article thumbnail

Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Kaspersky did not respond to repeated requests for comment. effective July 20, 2024.

Malware 279
article thumbnail

Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. One of the alleged hackers was first profiled here in 2012 as the owner of a Chinese antivirus firm. Image: FBI.

Antivirus 363
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

US Government Exposes North Korean Malware

Schneier on Security

It's interesting to see the US government take a more aggressive stance on foreign malware. Making samples public, so all the antivirus companies can add them to their scanning systems, is a big deal -- and probably required some complicated declassification maneuvering.

article thumbnail

News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus — 66% of malware infections missed

The Last Watchdog

SpyClouds findings underscore that while EDR and antivirus (AV) tools are essential and block a wide range of security threats, no security solution can block 100% of attacks. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide.

Antivirus 113
article thumbnail

Details on Uzbekistan Government Malware: SandCat

Schneier on Security

Kaspersky has uncovered an Uzbeki hacking operation, mostly due to incompetence on the part of the government hackers.

article thumbnail

German government advises against using Kaspersky antivirus

Bleeping Computer

BSI, the federal cybersecurity authority in Germany, has issued a public statement to warn critical entities in the country against using Kaspersky antivirus software products. [.].

Antivirus 143
article thumbnail

FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

Krebs on Security

The “fud” bit stands for “Fully Un-Detectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances. “These tools were also used to acquire victim user credentials and utilize those credentials to further these fraudulent schemes.

Phishing 290