Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

.” The NCSC also provided info about the initial infection vectors observed in the ransomware attacks: Insecure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations Vulnerable Software or Hardware Phishing emails. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

. “When launched, BATLOADER uses MSI Custom Actions to launch malicious PowerShell activity or run batch scripts to aid in disabling security solutions and lead to the delivery of various encrypted malware payloads that is decrypted and launched with PowerShell commands.” anydeskos[.]com ” concludes the IT giant.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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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. The attackers implement a double extortion model using the PYSA ransomware to exfiltrate data from victims prior to encrypting their files.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The threat actors launched spear-phishing campaigns against the victims, in some cases, the messages contained information related to the victims which were not publicly available. ” reads the report published by Kaspersky.

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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. File encryption 2013 – 2015. It emerged in September 2013 and paved the way for hundreds of file-encrypting menaces that have splashed onto the scene ever since.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

The phishing emails contain a Microsoft Office attachment that includes an external reference in its metadata which downloads a malicious template file. “This technique works by sending an encrypted string appended to the DNS query set as a subdomain. ” reads the analysis published by the experts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. ransomware include remote desktop protocol (RDP) exploitation, drive-by compromise, phishing campaigns, abuse of valid accounts, and exploitation of public-facing applications.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2022

The trojan has been disseminated via phishing templates impersonating Tax services in Portugal. The victims’ data is encrypted and sent to the C2 server geolocated in Russia. Phishing wave. At this moment, the infection chain is able to bypass the antivirus detection, with the latter EXE ( WpfApp14.exe Key findings.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

Ryuk infects computers by encrypting all local and shared files, not allowing the user’s access without paying the ransom. The term malware has been gaining prominence as a result of the wave of malware and phishing campaigns that anyone is subject to”, says Cipher. This enhancement appeared in the middle of September 2019.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

According to open-source reporting, since August 2020, DarkSide actors have been targeting multiple large, high-revenue organizations, resulting in the encryption and theft of sensitive data. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. 3 ],[ 4 ]” reads the joint alert.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Researchers at Cofense have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting Brazilian citizens with the Astaroth Trojan that uses Facebook and YouTube in the infection process. The attach chain appears to be very complex and starts with phishing messages that come with an.htm file attached. ” reads the analysis published by Cofense.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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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. Scams, Phishing, and Malware: It is common for unethical hackers and criminals on the Internet to use personal data to create trustworthy phishing emails.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

We believe that these archive files have been distributed using spear phishing emails. The used lure is in Russian is called “ Information security memo ” which provide security practices for passwords, confidential information, etc. Data encryption with HTTP requests. RSA Encryption routine.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Controls: Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and measures to safeguard assets and data. Audit Focus: Assess access controls to ensure only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information. Review encryption methods and protocols to protect data in transit and at rest.

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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. Disable hyperlinks in received emails.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

We believe that these archive files have been distributed using spear phishing emails. The used lure is in Russian is called " Information security memo " which provide security practices for passwords, confidential information, etc. Data encryption with HTTP requests. RSA Encryption routine.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. The malicious activity starts with a phishing email sent to the target victims in Latin American – Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Peru – and Europe – Spain and Portugal. In short, the phishing email is received by victims.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Under-resourced Information Security Managers were not performing their business as usual role (including a NIST-based cybersecurity review of systems) but were working on evaluating security controls for the COVID-19 vaccination system. The antivirus server was later encrypted in the attack).

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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. Your router is needed to be secured in the same way your device requires security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

The malware is disseminated via malspam campaigns – phishing emails distributed for a high range of users and using a template that impersonates an invoice email from the Vodafone group. The reason why two paths were identified on the server is simple: the threat is the same but used in different phishing campaigns.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2020

There are five main ways to get a ransomware infection: Phishing emails Exploit kits Brute force attacks Malicious apps and extensions Infected executables You can get more details in our article, revealing 5 main ransomware sources. Ransomware encrypts your files, and backup is the best way to get them back.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2019

Classic phishing document view. Another interesting technique abused by cyber-criminals in the wild is the “ Certificate Spoofing “, allowing malware to easily bypass a relevant portion of anti-virus engines, even if they employ identification techniques theoretically able to detect encrypted and packed threats.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

Information about initial dropper. The intercepted attack starts with a spear-phishing email embedding a spreadsheet. su”, using an SSL encrypted communication, and stores them in “C:UsersPublic” path: “ rtegre.exe ” and “ wprgxyeqd79.exe Information about MPress packer used in “winserv.exe” payload. The TA505 Connection.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 12th, Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (UA-Cert) warned about phishing emails impersonating Ukrainian government entities. [ 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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2019

In February 2019, SI-LAB captured multiple samples of phishing campaigns using an Office Excel document carrying a malicious Excel 4.0 This technology is stored in the Workbook OLE stream in Excel 97-2003 format which makes it very difficult to detect and parse by antivirus (AV) engines.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams? What are Phishing Scams?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Phishing Simulations from Cyber Aware Phishing simulation is a program designed for business owners and employers to train their staff to identify phishing scams. Given that phishing accounts for 90% of data breaches , this simulation must be a part of every company’s security education.

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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. Conclusion.

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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. Application Security: Application security refers to the measures taken to secure software applications from cyber-attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2020

. “In strict accordance with DeathStalker’s traditions, the implant will try to evade detection or sandboxes execution with various tricks such as detecting mouse movements, filtering the client’s MAC addresses, and adapting its execution flow depending on detected antivirus products.”

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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. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab.

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