Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

Here, GTPDOOR is leveraging not off a PDP context (GTP-U, userplane) but specific GTP-C signalling messages with it’s own extended message structure. GTPDOOR actively listens for a distinctive “magic” wakeup packet, a GTP-C echo request message (GTP type 0x01). GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 26, 2023

” […] “Allowing them to support [combatant commands] in this way permits faster adaptation to rapidly changing needs and allows threats that initially manifest only in one [area of responsibility] to be mitigated globally in near real time. .” ”

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

The series of enhancements to Snyk’s namesake platform includes security support for C/C++ applications, new capabilities for infrastructure as code (IaC), automated security for container supply chains, and new devsecops collaboration features.

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Google Security

JUNE 8, 2021

As we discussed previously , we have too much C++ to consider ignoring it, rewriting all of it is infeasible, and rewriting older code would likely be counterproductive as the bugs in that code have largely been fixed. For Rust interoperability with C, the C application binary interface (ABI) is already sufficient.

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Engineering 111

Google Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The OSV-Scanner is the next step in this effort, providing an officially supported frontend to the OSV database that connects a project’s list of dependencies with the vulnerabilities that affect them. OSV is filling this gap by building a high quality database of C/C++ vulnerabilities by adding precise commit level metadata to CVEs.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The script replaces the ~/Library/Application Support/WindowServer and ~/Library/LaunchAgents/GoogleHelperUpdater.plist files with the two files from the resources folder, and grants administrator permissions to these. See below for a list of supported commands. The client supports both TCP and UDP connections. akamaized[.]ca

Software 86

Software DNS Malware Mobile 86

Security Boulevard

APRIL 6, 2023

The CodeSonar LDAP login service now supports case insensitive usernames, making it easier for administrators to integrate CodeSonar with Microsoft Active Directory. C/C++ CodeSonar 7.3 now offers 100% coverage for MISRA C rules. C/C++ CodeSonar 7.3 now offers 100% coverage for MISRA C rules.

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Internet Internet Accountability 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The BunnyLoader malware loader is written in C/C++ and is sold on various forums for $250 for a lifetime license. The malware also supports anti-sandbox techniques and evasion techniques, it can download and execute a second-stage payload, log keys, steal sensitive information and cryptocurrency, and execute remote commands.

Advertising 124

Advertising Cybercrime Malware Cryptocurrency 124

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers devised an attack technique to extract ChatGPT training data Fortune-telling website WeMystic exposes 13M+ user records Expert warns of Turtle macOS ransomware US govt sanctioned North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky Black Basta Ransomware gang accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022 Apple addressed 2 new (..)

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2023

“Police says: They support ddos attacks, C&C/C2 and stresser a bit too much. We expect the police will take a deeper look into the files, payment logs and IP’s. If you had a server from them and they could find ‘bad things’ connected with you (payed with private paypal) you may ask a lawyer.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2023

Sardonic is a sophisticated backdoor that supports a wide range of features that was designed to evade detection. The revamped Sardonic backdoor analyzed in this blog shares a number of features with the C++-based Sardonic backdoor analyzed by Bitdefender. ” continues Symantec.

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Ransomware Cybercrime Malware Hacking 98

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2023

It supports multiple languages (C/C++, Rust, Python and Go), operating systems (MacOS, Linux), and cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, BoringSSL and libOQS), with future additions planned based on feedback from the open source and cybersecurity communities.

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Encryption Telecommunications Government Technology 151

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Check Point experts noticed that less than two weeks later, the C&C servers were back online to distribute the new Twizt variant. In 2021, Phorpiex infections were found in 96 countries, most of the victims are located in Ethiopia, Nigeria and India: Phorpiex crypto-clipper supports more than 30 wallets for different blockchains.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Malware Hacking 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2024

The new Vultur variant supports a set of new obfuscation and detection evasion techniques when compared to its previous versions. The Android malware uses native code, typically written in languages like C or C++, to decrypt the payloads, making the reverse engineering process more difficult.

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Malware Banking Engineering Encryption 119

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2023

In order to target only organization in Southeast Asia, the attackers used a geo-fenced C&C server. The main module of the Soul malware is tasked of communicating with the C&C server and its primary purpose is to receive and load in memory additional modules.

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Government Malware Architecture Healthcare 94

Google Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Today, we’re happy to announce an expansion of our OSS-Fuzz Rewards Program, plus new features in OSS-Fuzz and our involvement in supporting academic fuzzing research. Additionally, as part of an ongoing collaboration with Code Intelligence, we’ll soon have support for JavaScript fuzzing through Jazzer.js.

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Software 90

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2022

Google One, which offers extended cloud storage support to privileged customers, says that all its active 2TB Plan subscribers will get a free Titan Security Key based on first-come, first-serve basis. Both the keys will have NFC support and the key having the USB-C support can also be used on Apple iPhone or iPad devices.

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Accountability Passwords Cybersecurity 96

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Hybrid approach : Attackers can use a slew of different social engineering scams, such as technical support scams or malvertising, to trick employees into installing RMM tools onto their own machines, enabling both initial access and a mechanism for ransomware deployment. TeamViewer : A software for remote access and support.

Ransomware 74

Ransomware Scams Social Engineering Encryption 74

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2022

This downloader connects to a remote command-and-control (C&C) server to retrieve additional payloads, including an IRC bot that can perform DDoS attacks. Upon executing the executable (“Game_Open.exe”) in the archive, the malware is executed while the actual game is launched.

DDOS 97

DDOS Malware Hacking Information Security 97

SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Our investigation into Lyceum has shown that the group has evolved its arsenal over the years and shifted its usage from the previously documented.NET malware to new versions, written in C++. As in the older DanBot instances, both variants supported similar custom C&C protocols tunneled over DNS or HTTP.

DNS 93

DNS Telecommunications Malware Accountability 93

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2023

The QwixxRAT RAT is written in C# compiled binary, functioning as a 32-bit executable file designed for CPU operations. The malware supports 19 functions, each serving a unique purpose. The malware implements multiple anti-analysis features and evasion techniques.

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Malware Antivirus Cryptocurrency Advertising 98

Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These factors zero in on relationships with company leadership (as measured by establishing executive support) and relationships with people across the organization (as measured by cultivating a culture of security). Lack of executive support can lead to detection, response, and recovery capabilities that are chronically underfunded.

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CISO Architecture Mobile Cybersecurity 120

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

this, for the first time it supports the security feature named UEFI Secure Boot. Tails, the popular privacy-focused OS, now supports the UEFI Secure Boot, this means that it could boot on systems where the UEFI Secure Boot is enabled. it the first version that supports the UEFI Secure Boot. Tails OS version 4.5

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Firmware Advertising Encryption Internet 108

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The LitterDrifter worm is written in VBS, it supports two main features: automatic USB propagating and communication with a broad, flexible set of C2. C2 Module establishes communication with the attacker C&C server and executes incoming payloads. ” reads the analysis published by CheckPoint.

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Malware Backups Media Hacking 121

InfoWorld on Security

MARCH 12, 2021

Google’s open source fuzz-testing service, OSS-Fuzz, now supports applications written in Java and JVM-based languages. Jazzer enables users to fuzz code written in JVM-based languages via the LLVM project’s libFuzzer , an in-process, coverage-guided fuzzing engine, similar to how this has been done for C/C++ code.

Engineering 85

Engineering Software 85

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

Statc Stealer is written in C++, it supports filename discrepancy checks to avoid the execution in a sandbox and reverse engineering analysis. From here, Statc Stealer calls on its C&C server to deliver the stolen encrypted data.

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Malware Encryption Advertising Cryptocurrency 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

and PowerBots (C) GohacK. supports multiple DDoS attack commands using HTTP, TCP, and UDP protocols. The PowerBots (C) GohacK supports backdoor features, including reverse shell and file downloading capabilities. LiGhT’s Modded perlbot v2 and DDoS PBot v2.0

DDOS 98

DDOS Malware Passwords Accountability 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

however these versions are out of support and no longer receiving public updates.” “Extended support is available for premium support customers: [link]. however these versions are out of support and no longer receiving updates. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Advertising 131

Advertising Hacking Information Security 131

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

This campaign, unlike other ones, deployed numerous samples (7) to the victim machines and used multiple command-and-control (C&C) servers (5), attackers also employed exploits for four N-day bugs. “One interesting aspect of dneSpy’s design is its C&C pivoting behavior. ” continues the analysis.

Advertising 135

Advertising Spyware Malware Internet 135

Google Security

APRIL 6, 2021

Memory safety bugs in C and C++ continue to be the most-difficult-to-address source of incorrectness. In addition to memory-safe languages like Kotlin and Java, we’re excited to announce that the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) now supports the Rust programming language for developing the OS itself.

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Software Engineering 145

Google Security

AUGUST 9, 2021

We will now offer only two types of Titan Security Keys: a USB-A and a USB-C version. Introducing new Titan Security Key options Since NFC functionality is now supported by a wide range of Android phones and iPhones, we are discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key and focusing on the easier and more widely available NFC capability.

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Mobile Phishing Firmware Retail 117

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

DinodasRAT (aka XDealer ) is written in C++ and supports a broad range of capabilities to spy on users and steal sensitive data from a target’s system. Below is the list of commands supported by the backdoor: ID Function Command 0x02 DirClass List the directory content. 0x03 DelDir Delete directory.

Encryption 138

Encryption Malware Government Hacking 138

Hacker's King

JULY 2, 2023

It supports 16 programming languages and other than OpenAI’s ChatGPT models, you can also add API keys from other AI services such as Cohere, Anthropic, AI21 Labs, HuggingFace, etc. It supports code completion, code generation, transformation, enhancement, explanation, chat, debugging, and more.

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Software 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Black Lotus is written in assembly and C and is only 80kb in size, the malicious code can be configured to avoid infecting systems in countries in the CIS region. The malware supports anti-virtualization, anti-debugging, and code obfuscation. ” wrote Scheferman.

Advertising 130

Advertising Security Defenses Malware Hacking 130

Google Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This discovery shows that fuzzing , a type of testing once primarily known for detecting memory corruption vulnerabilities in C/C++ code, has considerable untapped potential to find broader classes of vulnerabilities. With time, OSS-Fuzz has grown beyond C/C++ to detect problems in memory-safe languages such as Go, Rust, and Python.

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Software Engineering Encryption Internet 106

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

TinyTurla-NG was spotted in early December 2023, it was employed in attacks targeting NGOs working on improving Polish democracy and supporting Ukraine during the Russian invasion. Cisco Talos researchers reported that “TinyTurla-NG” (TTNG) is similar to Turla’s implant TinyTurla. ” reads the report published by Cisco Talos.

Password Management 117

Password Management Malware Passwords Hacking 117

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Sandvine has during recent years become infamous for its support to Internet repressive regimes, such as Belarus, Azerbaijan, Egypt, where its DPI equipment is used to block independent media and human rights organizations. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Media Advertising Internet Internet 131