Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

LockBit ransomware gang hit the Commission des services electriques de Montréal (CSEM) Social engineering attacks target Okta customers to achieve a highly privileged role Talos wars of customizations of the open-source info stealer SapphireStealer UNRAVELING EternalBlue: inside the WannaCry’s enabler Researchers released a free decryptor for the Key (..)

Social Engineering 105

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

increased rewards for info on North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million Threat actors leverages DLL-SideLoading to spread Qakbot malware Zero Day attacks target online stores using PrestaShop? and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. and Blackmatter ransomware U.S.

Firmware 72

Firmware Surveillance Malware DDOS 72

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box.

Cyber Attacks 83

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 83

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2022

The Bun­des­amt für Ver­fas­sungs­schutz (BfV) federal domestic intelligence agency warns of ongoing attacks coordinated by the China-linked APT27 group. The group was involved in cyber espionage campaigns aimed at new generation weapons and in surveillance activities on dissidents and other civilian groups.

Financial Services 89

Financial Services Surveillance Malware Cyber Attacks 89

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 22, 2021

While well intentioned, you may have inadvertently created a security breach for the recipient or opened your family up to unwanted surveillance. The post The gift that keeps on giving: 7 tips to avoid cyber security threats appeared first on Allot's Network Security & IoT Blog for CSPs & Enterprises.

IoT 143

IoT Surveillance Internet Internet 143

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In August, Gunnebo said it had successfully thwarted a ransomware attack, but this week it emerged that the intruders stole and published online tens of thousands of sensitive documents — including schematics of client bank vaults and surveillance systems. He declined to comment on the particulars of the extortion incident.

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Hacking Ransomware Banking Accountability 344

Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2024

The timing of this collaboration is particularly significant, given the escalating cyber threats facing organizations across the region. With cyber attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, there is an urgent need for proactive defense mechanisms that adapt to evolving threats in real-time.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2022

SecurityAffairs awarded as Best European Personal Cybersecurity Blog 2022 Crooks are using RIG Exploit Kit to push Dridex instead of Raccoon stealer Flagstar Bank discloses a data breach that impacted 1.5

Small Business 79

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 79

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Vice Society group has claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack that hit the Italian city of Palermo forcing the IT admins to shut down its infrastructure. The Vice Society ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack that hit the city of Palermo in the South of Italy.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Data breaches Cyber Attacks Surveillance 108

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

Million ransom to restore after a ransomware attack CVE-2020-3952 flaw could allow attackers to hack VMware vCenter Server DoppelPaymer crew leaked internal confidential documents belonging to aerospace companies Hacker stole $250K from decentralized Bitcoin exchange Bisq Sophos Sandboxie is now available as an open-source tool Tails OS version 4.5

Hacking 87

Hacking Advertising Surveillance Phishing 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

hacking tools and electronics A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Spyware Retail Surveillance 73

Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

Spyware 72

Spyware Ransomware Malware Data breaches 72

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Sonicwall warns of a spike in the number of attacks involving encrypted malware and IoT malware. Malware researchers analyzed an intriguing Java ATM Malware. Cyber attacks hit Louisiana schools ahead of years beginning. DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes. Cisco to pay $8.6

Data breaches 62

Data breaches eCommerce Hacking Malware 62

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The same holds true for the cyber underground. Related: Leveraging botnets to scale attacks For a long while now, criminal hackers have relied on leveraging low-cost botnet services to blast out cyber attacks as far and wide as they could, indiscriminately. Over the past 18 months or so, a fresh trend has come into vogue.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With Qatar and other Arab nations ramping up to host the primetime edition of the beautiful game, " attackers take advantage of employee’s busy schedule which increases the chances of human error and victim interacting with the attack vector," a report said. For more on each, see the report.

Surveillance 74

Surveillance Phishing Malware Cybersecurity 74

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

Data breaches 77

Data breaches DDOS Backups Ransomware 77

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Experts warn of Greta Thunberg-themed Emotet malware campaign. RavnAir Alaska airline canceled some flights following a cyber attack. FBI flash alert warns of LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware attacks. Entercom Radio Network hit by a second cyber attack in a few months.

Cyber Attacks 56

Cyber Attacks Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 56

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2022

Note 1: In November 2021, a Qakbot malware attack on IKEA email servers of led to data spill of info related to customers, suppliers, business partners and some employees. Identity of those behind the incident is still unknown.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Identity Theft Retail Surveillance 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2021

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Surveillance 73

Surveillance DDOS Cryptocurrency Ransomware 73

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

. “Suspicious, FireEye turned its gaze inward, and saw intruders impersonating its employees snooping around inside their network, stealing FireEye’s proprietary tools to test its clients defenses and intelligence reports on active cyber threats. departments worldwide, it’s indispensable. “The Russians outsmarted it.

Government 134

Government Engineering Surveillance Authentication 134

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network, DHS report warns Tyler Technologies finally paid the ransom to receive the decryption key Underestimating the FONIX – Ransomware as a Service could be an error APT groups chain VPN and Windows Zerologon bugs to attack US government networks Microsoft partnered with other security firms to takedown TrickBot (..)

VPN 78

VPN Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

This sophisticated cyber-attack underscores the dangers posed by state-sponsored hacking and the need to be ever vigilant to the risk of such attacks. In response to the cyber attack, the organization set up a “global task force composed of cyber security professionals. .

Cyber Attacks 85

Cyber Attacks Advertising Surveillance Hacking 85

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

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Data breaches 58

Data breaches IoT Advertising Banking 58

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

Experts analyzed tools and intrusion methods used by the China-linked cyber-espionage group Emissary Panda in attacks over the past 2 years. This morning I wrote about a large-scale cyber attack that hit the I nternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in November 2016, Emissary Panda was suspected to be the culprit.

Malware 78

Malware Advertising Financial Services Surveillance 78

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Typically, stories about cyber attacks grab the reader’s attention by describing the damage inflicted on a company in large dollar amounts. Perform other intrusive and malicious activity (modular malware, keylogging, screencaps, etc.). One aspect that sets Pegasus apart from other malware is its focus on individual targets.

Spyware 52

Spyware Government Surveillance Mobile 52

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

Some of the stunning new IoT-enabled attacks we’ve already seen hint at the new scale and scope of emerging IoT exposures. Mirai and Reaper are examples of a new generation of IoT botnets comprised of millions of infected home routers and surveillance cams. It’s clear IoT-enabled cyber attacks will only escalate.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2018

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Data breaches 52

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

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Firmware 42

Firmware DNS Advertising Surveillance 42

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. Cyber attacks against the company aren’t the only relevant threat, however.

IoT 122

IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Healthcare 122

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

These happen to represent two prime examples of cyber attack vectors that continue to get largely overlooked by traditional cybersecurity defenses. By embedding malware in firmware, threat actors are able to slip pass legacy firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems. percent from 2018.

Firmware 174

Firmware Hacking Software Surveillance 174

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 22, 2021

Chine Foreign Ministry has issued a public statement condemning the distribution and usage of Pegasus Spyware surveillance software by various countries. It has also accused United States & NATO for circulating misinformation that the Chinese intelligence was funding hacking groups to launch cyber attacks on the west.

Surveillance 145

Surveillance Spyware Software Government 145

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

And yet our pervasive deployment of IoT systems has also vastly expanded the cyber attack surface of business networks, especially in just the past few years. Mirai ultimately was used to carry out massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This is a sign of IoT attacks to come.

IoT 279

IoT Healthcare Internet Internet 279

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

The adoption of emerging technologies like 5G will fuel the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) that’s often built with only a few security controls and therefore creating a larger attack surface that enterprises have to deal with., At the same time, consumers are deeply concerned with how their data is collected and used. Conclusion.

Data privacy 89

Data privacy IoT Data breaches Surveillance 89

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In late January 2024, the ThreatDown Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team found and stopped a three-month long malware campaign against a Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Europe. Almost immediately after onboarding the MSP in mid-January, the ThreatDown MDR team found extensive evidence of an ongoing malware campaign.

Malware 82

Malware DNS Surveillance Backups 82

NopSec

JANUARY 28, 2014

Prioritizing vulnerability remediation is the only surefire way to significantly reduce the risk of a cyber-attack. Bugs in Java, Adobe, browsers, and other popular applications are commonly targeted by cyber-attackers and should receive more attention when it comes to remediation.

Cyber Attacks 40

Cyber Attacks Risk Software Surveillance 40

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are the four courses you can take: Introduction to Cyber Attacks: You will learn a fundamental understanding of all the threats in www. It includes parsing of malicious programs like Trojan horse, worms, different types of network attacks. Cyber Attack Countermeasures: Teaches about cyber defense and basic cryptography.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75