Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

Experts warn of a new variant of the RedLine malware that is distributed via emails as fake COVID-19 Omicron stat counter app as a lure. The malicious code can also act as a first-stage malware. Upon executing the Omicron Stats.exe, it unpacks resources encrypted with triple DES using ciphermode ECB and padding mode PKCS7.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new information stealer malware, called Statc Stealer, that can steal a broad range of info from Windows devices. The malware can steal sensitive information from various web browsers, including login data, cookies, web data, and preferences. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

AquaSec researchers observed the cybercrime gang TeamTNT hijacking servers to run Bitcoin solver since early September. In the first week of September, AquaSec researchers identified at least three different attacks targeting their honeypots, the experts associated them with the cybercrime gang TeamTNT. ” continue the experts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. Endpoint Security : Install endpoint security solutions to fortify defenses against malware attacks. com,” and “Jenny[@]gsd[.]com.”

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Malware developers — no longer hiring.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2024

“Ransomware is malicious software designed to encrypt data on victim computers, allowing bad actors the ability to demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.” victims, and we are disrupting the broader cybercrime ecosystem.” .” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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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.

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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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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

LockBit operated as a ransomware-as-a-service group, wherein the ransomware gang takes care of everything from the bulletproof hosting and domains to the development and maintenance of the malware. In addition, the Japanese Police, supported by Europol, have released a recovery tool designed to recover files encrypted by the LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies. A new version of the Azorult info-stealer appeared in the wild, it is able to steal more data, including other types of cryptocurrencies, and implements new features. ” continues CheckPoint.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2023

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it has successfully taken down the HIVE ransomware network, an international cybercrime ring that had been responsible for stealing and encrypting the data of more than 1,500 companies from 80 different countries. Cybercrime is a constantly evolving threat.

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Naked Security

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Since then, cybercrime group specialists from the North Rhine-Westphalia State Criminal Police Office (LKA NRW), together with the Cybercrime Central and Contact Point (ZAC NRW), carried out another targeted strike against people associated with the criminal network. Stop malicious encryption. Detect intrusions.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 28, 2021

New data suggests someone has compromised more than 21,000 Microsoft Exchange Server email systems worldwide and infected them with malware that invokes both KrebsOnSecurity and Yours Truly by name. “web shells”) that various cybercrime groups worldwide have been using to commandeer any unpatched Exchange servers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea New PaperCut flaw in print management software exposes servers to RCE attacks A cyberattack impacted operations of multiple hospitals in several US states Married couple pleaded guilty to laundering billions in cryptocurrency stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 Malicious packages in (..)

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A new malware written in Golang programming language, tracked as Capoae, is targeting WordPress installs and Linux systems. Akamai researchers spotted a new strain of malware written in Golang programming language, dubbed Capoae, that was involved in attacks aimed at WordPress installs and Linux systems. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Of course, this is the result of economic problems caused by the pandemic.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

JaskaGO is a new Go-based information stealer malware that targets both Windows and Apple macOS systems, experts warn. JaskaGO is a sophisticated malware that supports an extensive array of commands and can maintain persistence in different ways. Following the discovery, researchers observed dozens of new samples that show the malware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Illicit Telegram Communities Dismantling of an encrypted network sends shockwaves through organised crime groups across Europe TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant Malware Trojanized Super Mario Game Installer Spreads SupremeBot Malware Initial research exposing JOKERSPY Who is 8BASE?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Ransomware is malware that encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its decryption. Cryptocurrency and the Metaverse pose new cybersecurity threats. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2022

The Exfiltration Phase of The Kill Chain of a Cryptocurrency-Based Attack Provides the Greatest Opportunity to Identify Cybercriminals. Cryptocurrency gained through illicit means is less useable than other assets due to the way cryptocurrency systems currently do not fully protect owner identity and allow for only limited liquidity.

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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. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. It also offers anonymity to users.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Introduction As long as cybercriminals want to make money, they’ll keep making malware, and as long as they keep making malware, we’ll keep analyzing it, publishing reports and providing protection. Last month we covered a wide range of cybercrime topics. This blog post contains excerpts from those reports.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Later security firm ENKI said that Lazarus could have carried out the latest file encrypting malware attack by exploiting a zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer browser of Windows operating system. And all the expenses are borne by the Kim Jung UN led nation who steals cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear programs.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 16, 2021

According to a press release issued by Ukrainian authorities, law enforcement officials also shut down infrastructure that was used to spread the cybercrime gang’s ransomware, which was first spotted in February of 2019 as a new variant of the Cryptomix family.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2021

Research says that the gathered ransom was distributed wisely between two groups- one that developed the file-encrypting malware that could be indulged in double extortion and the second is the group that planted the malware into a victim’s computer network. .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cryptocurrency prices were dropping from the end of 2021 and throughout the first half of 2022. Apart from cryptocurrency theft they extort digital money or illicitly mine it using victim’s devices instead of their own. Cryptocurrency mining is a painstaking and costly process, and not as rewarding as when the prices were high.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Of course, we’re interested from a cybercrime point of view. Cybercrime. Cybercrime in this report includes the creation and spread of malware, hacking to steal sensitive personal or industry data, denial of service attacks to cause financial and/or reputational damage, and other criminal activities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2023

Nexus is available via a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) subscription and is advertised on underground forums or through private channels (e.g., “Nexus provides all the main features to perform ATO attacks (Account Takeover) against banking portals and cryptocurrency services, such as credentials stealing and SMS interception.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Cybercriminals try to capitalize on their victims in every possible way by distributing various types of malware designed for different platforms. In recent months, we have written private reports on a wide range of topics, such as new cross-platform ransomware, macOS stealers and malware distribution campaigns.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S. builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2023

Dark web forums contain ads for selling and buying stolen data, offers to code malware and hack websites, posts seeking like-minded individuals to participate in attacks on companies, and many more. Just as any other business, cybercrime needs labor. Must be a FUD scantime encrypt with max 3 minor AV runtime detects.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2021

However, experts pointed out that the botnet uses more than 20 cryptocurrencies in total, for this reason the total financial gains could be greater than $24M. This malware counts on the fact that users do not expect to paste values different from the one that they copied. ” continues the analysis.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Introduction As a cybersecurity company, Kaspersky is constantly dealing with known and brand-new malware samples. A good example of this is GoPIX, a malware campaign that has been active since December 2022. If they click such a link, a redirection follows, with the user ending up on the malware landing page.

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