Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Most of the stolen files (50%+) were text files, some of them containing software logs, passwords, personal notes, and other sensitive information. Experts found over 650,000 Word documents and.pdf files in the archive. More than 1 million images have been stolen by the malware, including 696,000.png png and 224,000.jpg

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Malware Computers and Electronics Software Financial Services 118

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

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. Once provided the login credentials, the user will be informed of a pending refund and will be asked to download a document, print and sign it.

Phishing 90

Phishing Social Engineering Malware Advertising 90

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 74

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 74

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

In the documented attack, once the backdoor is deployed, UNC2465 interactively established an NGROK tunnel and performed lateral movements in less than 24 hours. “A well-rounded security program is essential to mitigate risk from sophisticated groups such as UNC2465 as they continue to adapt to a changing security landscape.”

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Ransomware Antivirus Software 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

“The purpose of this document is to describe the operating mode used during these attacks and the associated compromise indicators, then to provide recommendations to limit the impact of this type of incident.” “ “The password database was leaked shortly before the attack. ” continues the alert.

Government 121

Government Ransomware Encryption Penetration Testing 121

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After that, the following files are extracted, namely: Avira.exe : Legitimate injector from Avira Antivirus. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication.

Antivirus 122

Antivirus Malware Banking Internet 122

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

This advanced custom Rat is mainly the work of a threat actor that targets Russian entities by using lures in archive file format and more recently Office documents leveraging the Follina vulnerability. The earliest versions of this Rat was typically archived into a zip file pretending to be a document specific to a Russian group.

Malware 117

Malware Encryption Antivirus Architecture 117

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

Information about initial dropper. The document is weaponized with malicious macro code triggered when the user opens the document to see the content under the obfuscated view. XLS document. The “-p” parameter, indeed, specify the password of the archive to be extracted. Conclusion.

Retail 76

Retail Banking Advertising Encryption 76

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

This advanced custom Rat is mainly the work of a threat actor that targets Russian entities by using lures in archive file format and more recently Office documents leveraging the Follina vulnerability. The earliest versions of this Rat was typically archived into a zip file pretending to be a document specific to a Russian group.

Malware 67

Malware Encryption Antivirus Architecture 67

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

This is a clear signal that most of the antivirus engines don’t detect yet the malware signature. In contrast, files [1] and [3] are harmless and are only used as a way of inducing the victims to open the VBS document – the Lampion 1st stage. But the file is protected with a password. Figure 29: Password of 0.zip

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Malware Internet Internet Antivirus 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Malware can use this permission to plant harmful files or steal sensitive information. antivirus) require this access, malicious apps could abuse it to take full control of your device. images and documents), or cache data locally often request this permission. While some legitimate apps (e.g.,

Accountability 118

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 118

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

3 ] The emails redirected victims to a website delivering fake antivirus updates that eventually downloaded Cobalt Strike beacons, or two custom Go malware variants named GraphSteel and GrimPlant. The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued a warning about the use of Kaspersky products. [ link] (accessed Mar.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

Just after the opening of malicious documents and the installation of FlawedAmmy RAT implants, the group used to deploy a particular credential stealing software, part of their arsenal, revealing details of their recent operation. Figure 3: Malware Signature by SLON LTD.

Banking 79

Banking Malware Surveillance Retail 79

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So it’s important to teach all your employees that have access to the network how to identify possible security threats and train them to use cyber security best practices. Create a cyber security policy and make sure that all employees know that information security is a priority. Create a Strong Password Policy.

Computers and Electronics 120

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2023

A password-protected RAR archive (random password). Upon executing the SFX, the original torbrowser.exe and the RAR extraction tool are launched on the embedded password-protected RAR archive. The archive is password-protected to evade detection. A command-line RAR extraction tool with a randomized name.

Malware 97

Malware Passwords Cryptocurrency Antivirus 97

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Security experts from NVISO Labs recently spotted the activity of a new malware gang, tracked as Epic Manchego, that is actively targeting companies across the world with phishing emails since June. The phishing messages carry weaponized Excel documents that are able to bypass security checks and that had low detection rates.

Cybercrime 112

Cybercrime Phishing Advertising Antivirus 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2019

The infection chain is composed by different stages of password protected SFX (self extracting archive), each containing vbs or batch scripts. At the same time, the extracted document will be shown in order to divert the user attention and to continue the infection unnoticed. Fake document to divert attention on malware execution.

Passwords 72

Passwords DNS Engineering Malware 72

SecureList

APRIL 24, 2023

Tomiris’s endgame consistently appears to be the regular theft of internal documents. File stealers specifically built to exfiltrate documents, often relying on a hardcoded list of file extensions to automatically find recently edited files and upload them to a C2. Some samples contain traces of Russian language.

Malware 102

Malware DNS Government Software 102

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. This information is then used for unauthorized and illegal activities, which could have a devastating impact on individuals and organizations. Protect Your Device and Connection.

Phishing 100

Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 100

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Endpoint Security Endpoint security protects the physical and virtual endpoints connected to the network.

Architecture 120

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

“The security risks of remote working have been well documented. Examples of this include keeping software up to date, backing up data, and maintaining good password practices. Many of those who are new to eCommerce have proven more likely to reuse passwords and less likely to follow security best practices.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Backups Ransomware Passwords 52

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So a hacker is able to do misconfiguration, able to escalate to a local system, and then maybe extract hashes and maybe someone is not using labs or maybe they are so they are randomizing administrators passwords or not. But it's not really like an official knowledge that's served out there that says, usually have a strong password.

Software 40

Software Phishing Passwords Authentication 40

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

For example, Malwarebytes asked ChatGPT to write the opening paragraph of a novel about an antiquated antivirus program that relies on signature-based detection to stop new and emerging threats. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

Cybersecurity 80

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 80