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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2021

Upon executing the code, it will ask the user the path for the payload to be encrypted and the password to be used for AES encryption to hide the malware within the loader. In case, the password is not provided, the tool generates one. ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database.

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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. These included logins for social media, online games, online marketplaces, job-search sites, consumer electronics, financial services, email services, and more. png and 224,000.jpg

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware, then a password argument is mandatory during the execution of the ransomware.” ” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. It also supports a Safe Mode feature to bypass endpoint antivirus and detection.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. “ “The password database was leaked shortly before the attack. The malicious code appended the extension.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. 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.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Portdoor backdoor implements multiple functionalities, including the ability to do reconnaissance, target profiling, delivery of additional payloads, privilege escalation, process manipulation static detection antivirus evasion, one-byte XOR encryption, AES-encrypted data exfiltration.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

“BlackByte is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) group that encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers.” Once gained access to the network, threat actors deployed tools to perform lateral movements and escalate privileges before exfiltrating and encrypting files.

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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

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

. “The APT actors may be using any or all of these CVEs to gain access to networks across multiple critical infrastructure sectors to gain access to key networks as pre-positioning for follow-on data exfiltration or data encryption attacks,” continues the advisory. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

The Ukrainian Security Service shared indicators of compromise for this attack on the platform “MISP-UA” Below the recommendations by the CERT: Recommendations: Do not download encrypted archives or password archives from the Internet. If necessary, contact the sender to find out if the attachment letter was sent.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

The used lure is in Russian is called “ Information security memo ” which provide security practices for passwords, confidential information, etc. The threat actor has left some debugging information including a pdb path from which we derived and picked a name for this new Rat: Debug Information.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). Encryption. Call Security Experts. OAuth is a magical mechanism which prevents you from having to remember 10,000 passwords.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals. Whether you access the internet with a secure private connection or use public Wi-Fi, VPN ensures your complete online safety. This way you stay informed and safe from any suspicious activities on your connection.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

The used lure is in Russian is called " Information security memo " which provide security practices for passwords, confidential information, etc. The threat actor has left some debugging information including a pdb path from which we derived and picked a name for this new Rat: Debug Information.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

Attackers also used other techniques to target security professionals, for example in some cases distributed blog posts as MHTML files that contained some obfuscated JavaScript that was pointing to a ZINC-controlled domain for further JavaScript to execute. . “If you visited the referenced ZINC-owned blog (br0vvnn[.]io),

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

According to the experts, LOLbins are very effecting in evading antivirus software. . “This campaign also utilized Cloudflare workers (JavaScript execution environment) to download modules and payloads, negating network security measures. .” continues the researchers.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

There was no need for a password or login credentials to access the information, and the data was not encrypted. The leak has since been secured. A good antivirus program can also aid in protection from malware, trojans, and other dangers. What’s Happening?

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

su”, using an SSL encrypted communication, and stores them in “C:UsersPublic” path: “ rtegre.exe ” and “ wprgxyeqd79.exe The “-p” parameter, indeed, specify the password of the archive to be extracted. Information about MPress packer used in “winserv.exe” payload. Example of junk instructions used in macro.

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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.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

Firstly, we noticed this secondary component was well protected against antivirus detection, in fact, the PE file was signed by Sectigo in the first half of May, one of the major Russian Certification Authority. Figure 3: Malware Signature by SLON LTD.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Two-step verification is a means to increase security by having two components to your authentication scheme in that you (1) have something you know, a password, and (2) have something you are physically in possession of, your phone. This is either by push notification on newer Android phones or using a one-time password or OTP.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The increasingly distributed nature of IT – with data and applications living in and being accessed through the cloud, outside of traditional data centers protected by firewalls and antivirus software – is helping to fuel the zero-trust push, which states that identity is key. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

Among the information commonly targeted by hackers using phishing scams are passwords. As an example, phishing scams posing as legitimate companies such as banking institutions, social media organizations, or online vendors may try to lure a user into disclosing or resetting their password.

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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. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Examples of this include keeping software up to date, backing up data, and maintaining good password practices. Cyber attacks nowadays do not often come from ingenious ‘hackers’ in dark rooms, they’re often the result of an employee reusing the same password, or businesses not implementing basic practices such as multi-factor authentication.

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SecureList

APRIL 24, 2023

Operators routinely mix and match the various families, trying to deploy tools (often repeatedly) with little regard for stealth until one doesn’t get caught by antivirus software. In the grander scheme of things, this investigation reveals the pitfalls that the information security industry faces when working on cyberattacks.

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