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 77

DDOS Data breaches Malware Antivirus 77

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. Cybercriminals are interested in hacking your IP address for various reasons. The hacked and stolen IPs are often used for carrying out illegal activities.

Hacking 94

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 94

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. The malware was spotted at the end of October by researchers from cyber security firms Cleafy and ThreatFabric, the name comes after one of the domains used for its command and control servers. .”

Banking 86

Banking Antivirus Mobile Malware 86

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. Why should employers educate employees about cyber security? This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack.

Social Engineering 118

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 118

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Babadeda is able to bypass antivirus solutions. According to the researchers, this crypto-malware was recently employed in several campaigns to deliver information stealers, RATs, and ransomware like LockBit. “In the campaign that we observed, a threat actor took advantage of these features in order to phish victims.

Cryptocurrency 128

Cryptocurrency Malware Antivirus Phishing 128

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

.” DEV-0569 relies heavily on defense evasion techniques and employed the open-source tool Nsudo to disable antivirus solutions in recent campaigns. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DEV-0569). The post DEV-0569 group uses Google Ads to distribute Royal Ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Malware Antivirus Phishing 135

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

The ACSC also provided the following recommendations: Patch operating systems and applications, and keep antivirus signatures up to date. Scan emails and attachments to detect and block malware, and implement training and processes to identify phishing and externally-sourced emails. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Avaddon).

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Backups Antivirus DDOS 129

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

The state-sponsored hackers sent spear-phishing messages to a general director working at the Rubin Design Bureau , in Saint Petersburg, which is one of three main Russian centers of submarine design. The spear-phishing messages used a malicious Rich Text File (RTF) document that included descriptions of an autonomous underwater vehicle. .”

Phishing 132

Phishing Malware Antivirus Encryption 132

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

APT groups from China, India, and Russia have used a new RTF (rich text format) template injection technique in recent phishing attacks. The technique was first reported by the security firm Proofpoint spotted which observed phishing campaigns using the weaponized RTF template injection since March 2021. Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 124

Phishing Antivirus Engineering Hacking 124

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2020

enabling bad actors to perform spear-phishing attacks comparatively with a high success rate. An attacker could exploit the weakness to carry out spear-phishing campaigns using messages that include links to malicious files hosted on Google Drive. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Google Drive). Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 137

Malware Phishing Advertising Antivirus 137

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

North Korea-linked threat actors posed as Samsung recruiters in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at employees at South Korean security firms. According to the Google Threat Horizons report, the state-sponsored hackers sent fake job offers to employees at the security companies. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, North Korea).

Malware 130

Malware Phishing Antivirus Hacking 130

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

“After gaining access to victims’ networks, Royal actors disable antivirus software and exfiltrate large amounts of data before ultimately deploying the ransomware and encrypting the systems.” Once on the domain controller, the threat actor deactivated antivirus protocols [T1562.001] by modifying Group Policy Objects [T1484.001].”

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Healthcare Antivirus Encryption 94

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data wiping attacks). Filter network traffic. Update software. Pierluigi Paganini.

Antivirus 99

Antivirus Architecture Malware Cybersecurity 99

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

” The infection chain begins with a spear-phishing message written in Spanish that includes a link that points to a website that further downloads a malicious ZIP archive on the victim’s machine. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Log4Shell). ” reads the post published by Zscaler. That’s not all. Pierluigi Paganini.

Banking 96

Banking Malware Antivirus Phishing 96

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sentinel Labs found evidence that links the Black Basta ransomware gang to the financially motivated hacking group FIN7. Security researchers at Sentinel Labs shared details about Black Basta ‘s TTPs and assess it is highly likely the ransomware operation has ties with FIN7. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FIN7).

Cybercrime 100

Cybercrime Ransomware Antivirus Malware 100

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions). backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices).

Education 145

Education Ransomware Antivirus Backups 145

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Why we’re in the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionageThe fact is cyber criminals are expert at refining and carrying out phishing, malvertising and other tried-and-true ruses that gain them access to a targeted victim’s Internet-connected computing device. Yes, adopting better security habits requires giving up some convenience.

Passwords 196

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Internet 196

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Once gained access to the target network, the ransomware gang attempts to locate sensitive data, including customer information, PII related files, and financial records.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 133

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Regularly provide users with training on information security principles and techniques as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities (i.e.,

Ransomware 103

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 103

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2023

A packer (aka “Crypter” and “FUD”) implements a series of functionalities to make it harder for antivirus programs to detect the malware. The attack chain observed by the experts can vary significantly, but in most cases, threat actors used phishing messages with malicious attachments or malicious links. ” continues the report.

Malware 92

Malware Antivirus Manufacturing Healthcare 92

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian federal agencies). Group to download the collected data. Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 119

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 119

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2020

Experts spotted a new malware dubbed QNodeService that was involved in Coronavirus-themed phishing campaign, crooks promise victims COVID-19 tax relief. Researchers uncovered a new malware dubbed QNodeService that was employed in a Coronavirus-themed phishing campaign. SecurityAffairs – Coronavirus, hacking).

Malware 110

Malware Phishing Advertising Antivirus 110

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, industrial enterprises). ” reads the report published by Kaspersky. ” concludes the report.

Antivirus 104

Antivirus Encryption Malware Hacking 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

APOMacroSploit is a macro builder that was to create weaponized Excel documents used in multiple phishing attacks. Excel documents created with the APOMacroSploit builder are capable of bypassing antivirus software, Windows Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI), and even Gmail and other email-based phishing detection.

Malware 117

Malware Antivirus Phishing Cryptocurrency 117

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, James Webb Space Telescope). Upon opening the document, a malicious template file is downloaded and saved on the system. .” Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 88

Malware DNS Antivirus Encryption 88

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 302 appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Firmware 77

Firmware DNS Data breaches Antivirus 77

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

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. Portugal still lacks information about compromised Portuguese domains (.pt) SecurityAffairs – malware, hacking). pt) and the kind of the malware used to perform these attacks.

Malware 113

Malware Retail Advertising Antivirus 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

These two permissions allows the operators to receive and read the victim’s sms while performing a phishing attack and takeover the victims’ account. ” Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BRATA Android malware).

Malware 103

Malware Banking Antivirus Phishing 103

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

APRIL 4, 2020

The attack described by Microsoft begun with a phishing message that was opened by an internal employee, the malware infected its systems and made lateral movements infected other systems in the same network. The virus halted core services by saturating the CPU usage on Windows devices.

Antivirus 120

Antivirus Malware Phishing Advertising 120

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

. “Since August, CISA and MS-ISAC have seen a significant increase in malicious cyber actors targeting state and local governments with Emotet phishing emails. SecurityAffairs – hacking, CISA). The post CISA alert warns of Emotet attacks on US govt entities appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 135

Government Banking Advertising Malware 135

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

Scams, Phishing, and Malware: It is common for unethical hackers and criminals on the Internet to use personal data to create trustworthy phishing emails. The more information they possess, the more believable these emails look. The less information you give hackers to work with, the less vulnerable you are to attack.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Accountability Mobile Phishing 109

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. How not to disclosure a Hack. UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. conduct employee phishing tests.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. Threat actors deploy the ransomware by gaining unauthorized access to victim networks by compromising Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials and/or through phishing campaigns.

Education 100

Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The four extensions developed by Avast and its subsidiary AVG are: Avast Online Security AVG Online Security Avast SafePrice AVG SafePrice. Both Avast and AVG Online Security extension alert users to phishing, scam, and malicious sites when a user visits malicious sites. ” reads the report published by Palant.

Antivirus 93

Antivirus Advertising Scams Phishing 93

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware include remote desktop protocol (RDP) exploitation, drive-by compromise, phishing campaigns, abuse of valid accounts, and exploitation of public-facing applications. It also supports a Safe Mode feature to bypass endpoint antivirus and detection. ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 87

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

“UNC2465’s move from drive-by attacks on website visitors or phishing emails to this software supply chain attack shows a concerning shift that presents new challenges for detection. SecurityAffairs – hacking, UNC2465). ” concludes the report. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Ransomware Antivirus Software 105