The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

The end game for this particular hacking ring is to install crypto currency mining routines on compromised Linux servers. Xbash gets rolling by infecting one device, which then serves as the launch pad for deeper hacking forays limited only by the attacker’s initiative. Use a password manager.

Passwords 196

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Internet 196

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 100

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. Security firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware to allow victims of the malware to recover locked files. It is also recommendable to check the virus vault of your antivirus.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Malware Antivirus Encryption 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ZonaAlarm , the popular security software firm owned by Check Point Technologies, has suffered a data breach. According to the post published by The Hacker News, the security breach exposed the data of ZonaAlarm discussion forum users. You will be requested to reset your password once joining the forum.”

Hacking 67

Hacking Data breaches Passwords Advertising 67

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g.,

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 108

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

.” Upon executing the malware, the Rust binary prompts an error requiring a password to be passed as an argument. Passing the “—password” parameter in conjunction with a dummy password “AgendaPass,” the ransomware starts its malicious activity by terminating various processes and services. . Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Encryption Healthcare Education 128

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If your friend or colleague is suddenly asking you for money or to change your password, call them on the phone and ask if they really sent the message. Use a strong password and store it correctly: Strong passwords consist of a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols such as punctuation.

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 115

Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

In case a system was compromised through the Windows Remote Desktop feature, the experts recommend changing all passwords of all users that are allowed to login remotely and check the local user accounts for additional accounts the attacker might have added. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). ” reads the guide.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Encryption Malware Accountability 125

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 381 appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 73

DDOS Data breaches Malware Antivirus 73

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

More than 15 billion username and passwords are available on cybercrime marketplaces, including over 5 billion unique credentials, states the experts. According to the company, most of the username and password combinations are available for free, and 5 billion of the above credentials are “unique.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 120

Cybercrime Antivirus Marketing Accountability 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

“Recently, a new infection vector that cracks Windows machines through SMB password brute force is on the rise” reads the analysis published by AVAST. The module that implements the warm capabilities was spotted scanning the internet and performing password brute-force attacks against Windows systems with SMB port open online.

DNS 130

DNS Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Antivirus firm Emsisoft discloses a data breach, a third-party had access to a publicly exposed database containing technical logs. The company already notified the affected users and implemented additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 125

Malware Data breaches Antivirus Passwords 125

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. Trend Micro concludes. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Encryption Accountability Antivirus 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ranzy Locker ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 131

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 131

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

Website owners are recommended to: Keep all software on your website up to date Use strong passwords Use 2FA on your administrative panel Place your website behind a firewall service. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WordPress). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 93

DDOS Malware Antivirus Firewall 93

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

A joint report published by Rostelecom-Solar and the FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have stolen information from Russian federal agencies. The malware supports two authentication methods: basic (with login and password) and oauth (with using a token).”

Computers and Electronics 116

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 116

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. The script launches the main routine of the malware that installs malicious browser extensions to exfiltrate passwords and crypto wallet data. If all checks pass, the loader decrypts and executes a second-stage PowerShell script. ” concludes the report.

Encryption 89

Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 89

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, custom malware). The post Mysterious custom malware used to steal 1.2TB of data from million PCs appeared first on Security Affairs.

Malware 115

Malware Computers and Electronics Software Financial Services 115

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . Below the list of mitigations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 66

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 66

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The information gathered by the experts led them into believing that the goal of the attacks was cyberespionage, the researchers linked the campaigns with a Chinese APT group tracked as TA428 (aka Colourful Panda, BRONZE DUDLEY). . Once gained control of a target’s IT infrastructure, threat actors started stealing sensitive information.

Antivirus 100

Antivirus Encryption Malware Hacking 100

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2022

In addition to the rootkit capability, the malware provides a backdoor for the threat actor to log in as any user on the machine with a hardcoded password, and to execute commands with the highest privileges.” Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 144

Malware DNS Antivirus Passwords 144

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Kaspersky has fixed several flaws affecting the web protection features implemented in some of its security products. The vulnerabilities were found by the security researcher Wladimir Palant that reported them to Kaspersky in December 2018. As in: under some circumstances, antivirus would still crash. ” reads the post.

Antivirus 86

Antivirus Advertising Password Management Passwords 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware, then a password argument is mandatory during the execution of the ransomware.” Use of PowerShell and Batch scripts are observed across most intrusions, which focus on system discovery, reconnaissance, password/credential hunting, and privilege escalation. ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 83

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. ” If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Malware 136

Malware Encryption Antivirus Passwords 136

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The CISA agency provides recommendations for system administrators and owners to enhance the level of security of their organizations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Taidoor).

Malware 107

Malware Government Passwords System Administration 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released reports on North Korea-linked HIDDEN COBRA malware. The FBI, the US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security have published technical details of a new North-Korea linked hacking operation.

Malware 116

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 116

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. .

Passwords 67

Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 67

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Ethical hackers look for security flaws and vulnerabilities for the purpose of fixing them. Ethical hackers don’t break laws when hacking. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. While some do it for cyber-adventure, others hack into computers for spying, activism, or financial gain.

Social Engineering 95

Social Engineering Hacking Spyware Antivirus 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

. “To secure against Emotet, CISA and MS-ISAC recommend implementing the mitigation measures described in this Alert, which include applying protocols that block suspicious attachments, using antivirus software, and blocking suspicious IPs.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, CISA). Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 136

Government Banking Advertising Malware 136

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ukraine). Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 94

Phishing Government Antivirus Passwords 94

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The advisory also provides mitigations: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Accountability Firmware Antivirus 91

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FBI). Pierluigi Paganini.

Education 96

Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 96

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

While many organizations are now focusing more on perimeter defenses and two-factor authentication after recent public examples of password reuse or VPN appliance exploitation, monitoring on endpoints is often overlooked or left to traditional antivirus.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, UNC2465). ” concludes the report.

Cybercrime 106

Cybercrime Ransomware Antivirus Software 106

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. Operators behind the Pysa malware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. SecurityAffairs – hacking, PYSA). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Penetration Testing Healthcare Government 101

Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2019

. “Teams of hackers connected to the Chinese Ministry of State Security had penetrated HPE’s cloud computing service and used it as a launchpad to attack customers, plundering reams of corporate and government secrets for years in what U.S. “The hacking campaign, known as “ Cloud Hopper ,” was the subject of a U.S.

Identity Theft 84

Identity Theft Hacking System Administration Advertising 84

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The researchers believe that the coder is an Italian vixer that previously created the “Zodiac Crypto Stealer” and “Spartan Crypter” for obfuscating malware to avoid antivirus detection. ” If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WeSteal).

Cryptocurrency 108

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising System Administration 108

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. Soon enough, the threat actor started talking about hacking into IBM and Microsoft. Then, he carries out brute-force attacks on the victim’s server to guess the RDP password.

Antivirus 86

Antivirus Advertising Hacking Banking 86