SecureList

OCTOBER 31, 2022

multiple encryption for C2 communication with ancient crypto algorithm. The encryption function used to send data was also modified, making it even more complicated. The second key is used by the Vigenere cipher to encrypt the base64 encoded header (url-safe replaced padding from “=” to “ ”). and v0.6.5,

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2021

Encrypting user files. For example, a sample with the MD5 hash sum 914e49921c19fffd7443deee6ee161a4 contains two architectures: x86_64 and ARM64. This payload uses JavaScript API to run bash commands in order to download a JSON configuration file. Downloading of JSON config. Downloading and executing a payload.

Adware 143

Adware Malware Architecture Technology 143

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 3, 2018

Large data scale breaches have led an increasing number of companies to embrace comprehensive encryption strategies to protect their assets. According to our 2018 Global Encryption Trends Study , 43% of respondents report that their organization has an encryption strategy they apply across the enterprise, compared with 15% in 2005.

Encryption 54

Encryption Architecture Software Risk 54

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“What makes the backdoor distinctive are its downloadable modules and their capabilities, as it contains a custom algorithm designed to gather RES 3700 POS database passwords by decrypting them from Windows registry values.” ” reads the analysis published by ESET. ” continues the analysis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

Encryption. Architecture. Encryption. Architecture. It’s noteworthy, however, to see skills like malware analysis, penetration testing and threat assessment fall, while concepts like coding/programming, encryption, risk assessment/management and intrusion detection remain top of mind with professionals. Networking.

Penetration Testing 98

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The Deadglyph’s architecture is composed of cooperating components, a native x64 binary and other.NET assembly. The remaining components are encrypted and stored within a binary registry value.” “Additionally, our investigation led us to the discovery of a compelling multistage shellcode downloader chain on VirusTotal.”

Spyware 132

Spyware Malware Architecture Encryption 132

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2023

The attack chain commences with the exploitation of one of the above issues, then the threat actor tries to download a shell script downloader from a remote server. Upon executing the script, it would download and execute the proper bot clients for the specific Linux architectures: hxxp://185.225.74[.]251/armv4l

IoT 97

IoT Malware Encryption DDOS 97

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

You also don’t want unscrupulous individuals to download your content in bulk or re-host it on their own websites without permission. The best practices for securing your CMS begin with these five low-hanging-fruit steps: •Make sure that your CMS platform’s access control and encryption features are turned on and configured correctly.

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SecureList

MARCH 21, 2023

176) The ZIP files were downloaded from various locations hosted on two domains: webservice-srv[.]online Infection chain Infection chain Installation workflow The malicious LNK points to a remotely hosted malicious MSI file that is downloaded and started by the Windows Installer executable. online and webservice-srv1[.]online

Encryption 108

Encryption Architecture Malware Phishing 108

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Thales High Speed Encryptors - Delivering on the Promise of 5G divya Wed, 02/22/2023 - 05:40 5G download speeds can reach 10 gigabits per second, up to 100 times faster than 4G, and supports millions more devices with improved coverage and reliability. However, this number is projected to reach 325 EB per month in 2028.

Encryption 71

Encryption Mobile Architecture IoT 71

Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

The analyzed campaign employs a series of custom-developed modules, including: Downloader Module: Downloads further stages, evades sandboxes through system reboots, and maintains persistence using LNK files. Figure 4 - Malicious ZIP archive downloaded from the Amazon EC2 instance. services/upthon. exe" resides.

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Malware Encryption Phishing Internet 105

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. org and execute PowerShell scripts. Bitbucket repository content The repository houses only a README.md

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SecureList

APRIL 13, 2023

Recently we explored the topic of infection methods, including malvertising and malicious downloads. RapperBot then determines the processor architecture and infects the device. The downloading of the actual malware is done via a variety of possible commands (for example, wget, curl, tftp and ftpget). Evades EDR/AV.

Malware 110

Malware Engineering Advertising Phishing 110

SecureList

MAY 23, 2022

This report includes an analysis of the ISaGRAF framework, its architecture, the IXL and SNCP protocols that are used to program and control ISaGRAF-based devices and to communicate with them. Since authentication data is encrypted with a preset symmetric key, the attacker could decrypt an intercepted target (device) password.

Architecture 84

Architecture Authentication Passwords Encryption 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2021

The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. For example, a sample with the MD5 hash sum 914e49921c19fffd7443deee6ee161a4 contains two architectures: x86_64 and ARM64.” states the report published by Kaspersky. ” reads the report published by Trend Micro. ” .

Malware 126

Malware Cryptocurrency Architecture Engineering 126

Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

Over the past two months, our ThreatLabz researchers discovered the following malicious Joker downloader apps in the Google Play Store: Simple Note Scanner - com.wuwan.pdfscan. ThreatLabz has discovered over 50 unique Joker downloader apps on the Play Store till now. The dropped executable hides the payload with Base64 encryption.

Banking 98

Banking Malware Encryption Architecture 98

Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With its decentralized and private peer-to-peer architecture , Utopia ensures that your data transmission and storage are free from any central server involvement. With Utopia, you can send encrypted messages, transfer files, create group chats and channels, and even have a private discussion with the help of an AI assistant called ChatGPT.

Mobile 64

Mobile Encryption Architecture Cryptocurrency 64

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

Encryption 113

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The second stage in the Crypto.com variant is a bare-bones application bundle named “WifiAnalyticsServ.app”, it mirrors the same architecture employed in the Coinbase campaign. This functions as a downloader from a C2 server. Hardcoded C2 in the third-stage downloader (Source SentinelOne ).

Malware 101

Malware Cryptocurrency Architecture Advertising 101

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The new IoT malware borrows code from the Xor.DDoS and Mirai bots, it also implements fresh evasion techniques, for example, the authors have encrypted both the main component and its corresponding Lua script using the ChaCha stream cipher. The IoT malware ran only on systems with an x86 architecture.

IoT 89

IoT DDOS Architecture Malware 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 22, 2021

The research shows that only 9% of enterprises believe they have proactive cybersecurity strategies that address evolving threats and just 58% of organizations say they encrypt their data in motion. As with all encryption, 86% understand that securing the keys to their encryption is vital to ensuring an effective solution.

Encryption 83

Encryption Firewall Technology Architecture 83

Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

Multi-cloud consumption raises concerns about the operational complexity of successfully managing both encryption and the corresponding keys across multiple providers, each with their own consoles and APIs,” the Thales report states. 509 certificates and other encrypted credentials) in a multi-cloud ecosystem. Visibility. UTM Medium.

Architecture 78

Architecture Encryption Risk Technology 78

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

“While continuing research into this group’s activity, we discovered it has distributed samples of FinSpy for Microsoft Windows through a fake Adobe Flash Player download website. It extracts the binary for the relevant architecture in /tmp/udev2 and executes it. ” reads the Amnesty’s report.

Spyware 140

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Advertising 140

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

Some threat actors have started writing malicious code using cross-platform programming languages like Golang, Python, and Rust, with the aim of penetrating and encrypting as many systems as possible. This allows their malware to run on different combinations of operating systems and architectures.

Malware 96

Malware Engineering Architecture Encryption 96

eSecurity Planet

MAY 10, 2022

The researchers were struck by “the variety of the campaign’s techniques and modules,” so they made a classification to analyze the modules one by one: All these stages were possible because the hackers managed to trick a target into downloading an infected.rar on file.io, a legitimate website. How the Attackers Injected Code in Windows Logs.

Malware 117

Malware Architecture Encryption Antivirus 117

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Digital sovereignty represents a significant strategic opportunity for enterprises to optimize their systems and architectures while better-serving stakeholders and citizens. Download the full Thales 2023 Thales Data Threat Report now. Data Security Encryption Todd Moore | VP, Encryption Products More About This Author > Schema

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The payload fetched by the PowerShell targets 64-bit architecture systems, it is a long script consisting of three components: Tater (Hot Potato – privilege escalation) PowerSploit Embedded exploit bundle binary (privilege escalation). .” ” continues the analysis.

Encryption 104

Encryption DNS Architecture Firewall 104

SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Designed to encrypt and lock files, Bad Rabbit is a type of ransomware that spreads through “drive-by-attacks” where insecure websites are compromised. This means that a person could be exposed to the virus simply by visiting a malicious or compromised website and downloading files they believe to actually be Adobe updates.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Passwords Malware Encryption 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Double-extortion attacks, which include data exfiltration in addition to encryption, are rising even faster at 117% year-over-year. Use a zero trust architecture to secure internal applications, making them invisible to attackers. Implement a zero trust network access (ZTNA) architecture. About ThreatLabz.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Architecture Manufacturing Encryption 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

I also considered the performance, the ability to be executed via GUI and CLI, to protect the victim system without installing software,compatible with 32 and 64bits architectures, supporting since 2003/XP in advance, and consuming as less memory as possible, of course. Before downloading. WHAT IS WINTRIAGE ABLE TO? It worked OK”.

Encryption 118

Encryption Architecture Accountability Malware 118

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The code is very simple and it has the only purpose to download another component from the internet: using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Diagnostics; using System.IO; using System.Net; using System.Text; namespace Realtime { class Program { static void Main (string[] args) { WebClient wc = new WebClient (); wc.

Malware 131

Malware Architecture Advertising Encryption 131

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2020

Like Satan, 5ss5c launches process via a downloader, leverages the EternalBlue exploit for spreading. Both Satan and 5ss5c have an exclusion list of files that are not encrypted by the malicious codes, the list of the new ransomware include additional files like the one associated with Qih00 360 security solutions (i.e.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Cybercrime Architecture Advertising 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. For example, a sample with the MD5 hash sum 914e49921c19fffd7443deee6ee161a4 contains two architectures: x86_64 and ARM64.” ” states the report published by Kaspersky. ” Kaspersky concludes.

Malware 111

Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 111

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. of the surveyed organizations encrypt more than 90% of their sensitive data stored in the cloud. And only a mere 2.6%

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 77

SecureList

JANUARY 23, 2023

What threats security operations centers will face in 2023 Ransomware will increasingly destroy data instead of encrypting it Cyberspace reflects the global agenda, and geopolitical turbulence influences the attack surface. That’s why in 2023 we can expect the echoes of cyberwarfare to continue reverberating.

Government 107

Government Media Social Engineering Ransomware 107

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 29, 2024

This expansion and significant architectural changes will create highly complex networks, exposing new vulnerabilities and more significant risks as we move towards a post-quantum (PQ) world. Hybrid cryptography can secure data in motion by combining symmetric encryption with public key ciphers. Find Thales in Hall 2, Stand 2J30.

Mobile 71

Mobile Risk Technology Telecommunications 71

Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint detection and response (EDR), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and the need for increased encryption, while implementing a zero-trust approach, were all called out as requirements within the order. Analyze encrypted traffic. It is no secret that modern attackers use encryption to hide attacks.

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