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FBI and CISA published a new advisory on AvosLocker ransomware

Security Affairs

AvosLocker affiliates use legitimate software and open-source remote system administration tools to compromise the victims’ networks. bat) scripts [T1059.003] for lateral movement, privilege escalation, and disabling antivirus software. This joint CSA updates the advisory published by the US Government on March 17, 2022.

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A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group

Krebs on Security

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. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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Microsoft warns of Human-Operated Ransomware as a growing threat to businesses

Security Affairs

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. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale

Security Affairs

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.”. Experts pointed out that ComplexCodes had been selling a “WeSupply Crypto Stealer” since May 2020.,

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How Did Authorities Identify the Alleged Lockbit Boss?

Krebs on Security

This post examines the activities of Khoroshev’s many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years. was used by a Russian-speaking member called Pin on the English-language cybercrime forum Opensc. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev.

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US authorities charged Dridex gang members for stealing over $100 Million

Security Affairs

“According to the indictment, Bugat is a malware specifically crafted to defeat antivirus and other protective measures employed by victims. For over a decade, Maksim Yakubets and Igor Turashev led one of the most sophisticated transnational cybercrime syndicates in the world,” said U.S. Attorney Brady.

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Cyber Security Training for Employees

Spinone

In this Cyber Security Training for Employees you will find an extensive instruction on how to avoid becoming a cybercrime victim which will be useful for your colleagues. There are computer hack techniques even before you open a file on USB and long before your antivirus scans it.