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

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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SecureList

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile security, hunting for malware in the iOS ecosystem is akin to navigating a labyrinth with invisible walls. Imagine having a digital compass that not only guides you through this maze, but also reveals the hidden mechanisms of iOS malware previously shrouded in mystery.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The BlackCat ransomware crew has been spotted fine-tuning their malware arsenal to fly under the radar and expand their reach.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Crooks are exploiting BTC blockchain transactions to hide backup command-and-control (C2) server addresses for a cryptomining botnet. Security experts from Akamai have spotted a new botnet used for illicit cryptocurrency mining activities that are abusing Bitcoin (BTC) transactions to implement a backup mechanism for C2.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A classic portmanteau (like Brexit), it’s a combination of “ransom” and “malware”. The name came about because malware - a harmful program or file - gets on your computer, and holds all you information ransom by making it unreadable. In order to unlock your information, you need to pay, and it can be expensive.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. The malware is primarily used to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial information, from victims.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 27, 2021

The file encrypting malware group has also released a decryption key for zero cost to help victims clean up their databases. Coming to Hive Ransomware, FBI has released an alert about the said file encrypting malware spreading group that targeted healthcare firm Memorial Health System last week.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Malware leaps from the darkness to envelop our lives in a cloak of stolen information, lost data and worse. And darkness we found – from million-dollar ransoms to supply chain attacks, these malware variants were The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021. How malware disrupted our lives. Victimized by malware.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

Compounding the problem, several remaining malware-based proxy services have chosen to block new registrations to avoid swamping their networks with a sudden influx of customers. re abruptly announced it was permanently closing after a cybersecurity breach allowed unknown intruders to trash its servers and delete customer data and backups.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Keep your devices and apps up to date. Back up data.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 1, 2024

Even talking the incident though with the victim indicated that there was malware on the phone that had most likely scraped banking credentials. I couldn’t see that the bank involved were going to refund the stolen monies – this could open the floodgates to the banking sector having to refund all malware-based fraud thefts.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

. “The targets are infected using zero-click exploits via the iMessage platform, and the malware runs with root privileges, gaining complete control over the device and user data” reads the analysis published by Kaspersky. The backups contain a partial copy of the filesystem, including part of the user data and service databases.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2022

Government and private entities in Ukraine have been targeted this month by a barrage of malware that has defaced websites and wiped or corrupted data from Windows- and Linux-based systems. 15, outlined the malware operation that began hitting Ukrainian organizations days before. Malware Designed to Destroy.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. In addition, during Christmas, there was one incident caused by another ransomware malware family.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

China-linked APT group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and installed malware on compromised systems. The RAT is used as second-stage malware, the experts pointed out that it doesn’t exploit a new vulnerability. COATHANGER is a stealthy malware that hooks system calls that could reveal its presence.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2024

Fix it now! million individuals North Korea-linked Kimsuky used a new Linux backdoor in recent attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Medical records of 42 million Americans are being sold on the dark web since 2016, this information comes from cyberattacks on healthcare providers. “During the study period, ransomware attacks exposed larger quantities of personal health information and grew more likely to affect large organizations with multiple facilities.”

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

While ransomware may seem like a straightforward concept, people who are otherwise highly-knowledgeable seem to cite erroneous information about ransomware on a regular basis. Paying a demanded ransom may not get you your files back, and may not prevent a leak of your information.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As cybercrime grows and evolves, malware remains a constant weapon in a cybercriminal’s armory. Malware, short for malicious software, is created with the intent of causing harm to a website or computer. In many cases, victims of malware may not realize they’ve been attacked until it’s too late.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2023

In a joint advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) have warned about newly identified TrueBot malware variants used against organizations in the US and Canada.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2024

“Very little information is provided and the short description is painfully obtuse,” Breen said of Microsoft’s advisory on CVE-2024-30040. Kaspersky said it has since seen the exploit used together with QakBot and other malware. Emerging in 2007 as a banking trojan, QakBot (a.k.a.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 11, 2020

Yes, good people of the Windows world, it’s time once again to backup and patch up! More information on CVE-2020-1337, including a video demonstration of a proof-of-concept exploit, is available here. More information on those updates is available here.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. According to the NCSC-FI, six out of seven infections were caused by Akira family malware. concludes the alert.

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Spinone

MARCH 13, 2020

Unfortunately, for hackers coronavirus has meant just another opportunity to spread malware through phishing emails. Clicking a link or downloading an attachment will get your system infected with malware. Hackers use sophisticated social engineering methods to make you believe that they are sharing reliable information.

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Researchers attribute the Raspberry Robin malware to the Russian cybercrime group known as Evil Corp group. IBM Security X-Force researchers discovered similarities between a component used in the Raspberry Robin malware and a Dridex malware loader, which was part of the malicious operations of the cybercrime gang Evil Corp.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. The infection chain. What should we learn from this?

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Microsoft linked the recently discovered Raspberry Robin Windows malware to the notorious Evil Corp operation. On July 26, 2022, Microsoft researchers discovered that the FakeUpdates malware was being distributed via Raspberry Robin malware. The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

The company has released a statement informing customers of the ongoing attack and has “disabled” all company computer systems in Italy as a precautionary measure. Such drastic containment measures are typically associated with malware infections, while the unavailability of affected systems often suggests a ransomware infection.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a website owner, chances are you’ve heard a great deal about malware. But you may wonder what exactly malware is, and why it’s such a serious threat to your website and your site’s visitors. What is Malware? And if you own a business website, a malware attack can cost you revenue and customers. Fileless Malware.

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