CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

All these days we have seen Ransomware locking down access to systems through encryption until a ransom is paid. However, security analysts have discovered a new kind of malware named ‘Jackware’ that is 10 times more dangerous than the usual file-encrypting malware aka Ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. for malicious actions by hiding as a reliable person in electronic interaction.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claims to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. As ransomware gangs do, it made the announcement on its dark web website, where it sells data that it's stolen from victims' computer networks. Stop malicious encryption. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2023

The IRS-authorized electronic filing service for tax returns, eFile.com, has been caught serving a couple of malicious JavaScript (JS) files these past few weeks, according to several security researchers and corroborated by BleepingComputer. contains encrypted malicious code—meaning it cannot be read plainly.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Yoroi security firm uncovered a targeted attack against one of the most important companies in the Italian Naval Industry leveraging MartyMcFly Malware. At a first sight, the office document had an encrypted content available on OleObj.1 And why the attacker used an encrypted payload if the victim cannot open it? 1 and OleObj.2.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Croatia government agencies have been targeted by unknown hackers with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. A mysterious group of hackers carried out a series of cyber attacks against Croatian government agencies, infecting employees with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. ” reads one of the alerts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

North Korean nation-state actors used Maui ransomware to encrypt servers providing healthcare services, including electronic health records services, diagnostics services, imaging services, and intranet services. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, may be eligible for a reward.

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SecureList

JANUARY 22, 2024

We recently caught sight of a new, hitherto unknown, macOS malware family that was piggybacking on cracked software. A downloader A completed “patching” kicked off the main payload, with the sample reaching out to its C2 for an encrypted script. The ciphertext was AES -encrypted in CBC mode.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2021

Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation Acer was victim of a REvil ransomware attack, the gang demanded a $50,000,000 ransom. Taiwanese computer giant Acer was victim of the REvil ransomware attack, the gang is demanding the payment of a $50,000,000 ransom, the largest one to date. billion in revenue.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially. ” reads the memo.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A multi-layered approach is required to reduce exposure to ransomware attacks and also to recover encrypted data more quickly and effectively. Citrix Workspace solutions provide an integrated and flexible framework to secure apps, data and the network from infection by malware of all kinds.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. “Fortunately, TGH’s monitoring systems and experienced technology professionals effectively prevented encryption, which would have significantly interrupted the hospital’s ability to provide care for patients.”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps. The messages often mimic a recruitment effort and offer high-paying jobs to entice the recipients to download malware-laced cryptocurrency applications, which the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Use a corporate or personal Wi-Fi hotspot with strong authentication and encryption whenever possible, use HTTPS and a VPN when it isn’t. Wi-Fi and encryption. Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Please encrypt your traffic. Network sniffing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The malware expert Marco Ramilli collected a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in cyber attacks. Here comes the idea to collect a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in contemporary cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

“Sources told Action News, the cybercriminals gained control of the network on Saturday encrypting files, including police reports, payroll, purchasing, and other databases. “The County of Delaware recently discovered a disruption to portions of its computer network. Prosecution evidence, however, has not been affected.”

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

El mismo no ha afectado al transaccional de la entidad (ni las cuentas ni los acuerdos de los clientes se… pic.twitter.com/LeQdNN8r1i — Globalcaja (@SomosGlobalcaja) June 2, 2023 Yesterday, we registered a cyber incident, consisting of a computer attack on some local computers through a type #ransomware virus.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a recent post on its Facebook account, all of the corporation's public-facing applications have been back online since October 6, 2023, including "the website, Member Portal, eClaims for electronic submission of hospital claims, and EPRS for employer remittances." Stop malicious encryption. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2018

The popular malware researchers Marco Ramilli has analyzed a malware that remained under the radar for more than two years. The first thought that you might have as an experienced malware reverse engineer would be: “Ok, another bytecode reversing night, easy. Resource (a.k.a package in where it will be contextualized).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Olympus issued a statement to announce that its European, Middle East and Africa computer network was hit by a ransomware attack. Lile other ransomware operations, BlackMatter also set up its leak sitewhere it will publish data exfiltrated from the victims before encrypting their system. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Invest in RFID-blocking wallets, passport holders, and bags to help prevent electronic pickpocketing and unauthorized access to your credit card and passport information. Use a virtual private network, also known as a VPN , to encrypt your online communications and help protect against hackers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

Once the malware is injected, it is very hard to detect the traces of it on the website. As the digital economy plays an increasing part in our lives, it is vital that electronic payments are secure, convenient, and accessible to all. signs of malware infection in any sessions of the authentication procedure. Online skimming.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

A young woman plays on the Electronic Arts (EA) newest product “Sims2 – Nightlife” at a Computer Gaming Convention on August 18, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images). That represents a 340% increase year-over-year, a 415% increase since 2018 and accounted for about 4% of the more than 6.3

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SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Using LOLBINS, common legitimate pentesting tools, and fileless malware; misleading security researchers by placing false flags—these and other anti-forensic tricks often make threat attribution a matter of luck. The malware spreads through spear-phishing emails with a malicious Microsoft Office document as attachment.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

Malware researcher and founder of Yoroi Marco Ramill described a step-by-step procedure that shows how to dissect an Office dropper. Both of those tricks are quite well-known in the malware industry. In the first case (HTTP GET) the Malware communicates to server through cookies, using a 6 digit numeric variable.

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Notice Bored

JULY 17, 2022

Physically securing the hardware is a start, such that if someone tries to - say - open ('decapsulate') the TPM chip to analyse the silicon wafer under an electron microscope in the hope of finding some secret key coded within, the chip somehow destroys itself in the process - perhaps also the warhead for good measure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Organizations in the finance sector manage trillions of dollars and maintain very valuable and vital electronic data, including bank account, credit card, and transaction information as well as sensitive data related to estates, wills, titles, and other matters. Malware and ransomware attacks increase. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Cybercrime gang behind the Emotet malware is targeting organization with external SOC with emails claiming to deliver a SOC “weekly report.”. The group behind Emotet malware is getting smarter and smarter in the way the y deliver such a Malware. I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. In the past, many actors would join forces to attack and encrypt as many organizations around the world as possible. ATM and PoS malware to return with a vengeance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

There is also less hardware and compute power to work in your typical IoT device when compared to traditional devices, so embedding security becomes a matter of choice, rather than necessity. The same rings true for encryption and authentication. The same rings true for encryption and authentication. Security isn’t static.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Protect stored cardholder data DESIGN YOUR CARD FLOW DIAGRAM, LOCATE ALL CARDHOLDER DATA AND ENCRYPT Cardholder data can be found in different components of the payment system in an organization, whether it is in electronic storage, in processing, in transit or held in a physical form. This also applies to when it is in transit.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

T1388) , from group_b to group_d time frames OilRig used real Compromised User Accountsextracted by Malware (rif. They begun development by introducing crafted communication protocol over DNS and later they added, to such a layer, encoding and encryption self build protocols. Exploit Technique Over Time.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed. The issue led U.S.

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