Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2020

The virus avoided detection by antivirus solutions through regular updates from an attacker-controlled command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, and spread through the company’s systems, causing network outages and shutting down essential services for nearly a week.”

Antivirus 117

Antivirus Malware Phishing Advertising 117

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2019

These browser extensions are installed when users install Avast or AVG antivirus solutions on their computers on their PCs. “Are you one of the allegedly 400 million users of Avast antivirus products? “Are you one of the allegedly 400 million users of Avast antivirus products? This will be “US” for US English.

Antivirus 91

Antivirus Advertising Scams Phishing 91

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 89

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 89

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

During the last month, our Threat Intelligence surveillance team spotted increasing evidence of an operation intensification against the Banking sector. At this time, we have no evidence to hypothesize it could be a victim of previous hacks or not. Introduction. Figure 3: Malware Signature by SLON LTD. Analysis of Exposed Emails.

Banking 74

Banking Malware Surveillance Retail 74

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Instead of encrypting the hard drives of individual victims, and demanding payments of a few hundred dollars, a skilled team collaborated to break into an organization’s network; surveil the network layout; and then embed the malware. Nuanced hacks Another ring honing automated, active techniques is the Baldr password stealing gang.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2021

At the extreme end, the same goes for vigilante style takedown tactics / breaking into servers / deleting data or “hacking back” It might feel good to wipe large quantities of illegal content from a server you’ve taken control of which belongs to very bad people. This is done to slow down phishers by making their data worthless.

Malware 92

Malware Hacking Phishing Passwords 92

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2022

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) researchers linked a threat group known as Knotweed to an Austrian surveillance firm named DSIRF, known for using multiple Windows and Adobe zero-day exploits. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Subzero malware). ” concludes Microsoft.

Surveillance 92

Surveillance Malware Authentication DNS 92

DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Here’s a writeup from Kroll on a typical Black Basta incident: Qakbot has been around for many years, and is under heavy surveillance by both commercial CTI providers and independent security researchers. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is good. If you use Microsoft Defender, turn on tamper protection. We can all learn from that.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Government Data breaches Media 129

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2022

The spyware developed by Israeli surveillance firm Candiru exploited recently fixed CVE-2022-2294 Chrome zero-day in attacks on journalists. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Candiru). The post Candiru surveillance spyware DevilsTongue exploited Chrome Zero-Day to target journalists appeared first on Security Affairs.

Spyware 91

Spyware Surveillance Antivirus Malware 91

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.” They still need physical access to the phone to jailbreak it, so iPhone users who fear surveillance should always keep an eye on their device.

Mobile 84

Mobile Surveillance Software Passwords 84

Malwarebytes

JULY 22, 2021

Antivirus vendors detect it. When weaponized by authoritarian governments, surveillance chills free speech, scares away dissent, and robs an innocent public of a life lived unwatched, for no crime committed other than speaking truth to power, conducting public health research, or simply loving another person.

Spyware 120

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Government 120

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. antivirus) require this access, malicious apps could abuse it to take full control of your device. Cybernews has the story. While some legitimate apps (e.g.,

Accountability 109

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 109

Hackology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, implementing strong security measures, such as regularly updating software and using reliable antivirus software, can help detect and prevent the infiltration of Kamran spyware. To prevent falling victim to Kamran, it is crucial for users to be vigilant and only download apps from trusted and official sources.

Spyware 45

Spyware Malware Risk Mobile 45

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Twitter will allow using the SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) only to its Blue subscribers GoDaddy discloses a new data breach Fortinet fixes critical vulnerabilities in FortiNAC and FortiWeb German airport websites hit by DDos attacks once again Cisco fixed critical RCE bug in ClamAV Open-Source Antivirus engine CISA adds Cacti, Office, Windows (..)

DDOS 86

DDOS Data breaches Surveillance Ransomware 86

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The course consists of four modules: Hackers Exposed: You will find out methods that stop hackers, block tracking, and prevent government surveillance. Endpoint Protection: Discover how to use antivirus software, learn about malware, encryption and application control. No hacking or programming experience is needed.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Vulnerability in Medtronic insulin pumps allow hacking devices. Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. China installs a surveillance app on tourists phones while crossing in the Xinjiang. Germany and the Netherlands agreed to build TEN, the first ever joint military internet. Is Your Browser Secure?

Scams 48

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Related :Promise vs. pitfalls of IoT For small- and mid-sized businesses, firewalls, antivirus suites and access management systems represent the entry stakes for participating in today’s digital economy. Over the past couple of years, CyCognito’s botnet has surveilled and fingerprinted some 3.5

Digital transformation 179

Digital transformation Internet Internet Firewall 179

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission in the United States, banned an app called SpyPhone, and its CEO Scott Zuckerman, from operating in the surveillance industry. The FTC claims that spy phones secretly harvested and shared data on people's physical movements phone news online activities through a hidden hack. So I hope you'll stick around.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer. One way to trick employees is to pose as IT support staff – this method was used in the Twitter hack in July 2020. — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 31, 2020.

Malware 100

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 100

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

It was first publicly documented in 2014, in the aftermath of the Gamma Group hacking incident. The group’s operations were exposed in 2018, showing that it was conducting surveillance attacks against individuals in the Middle East. This server was disabled a day after our discovery last December. Other interesting discoveries.

Malware 141

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 141

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It was for 1000s of compromised, Internet of Things, enabled devices, such as surveillance cameras, residential gateways, internet connected printers, and even in home baby monitors these devices themselves are often thought of as not having much in the way of resources, and really they don't have many computing resources.

IoT 52

IoT DDOS Malware Internet 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The cyber-offense ecosystem still appears to be shaken by the sudden demise of NSO Group; at the same time, these activities indicate to us that we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to commercial-grade mobile surveillance tooling. One glaring example is Iran, which faced a series of spectacular hacks and sabotages.

Firmware 110

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 110