CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The first news that is related to malicious software and is trending heavily on Google is related to SolarMarker malware that can steal credentials and act as a backdoor for other cyber attacks. Third is the news related to 2FA Authenticator that is seen distributing malware. In practical, the said application is working as promoted.

Malware 131

Malware Cryptocurrency Authentication Healthcare 131

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2021

All those using cryptocurrency wallets, you better be aware of this crypto scam that is being spread through Telegram. Information is out that some hackers in the name of ‘Smokes Night’ are stealing cryptocurrency from the users’ wallets by spreading Echelon Malware on Telegram.

Malware 130

Malware Cryptocurrency Scams Mobile 130

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over time, Bitcoin has become the most widely used cryptocurrency in the world. These wallets are available in a variety of formats, including hardware wallets, online wallets, mobile wallets, and desktop wallets. As the use of Bitcoin has grown, so have the number of phishing and malware attempts that prey on naïve users.

Cryptocurrency 100

Cryptocurrency Backups Passwords Software 100

Graham Cluley

AUGUST 17, 2023

Are you the kind of person who runs the beta-test versions of mobile apps before they are officially released? If so, the FBI is warning you to be on your guard. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

Cryptocurrency 76

Cryptocurrency Mobile Malware Phishing 76

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Cryptocurrency is becoming mainstream—both as a digital currency and as a fraud target. More than 300 million people use crypto worldwide and 16% of Americans say they have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency hacks are on the rise, with more than $1 billion stolen so far this year.

Cryptocurrency 127

Cryptocurrency Hacking Risk Mobile 127

Threatpost

JULY 20, 2020

Four trojanized cryptocurrency trading apps have been found spreading malware that drains cryptocurrency wallets and collects Mac users' browsing data.

Cryptocurrency 115

Cryptocurrency Malware Mobile 115

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Chinese Cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360 has discovered a new malware campaign that is being infecting vulnerable android devices, turning them into devices that can be used in automated Distributed Denial of Service(DDoS) campaigns. However, for mobiles running on the Android 9 and later version, the ADB feature is switched off by default.

Malware 131

Malware Mobile DDOS Cryptocurrency 131

Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Users are advised to patch immediately: We found exploit samples abusing the Atlassian Confluence vulnerability (CVE-2022-26134) in the wild for malicious cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency 86

Cryptocurrency Malware Cyber threats Mobile 86

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2021

By the time you read this article, most of you might have come across a link via text or email claiming to turn your WhatsApp web and mobile interface into PINK color. The malware is reported to be doing round in Canada, Australia and India and might quickly spread to other countries within no time say experts.

Malware 128

Malware Mobile Cryptocurrency Banking 128

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Security experts from Cybereason Nocturnus team discovered a new piece of Android malware dubbed EventBot that targets banks, financial services across Europe. Researchers from Cybereason Nocturnus team discovered a new piece of Android malware dubbed EventBot that targets banks, financial services across Europe.

Mobile 109

Mobile Financial Services Banking Malware 109

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2021

After several years of working with investigators, Schober says he’s confident he has located two young men in the United Kingdom responsible for using a clever piece of digital clipboard-stealing malware that let them siphon his crypto holdings. universities). When Schober went to move approximately 16.4

Cryptocurrency 342

Cryptocurrency Malware Mobile Accountability 342

Bleeping Computer

JULY 28, 2023

Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams. [.]

Malware 89

Malware Cryptocurrency Scams Mobile 89

Trend Micro

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We look into an ongoing malware campaign we named TgToxic, targeting Android mobile users in Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia since July 2022. The malware steals users’ credentials and assets such as cryptocurrency from digital wallets, as well as money from bank and finance apps.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Mobile Banking Malware 109

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

The FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are embedding malicious code in mobile beta-testing apps in attempts to defraud potential victims. In an earlier warning the FBI focused on scammers that haunt forums and comments sections, looking for victims who have lost cryptocurrency to fraud, scams, and theft.

Cryptocurrency 95

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising Mobile 95

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Palo Alto Network researchers discovered a new malware, tracked as XBash, that combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks have discovered a new piece of malware, dubbed XBash piece that is targeting both Linux and Microsoft Windows servers.

Cryptocurrency 93

Cryptocurrency Malware Ransomware Cybercrime 93

Dark Reading

MARCH 23, 2023

"Nexus" is the latest in a vast and growing array of Trojans targeting mobile banking and cryptocurrency applications.

Cryptocurrency 81

Cryptocurrency Banking Mobile Malware 81

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security researchers from Cleafy reported that the SOVA Android banking malware is back and is rapidly evolving. The malware has been active since 2021 and evolves over time. targets over 200 banking and cryptocurrency exchange apps. SecurityAffairs – hacking, SOVA Android banking malware). ” concludes the report.

Encryption 98

Encryption Malware Banking Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The telecommunications giant T-Mobile disclosed a data breach after some of its customers were apparently affected by SIM swap attacks. The telecommunications provider T-Mobile has disclosed a data breach after it became aware that some of its customers were allegedly victims of SIM swap attacks.

Mobile 94

Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Identity Theft 94

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. These soldiers come from vulnerabilities in mobile applications.

Mobile 83

Mobile Accountability Identity Theft Cryptocurrency 83

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 16, 2022

Threat analysts have discovered a new Android malware strain named MaliBot, which poses as a cryptocurrency mining app or the Chrome web browser to target users in Italy and Spain. [.].

Malware 98

Malware Banking Cryptocurrency Mobile 98

Threatpost

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

‘Vishing’ attack on GoDaddy employees gave fraudsters access to cryptocurrency service domains NiceHash, Liquid.

Cryptocurrency 121

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering VPN Engineering 121

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2023

A new version of the Xenomorph Android malware includes a new automated transfer system framework and targets 400 banks. The author of the Xenomorph Android malware, the Hadoken Security Group, continues to improve their malicious code. Experts warn that a new variant recently discovered, tracked as Xenomorph.C,

Banking 98

Banking Malware Cryptocurrency Engineering 98

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.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 86

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

However, traditional financial threats – such as banking malware and financial phishing, continue to take up a significant share of such financially-motivated cyberattacks. For instance, malicious spam campaigns targeting organizations grew 10-fold in April 2022, spreading Qbot and Emotet malware.

Banking 81

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 81

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

Security experts at Group-IB have detected the activity of Gustuff a mobile Android Trojan, which includes potential targets of customers in leading international banks, users of cryptocurrency services, popular ecommerce websites and marketplaces. Gustuff has previously never been reported.

Banking 92

Banking Cryptocurrency Mobile Advertising 92

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. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 96

Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

John Hammond, security researcher with Huntress, discusses how financially motivated cybercrooks use and abuse cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime InfoSec Mobile 111

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new campaign is spreading Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Canada, and Belgium. Researchers from ThreatFabric uncovered a new campaign spreading Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States and all over the world. that was significantly improved. ” concludes the report.

Malware 112

Malware Banking Phishing Engineering 112

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 22, 2023

ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.

Threat Reports 158

Threat Reports Spyware Malware Artificial Intelligence 158

Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2020

Researchers spotted a new Android banking trojan dubbed BlackRock malware that steals credentials and credit card data from hundreds of apps. The BlackRock malware borrows the code from the Xerxes banking malware, which is a strain of the popular LokiBot Android trojan. Coinbase, BitPay, and Coinbase), and banks (i.e.

Malware 91

Malware Banking Mobile Spyware 91

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The target apps include banking applications, cryptocurrency wallets, and crypto exchanges. How to avoid malware. There are a few basic guidelines that can help you prevent installing malware on your device. Enable biometric security features such as fingerprint or facial recognition for unlocking the mobile device if possible.

Banking 95

Banking Malware Mobile Financial Services 95

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Apple patches three zero-days T-Mobile spills billing information to other customers Involved in a data breach? Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Emergency update! Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected.

Cryptocurrency 88

Cryptocurrency Scams Data breaches Mobile 88

SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams. Malware loaders on the underground market: True. The prediction anticipated that malware loaders would become a major commodity in the cybercriminal underground market. Ransomware groups and destructive activity: True.

Penetration Testing 128

Penetration Testing Banking Ransomware Mobile 128

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

Malibot is a new Android malware targeting online banking and cryptocurrency wallet customers in Spain and Italy. F5 Labs researchers spotted a new strain of Android malware, named Malibot, that is targeting online banking and cryptocurrency wallet customers in Spain and Italy. ” concludes the report.

Banking 119

Banking Cryptocurrency Malware Mobile 119

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 17, 2023

A new Android trojan called 'Chameleon' has been targeting users in Australia and Poland since the start of the year, mimicking the CoinSpot cryptocurrency exchange, an Australian government agency, and the IKO bank. [.]

Banking 117

Banking Cryptocurrency Malware Government 117

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The malware has been active at least since late October 2021, it targeting the mobile users of banks in Italy, the UK, and the US. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts. login credentials, personal information, current balance, etc.).

Banking 129

Banking Mobile Social Engineering Malware 129

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2018

Google has updated the Play Store Developer Policy page to ban mobile mining apps that mine cryptocurrencies using the computational resources of the devices. Due to the surge in cryptocurrency prices, many legitimate websites and mobile apps are increasingly using cryptocurrency miners. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cryptocurrency 51

Cryptocurrency Mobile Advertising Malware 51