CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

In November 2021, AT&T Alien Labs™ first published research on our discovery of new malware written in the open-source programming language Golang. The team named this malware “BotenaGo.” Key takeaways: BotenaGo malware source code is now available to any malicious hacker or malware developer.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

The BlackCat/ALPHV a Ransomware was first discovered in December by malware researchers from Recorded Future and MalwareHunterTeam. The malware is the first professional ransomware strain that was written in the Rust programming language. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

The malware targets WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business messaging apps and can allow attackers to conduct multiple malicious activities. “Among them is the interception of chats and the theft of the confidential information that could be found in them; this malware can also execute spam campaigns and various scam schemes.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware. Many of its developers have been associated with the Darkside/Blackmatter group , which also brings about the concern of dealing with experienced malware operators. This malware, after successfully gaining access to the target machine, beacons back data on the victim machine (host UUID).

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“They are also urged to read the NCSC’s newly-updated guidance on mitigating malware and ransomware attacks , and to develop an incident response plan which they regularly test.” ” reads the advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 14, 2019

With all the talk of escalating cyber warfare , the spread of counterfeit smartphones and new forms of self-replicating malware , I came away from Black Hat USA 2019 (my 15 th ) marveling, once more, at the panache of modern cyber criminals. Mainstreaming EDR EDR came along to supplement signature-based antivirus.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Users of the Network attached storage devices manufactured have reported a mystery string of malware attacks that disabled software updates by hijacking entries in host machines’ hosts file. The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “0.0.0.0

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

Upon compromising the domain administrator account, threat actors could distributee malware to other systems on the same network. “The primary causes of the incident include the use of an outdated and vulnerable firmware version on the Fortigate VPN server (version 6.0.2 ” continues Kaspersky. ” continues Kaspersky.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Introduction It’s just another cryptocurrency miner… Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. This malware employed a custom EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to infiltrate its victims’ systems.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. They are designed to detect and block file-based malware attacks, examine network activities for malicious operations, and facilitate incident investigation and remediation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

The Lemon Group cybercrime ring has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. A cybercrime group tracked has Lemon Group has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. 231 banking malware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

These steps are covered in more depth in How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack , so for now, we’ll simply presume the attackers and malware are under control. Ransomware decryptors can potentially load other malware, drop back doors, or add new users to systems as they process the decryption. How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

“As a result, AvosLocker indicators of compromise (IOCs) vary between indicators specific to AvosLocker malware and indicators specific to the individual affiliate responsible for the intrusion.” Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are notaccessible from every other machine.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. These systems can detect and block unauthorized access attempts, malware infections and other security threats.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

And they need to know that it has not been altered during its lifetime by a third party, such as having malware inserted. . The software your company uses, including the software that your employees install, could’ve had malware inserted along the way. Firmware and embedded software . Application software .

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Enable increased logging policies, enforce PowerShell logging, and ensure antivirus / endpoint detection and response (EDR) are deployed to all endpoints and enabled. Identify and create offline backups for critical assets.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Twelve drivers can subvert security mechanisms, while seven enable firmware erasure in SPI flash memory, rendering the system unbootable.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Spirent refers to this as “data breach emulation,’’ something David DeSanto, Spirent’s threat research director, told me is designed to give companyies a great advantage; it makes it possible to see precisely how the latest ransomware or crypto mining malware would impact a specific network, with all of its quirky complexity. DeSanto: Yes.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination. Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. To identify suspicious activity and malware traversal, use network monitoring tools. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware on a regular basis.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures. Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Run a complete antivirus/anti-malware scan and update software. Here are some steps to take if you’ve been hacked: Update all of your device firmware and software. Giving someone temporary access to your PC may mean they can control it remotely later, in addition to profiting off your information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. . • Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g.,

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The PyInstaller module for Windows contains a script named “Guard” Interestingly, this malware was developed for both Windows and macOS operating systems. The malware tries to spread to other hosts on the network by infecting USB drives. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

In the webcast, we also provided an analysis of attacks identified using Kaspersky’s honeypot network in Ukraine; as well as an analysis of the APT attacks by Gamaredon, Cyclops Blink, Hades/Sandworm and unknown groups, using commodity malware such as PandoraBlade. Install security software on endpoints.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you don’t know where to start, Pieter Arntz, Malware Intelligence Researcher and regular contributor to the Malwarebytes Labs blog, has shared the six brilliant Chrome extensions he personally uses. Cybercriminals use files and malicious links to get their malware into devices. Install an antivirus (AV) you trust.

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