022

In addition to the rootkit capability, the malware provides a backdoor for the threat actor to log in as any user on the machine with a hardcoded password, and to execute commands with the highest privileges.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Symbiote backdoor). ” reads the report published by Blackberry. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 144

Malware DNS Antivirus Passwords 144

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2019

The malicious code is under continuous enhancement, it is offered for sale on various hacking forums as a keylogger and stealer, it allows to monitor systems and exfiltrate information. The latest variant appeared in the cybercrime underground in December 2018, it was named HawkEye Reborn v9. ” continues the analysis.

Antivirus 82

Antivirus Malware Advertising Passwords 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. The script launches the main routine of the malware that installs malicious browser extensions to exfiltrate passwords and crypto wallet data. If all checks pass, the loader decrypts and executes a second-stage PowerShell script. ” concludes the report.

Encryption 86

Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware, then a password argument is mandatory during the execution of the ransomware.” Use of PowerShell and Batch scripts are observed across most intrusions, which focus on system discovery, reconnaissance, password/credential hunting, and privilege escalation. For example, LockBit 3.0 ” continues the report.

Ransomware 80

Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 80

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

How not to disclosure a Hack. UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. review Active Directory password policy. In a series of blog posts , Microsoft said a hacking group operating out of China which it calls Hafnium , was exploiting the vulnerability. .

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Experts revealed that the botnet was used by the TA505 cybercrime gang to distribute the FlawedAmmy RAT and some email stealers. In classic social engineering attack, the phishing message presents a “one time username and password” to the victims and urges the user to click the “Login Right Here” button. Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 82

Phishing Social Engineering Malware Advertising 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Attackers hacked support agent to access Microsoft Outlook email accounts. RCE flaw in Electronic Arts Origin client exposes gamers to hack. Broadcom WiFi Driver bugs expose devices to hack. Facebook admitted to have stored millions of Instagram users passwords in plaintext. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy.

Computers and Electronics 62

Computers and Electronics Spyware Data breaches Advertising 62

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. Fxmsp took his first steps in the cybercrime scene in September 2016 when he registered on an underground forum, fuckav[.]ru. Geography and victims. First steps. Recommendations.

Antivirus 83

Antivirus Advertising Hacking Banking 83

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The advisory also provides mitigations: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Accountability Firmware Antivirus 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FBI). Pierluigi Paganini.

Education 92

Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 92

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

“ “The password database was leaked shortly before the attack. ” Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. .” SecurityAffairs – Pysa ransomware, cybercrime). ” continues the alert. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 105

Government Ransomware Encryption Penetration Testing 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. The first half of 2019 saw a 10-fold increase in the number of password-protected objects, such as documents and archive files, being used to deliver malware. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 71

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. NanoCore NanoCore is used for stealing victims' information, including passwords and emails. It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information.

Malware 89

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 89

Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2020

For instance, to disable built-in antivirus software, the attackers used Defender Control and Your Uninstaller. As the attackers usually need several attempts to brute force passwords and gain access to the RDP, it is important to enable account lockout policies by limiting the number of failed login attempts per user.

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Threat Detection Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime 86