Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

This post is a deep dive on “ Megatraffer ,” a veteran Russian hacker who has practically cornered the underground market for malware focused code-signing certificates since 2015. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. One of Megatraffer’s ads on an English-language cybercrime forum.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to Shodan, more than 3,000 on-premises servers are exposed to the Internet. The nation-state actors used a “ Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver ” technique to evade detection bypassing or killing defense solutions such as EDRs and antivirus (AVs) software. reads the post published by Sonar. ” concludes the report.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Consider that most of us spend more time navigating the Internet on our laptops and smartphones than we do behind the wheel of a car. But the larger point is that Xbash is just one of dozens of malware families circulating far and wide across the Internet. This has become an engrained pattern in our modern digital world.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

Launched in 2013, Microleaves is a service that allows customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe. Microleaves works by changing each customer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address every five to ten minutes. Which hints at a possible BOTNET. “Online[.]io

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Any business that relies on the Internet to operate needs cybersecurity measures in place. The Best (Security) Bang for Your Buck You probably have antivirus (AV) software in place to alert you if malware makes its way into your environment. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2019

The software is broadly classified as malware by most antivirus companies, likely thanks to an advertised feature list that includes dumping the remote computer’s temporary memory; retrieving passwords from dozens of email programs; snarfing the target’s Wi-Fi credentials; and viewing the target’s Webcam.

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Vipre

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

With so many endpoint security products on the market, selecting one with the optimal blend of protection, ease of use and affordability can be a challenge. We are thrilled to announce that VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud achieved the Expert Insights Top 10 Best Antivirus Software for SMBs. Profile: Expert Insights Award Protocol.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 clamav.net host file entries. e.g.” wrote the user ianch99.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. cc is essentially a data market,” they continued.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. Ads support most of the internet we all use and love; without them, the internet we have today would simply not exist. “High revenue per user.”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Antivirus protection isn’t enough to protect against today’s advanced threats. Malware isn’t going away and even advanced monitoring and antivirus software can’t always catch what a malicious program will do when executed. Antivirus software is notable for its ability to scan programs being transferred, downloaded, and stored.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. For even more protection, explore Webroot’s SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus antivirus solution. Why are cyber threats to gamers on the rise?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

After scouring the internet for a while, I was unable to discover any of the files mentioned by the artists that reported the attack, that is until I stumbled upon Cloudy Night's tweet - their screenshot included a link to a website "skylumpro.com". . . . . . . I'll circle back to that in the next section, Analysis.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

A historic records search at Domaintools on that tosaka1027@gmail.com address says it was used to register 24 Internet domain names , including at least seven that have been conclusively tied to the spread of powerful Android mobile malware. a firm that says it is “dedicated to the development and operation of Internet mobile games.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Antivirus Software.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

The latest, released today by Avast Threat Labs, outlines a new type of malware embedded in cracked versions of some popular video games, such as Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5, The Sims 4 and others, that disables antivirus programs and installs XMRig to mine Monero cryptocurrency.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. You shouldn't ignore these challenges in favor of what your new markets appear like through rose-tinted glasses.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. And for good reason.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. And when the bad guys do succeed, they sell their mobile exploits for millions on the dark market.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Ringostat is an Eastern European company specializing in call-tracking, analytics, and other marketing aids for smartphones. The voice recording information could be accessed by anyone with a link and an Internet connection, leaving millions vulnerable. The leak has since been secured. What’s Happening?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The tool was specifically designed to avoid detection by security solutions such as endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus (AV). Brute Ratel is the most advanced Red Team & Adversary Simulation Software in the current C2 Market. 5 was leaked by MdSec and is circling the internet. Brc4 v1.2.2/5

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

A historic records search at Domaintools on that tosaka1027@gmail.com address says it was used to register 24 Internet domain names , including at least seven that have been conclusively tied to the spread of powerful Android mobile malware. a firm that says it is “dedicated to the development and operation of Internet mobile games.”

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The Security Ledger The main aspect of cybersecurity this blog focuses on is the Internet-of-Things security. Being updated with IoT security news becomes more and more important, as the global IoT market is constantly growing. According to Forbes, the IoT market may double by 2021, reaching $520 billion.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Ian Oxman , the company’s chief marketing officer, said the ransomware never touched customer data, but instead encrypted and disrupted everything in the company’s computer systems and at its off-site disaster recovery systems. ” Oxman said Apex hired two outside security firms, and by Feb.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Set up reliable antivirus programs and upgrade them as often as possible, especially if you work on a shared computer. Data advertisers and marketers on social media use all the information you share to learn more about you. For example, malware can scan and intercept sensitive personal data as well as drive you insane with popups.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The first new method the group adopted is aimed at evading the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) flag, the security measure whereby Windows displays a warning message when the user tries to open a file downloaded from the internet. The NTFS file system marks a file downloaded from the internet, and Windows handles the file in a safe way.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Corporate employees frequently utilize the vast resources of the internet to address various business issues on a daily basis. However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. Local browser isolation is the traditional method.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Booby-trapped selfie apps The fact remains that Android commands an 85% share of the global smartphone operating system market, and that’s irresistible to criminals. In a nutshell: lock your device; click judiciously; use antivirus. “Apple’s system is a bit more closed, so you don’t see it as much, but it does exist,” LaSala told me.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They can sell your information on the black market, use it to commit identity theft, or even access your online accounts and steal your money. With the popularity of QR codes at an all-time high, scammers have begun to use them to perpetuate scams, creating QR codes through free online tools to mimic innocent ones.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Clearly, traditional firewalls and antivirus systems will not be sufficient; the complex IIoT infrastructure demands something more advanced.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Very few providers on the market grant ransomware protection coming with backup services, making the backed up files isolated and airtight. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Established security vendors have added extra layers to their platforms to fill the gap but there has also been a smattering of specialists entering the market, including Armis. OT devices don’t run antivirus. So how should organisations break down the OT security problem in order to better manage it? Nobody listens to OT people.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I was personally honored in my early career to work for Wang Laboratories and was invited to share one of my visions ‘fax over the internet’ with the company, which I invented. Within this whirlwind of all things moving to the internet, insurance vendors recently began to take cyber insurance very seriously.

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DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Off the back of that piece, Capita still failed to issue any update to markets or investors, failed to acknowledge ransomware, failed to acknowledge the link to Black Basta, ignored the problem for a week, and then tried to pretend to press that data leaked by the ransomware group may be “public domain”.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Google, Facebook and Amazon have gotten filthy rich doing one thing extremely well: fixating on every move each one of us makes when we use our Internet-connected computing devices. The largest bucket is probably targeted advertising and marketing communications technologies. Related: Protecting web gateways.

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