Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. China installs a surveillance app on tourists phones while crossing in the Xinjiang. Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. After 2 years under the radars, Ratsnif emerges in OceanLotus ops. Cyber Defense Magazine – July 2019 has arrived.

Scams 71

Scams Advertising Spyware DNS 71

Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2022

The campaigns, discovered by the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team , are designed to implant a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that can be used to surveil the computers it infects, and run commands on them remotely. Download Domain. Download IP. A malicious job advert urges Russian readers to enable macros. C2 Domains.

Malware 145

Malware Phishing Government Accountability 145

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Judging from the main features of the P8RAT and SodaMaster backdoors, we believe these modules are downloaders responsible for downloading further malware which we have so far been unable to obtain. It then downloads and installs the miner. The sample extracts a URL from the “downloadURL” field for the next download.

Malware 138

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 138

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

MOUSEISLAND MOUSEISLAND is usually found within the embedded macros of a Microsoft Word document and can download other payloads. Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials.

Malware 98

Malware Banking Penetration Testing Healthcare 98

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2023

From there they went on to exploit additional flaws in the app developer’s web dashboard, downloading all records including customer email addresses. Use an antivirus on your phone. Keep threats off your Android devices by downloading Malwarebytes for Android today.

Spyware 98

Spyware Mobile Antivirus Software 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attackers obtain initial access to a system by sending a spear-phishing email to the victim containing a Dropbox download link. If the victim opens the document, Microsoft Office downloads the script and runs it using the MSHTML engine. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

Malware 133

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 133

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Once downloaded, they can steal sensitive information or even gain full control of the phone. Government and Law Enforcement Surveillance Another situation where phones can be legally hacked is during government surveillance. Malware Applications: Malicious software can disguise itself as legitimate apps.

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Hacking Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Surveillance 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. antivirus) require this access, malicious apps could abuse it to take full control of your device. Apps that need to download files, save user-generated content (e.g., Cybernews has the story.

Accountability 132

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 132

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

Initial reconnaissance is performed by the actor and communication with the implant is handed off to a second-stage C2 for additional downloads. The group’s operations were exposed in 2018, showing that it was conducting surveillance attacks against individuals in the Middle East. Other interesting discoveries.

Malware 145

Malware Government Spyware Social Engineering 145

Hackology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The malicious app containing Kamran was available for download from the Hunza News website, and the developer certificate used to sign the app was issued on January 10, 2023. To prevent falling victim to Kamran, it is crucial for users to be vigilant and only download apps from trusted and official sources.

Spyware 45

Spyware Malware Risk Mobile 45

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. This information can range from what websites you visit to your download history to your bank PIN. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2022

To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. See our picks for the the Best Antivirus Software. But breaches can also be caused by a poorly written policy, improper configurations, coding mistakes, unauthorized access points (APs), and other WLAN vulnerabilities.

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Security Performance Wireless Encryption Penetration Testing 130

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission in the United States, banned an app called SpyPhone, and its CEO Scott Zuckerman, from operating in the surveillance industry. It also means that just about anyone can do this, download the stalkerware onto another device. And what if that unease was coming from your mobile device. In early September 2021.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52