SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Victims get infected via phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor ( CVE-2018-0802 ) to download and execute malware code. It contains a formula editor exploit that downloads and runs an HTML Application (HTA) file hosted on the same C2 server.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 24, 2020

That file shows an image of the Saudi Arabian flag and Swedish flags and arrived with an encrypted downloader. Because the downloader was encrypted this delayed or further prevented "study of the code delivered along with the video.". That's where that state-sponsored malware is going to be found.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The recently discovered Free Download Manager (FDM) supply chain attack, which distributed Linux malware, started back in 2020. The maintainers of Free Download Manager (FDM) confirmed that the recently discovered supply chain attack dates back to 2020. org subdomain. collect) that launches the /var/tmp/crond file every 10 minutes.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2025

Indicators of SRG activity include unauthorized downloads of tools like Zoho Assist or AnyDesk, external WinSCP/Rclone connections, ransom emails or calls from unnamed groups, and phishing emails about subscriptions urging recipients to call a number to cancel charges. ” concludes the report.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 9, 2023

Kaspersky is reporting a zero-click iOS exploit in the wild: Mobile device backups contain a partial copy of the filesystem, including some of the user data and service databases. The code within the exploit downloads several subsequent stages from the C&C server, that include additional exploits for privilege escalation.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 23, 2022

The problem here is that an attacker who has access to the encrypted licence data (whether that be through accessing a phone backup, direct access to the device or remote compromise) could easily brute-force this 4-digit PIN by using a script that would try all 10,000 combinations… […].

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

Happy World Backup Day everyone! What, you didn't know it was World Backup Day? If there was an award for "most overlooked really important thing in computing", backups would win. So let's put that right this year and spend a minute or two of World Backup Day thinking about backups. Backups are great!

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Tripwire’s tips for all organizations on avoiding ransomware attacks include: Making secure offsite backups. Security firm Tripwire points out that the HHS advisory on Venus says multiple threat actor groups are likely distributing the Venus ransomware. As noted in last year’s story Don’t Wanna Pay Ransom Gangs? ” .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

An ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution. An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network. CVSS score: 8.1).

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Krebs on Security

JULY 7, 2021

Chances are, it will show what’s pictured in the screenshot below — that KB5004945 is available for download and install. Friendly reminder: It’s always a good idea to backup your data before applying security updates. Windows 10 users can check for the patch by opening Windows Update.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Chrome downloads security updates automatically, but users still need to restart the browser for the updates to fully take effect. A reliable backup means you’re less likely to pull your hair out when the odd buggy patch causes problems booting the system. So do yourself a favor and backup your files before installing any patches.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

To stay cybersecure and private on vacation, the majority of people will backup their data (53%), ensure their security software is up to date (63%), and set up credit card transaction alerts (56%), but 10% will take none of theseor othersteps. A particularly plugged-in 8% of people said they manage more than seven apps for the same purposes.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 18, 2019

On May 12, the administrator of OGusers explained an outage to forum members by saying a hard drive failure had erased several months’ worth of private messages, forum posts and prestige points, and that he’d restored a backup from January 2019.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2025

Backup attacker wallet addresses are used if the C2 server is unreachable. Attackers used the LSPatch tool to trojanize WhatsApp, adding a hidden module that hijacks updates, replaces crypto wallet addresses in messages, and exfiltrates chat data.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 13, 2021

Windows 10 users should be aware that the operating system will download updates and install them all at once on its own schedule, closing out active programs and rebooting the system. There are no Flash Player updates because Adobe retired the browser plugin in December (hallelujah!),

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SecureList

APRIL 8, 2025

Instead of the description copied from GitHub, the visitor is presented with an imposing list of office applications complete with version numbers and “Download” buttons. io/download. Page for downloading the suspicious archive Clicking that button finally downloads a roughly seven-megabyte archive named vinstaller.zip.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you disable this, it’s a good idea to keep a printed copy of one-time backup codes , and to store those in a secure place. You may also wish to download Google Authenticator to another mobile device that you control.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. With automated backup you can create a backup schedule that you can set and forget.

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SecureList

JUNE 1, 2023

Since it is impossible to inspect modern iOS devices from the inside, we created offline backups of the devices in question, inspected them using the Mobile Verification Toolkit’s mvt-ios and discovered traces of compromise. Install MVT Once the backup is ready, it has to be processed by the Mobile Verification Toolkit.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-31474 (CVSS score: 7.5), can be exploited by an unauthenticated user to download arbitrary files from the affected site. The plugin allows storing backup files in multiple locations (Destinations) including Google Drive, OneDrive, and AWS. The vulnerability affects versions 8.5.8.0

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The attack chain starts with a downloader module on a victim’s server in the form of a standalone executable format and a DLL. The DLL downloader is run by the Exchange IIS worker process w3wp.exe. Attackers used a modified EfsPotato exploit to target proxyshell and PetitPotam flaws as an initial downloader.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. We’ve published posts on how to back up your iPhone to iCloud, and how to backup an iPhone to a Mac.

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SecureList

JUNE 2, 2023

In our initial blogpost about “Operation Triangulation”, we published a comprehensive guide on how to manually check iOS device backups for possible indicators of compromise using MVT. To automate this process, we developed a dedicated utility to scan the backups and run all the checks.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. To start the backup process select Start > Windows Backup. First choose your apps: Then your settings: Then your credentials: When you’ve decided on what to back up, click Back up and the backup will be made.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. The most convenient way to backup your iPhone is to have it backup to iCloud.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. One of the most cost effective ways to backup your iPhone is to save backups to your Mac.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

WordPress has taken the rare step of force-updating the UpdraftPlus plugin on all sites to fix a high-severity vulnerability allowing website subscribers to download the latest database backups, which often contain credentials and PII. [.].

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Security firm Ivanti notes that the patch for the IE zero day flaw was released prior to today for Windows 10 through cumulative updates, but that an IE rollup for any pre-Windows 10 systems needs to be manually downloaded and installed. So do yourself a favor and backup your files before installing any patches.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2024

Chrome usually auto-downloads any available updates, but it still may require a complete restart of the browser to install them. Regardless of whether you use a Mac or Windows system (or something else), it’s always a good idea to backup your data and or system before applying any security updates.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

Some warning signs the FBI says to watch out for: Unexpected downloads of remote access tools. Maintain regular backups of sensitive data. Be cautious of unusual downloads, remote access tools, or sudden file transfers to unfamiliar IP addresses. Connections from WinSCP or Rclone to outside networks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you see iCloud Backup is Turned Off , tap Turn On Backup to Transfer. Wait for the backup to complete. You have 21 days to restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad before your temporary iCloud storage expires and your backup is permanently deleted. Choose your most recent iCloud backup.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

“That’s pretty bad, especially when your system is saying download this piece of software or patch automatically and it’s being done in the background.” A reliable backup means you’re not losing your mind when the odd buggy patch causes problems booting the system.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Update the incident response plan to include procedures such as the internal process for responding to cybersecurity events, recovery from backups, and conducting a root cause analysis after an event. Conduct annual tests of the incident response plan, disaster recovery plan, and backup systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2021

. “In the summer of 2020, Google determined that Glupteba malware was being disseminated on numerous third-party software download sites, online movie streaming sites, and video downloader sites, often advertised as “free downloads.” ” reads the post published by Google.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By pasting the code into the Windows Command Prompt, you unknowingly execute commands that download malicious software onto your system. Regularly back up your data : Frequent backups can safeguard your information against ransomware attacks and malware infections.

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