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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information. LokiBot LokiBot is a Trojan malware for stealing sensitive information, including user credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other credentials. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 175 – News of the week

Security Affairs

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APT trends report Q1 2022

SecureList

This application contains a legitimate program called DeFi Wallet, that saves and manages a cryptocurrency wallet, but also implants a malicious file when executed. In December we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanning technology. Other interesting discoveries.

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

Once a system is infected, ransomware attacks usually come in 3 stages: Surveillance: The hackers scan their target for more information on the system they are attacking. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2024

SecureList

In May, Ars Technica reported that BootGuard private keys had been stolen following a ransomware attack on Micro-Star International (MSI) in March this year (firmware on PCs with Intel chips and BootGuard enabled will only run if it is digitally signed using the appropriate keys).

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