Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from PayBito crypto exchange FBI issued a flash alert on Lockbit ransomware operation CISA orders federal agencies to fix actively exploited CVE-2022-21882 Windows flaw Over 500,000 people were impacted by a ransomware attack that hit Morley Ransomware attack hit Swissport International causing delays (..)

Social Engineering 79

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Small Business Ransomware 79

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The campaign has two goals: gathering information and stealing cryptocurrency. Targeted attacks.

Phishing 110

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 110

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Data breaches 79

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 79

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). We discovered a highly active campaign, starting in March 2022, targeting stock and cryptocurrency investors in South Korea.

Malware 136

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 136

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The method of infection can vary from attack to attack and can include social engineering strategies, such as phishing and email spoofing , or a fraudulent website masquerading as legitimate, among others. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. The group delivers its malware using social engineering. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

CISA reported that LokiBot “employs Trojan malware to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and other credentials.” Phishing and Social Engineering. Firmware rootkit. Because trojans use social engineering for targeted attacks, educating users is imperative.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104