Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Experts found critical authentication bypass flaw in HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S. Experts found critical authentication bypass flaw in HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S.

Data breaches 87

Data breaches DDOS VPN Hacking 87

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows Defender Gootkit AaaS malware is still active and uses updated tactics Austria investigates DSIRF firm for allegedly developing Subzero spyware ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from Creos Luxembourg S.A.

Spyware 121

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks. In the other case, organizations use geofencing to protect their resources from DDoS attacks. Cognizant of these measures, individuals may perceive a potential impact on their data privacy and thus turn to robust privacy solutions like VPN.

VPN 90

VPN Scams Education Internet 90

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2021

Are the DDoS and the fire linked?

Data breaches 99

Data breaches DDOS Small Business Ransomware 99

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia Social Blade discloses security breach Data of 5.7M Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Hacking DDOS VPN 92

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

On the very first day of the conflict (February 24, 2022), a massive wave of indiscriminate pseudo-ransomware and wiper attacks hit Ukrainian entities. The volume of wiper and ransomware attacks quickly subsided after the initial wave, but a limited number of notable incidents were still reported.

DDOS 131

DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 131

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

fitness chains Town Sports leaked online Group-IB detects a series of ransomware attacks by OldGremlin HOW DO PROVIDERS IMPLEMENT INTERNET BLOCKING IN BELARUS? fitness chains Town Sports leaked online Group-IB detects a series of ransomware attacks by OldGremlin HOW DO PROVIDERS IMPLEMENT INTERNET BLOCKING IN BELARUS?

IoT 102

IoT Banking Advertising Ransomware 102

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Boardriders and its subsidiarities QuikSilver and Billabong infected with ransomware. Major ASP.NET hosting provider SmarterASP hit by ransomware attack. Buran ransomware-as-a-service continues to improve. Experts warn of spike in TCP DDoS reflection attacks targeting Amazon, SoftLayer and telco infrastructure.

DDOS 51

DDOS Spyware Advertising Ransomware 51

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Ransomware an ongoing threat to industry as crime gangs organise Malware-based cyber-attacks are the most prominent threat to industry, Europol says. The agency’s spotlight report examines ‘crime-as-a-service’, lifting the cover on ransomware groups’ business structures. Ransomware reminders were plentiful lately.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Data breaches CSO Cyber Attacks 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

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VPN 78

VPN Ransomware Spyware DDOS 78

BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Digital takeup drives accelerated cybercrime activity: IOCTA. Growing use of digital technologies, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has led to a sharp increase in cybercrime. The report listed ransomware affiliate programmes as a major risk. Online shopping has led to a steep increase in online fraud, Europol said.

Cybercrime 59

Cybercrime Mobile DDOS CISO 59

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). Ransomware. During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Trends in ransomware attacks. Web-based Attacks. Identity Theft.

Cyber threats 109

Cyber threats Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 340 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Spyware 53

Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Retail 53

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2019

TA505 cybercrime group use SDBbot RAT in recent campaigns. German firm Pilz still down a week after getting infected with ransomware. NordVPN, TorGuard, and VikingVPN VPN providers disclose security breaches. DDoS Attack on Amazon Web Services caused intermittently outage.

Spyware 41

Spyware Advertising Hacking DDOS 41

SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. In Q1 2021, cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. RDP servers listening on UDP port 3389 were used to amplify DDoS attacks. That said, a VPN is no panacea if it too is vulnerable to amplification attacks.

DDOS 96

DDOS Cryptocurrency Media Marketing 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

And how to prevent it?

Firewall 77

Firewall Hacking DDOS VPN 77

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 123

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

US CISA added critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ragnar Locker gang leaks data stolen from the Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital North Korea-linked threat actors target cybersecurity experts with a zero-day Zero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks Nation-state actors (..)

DDOS 104

DDOS VPN Data breaches Cybercrime 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Now Cybersecurity expert says the next generation of identity theft is here: ‘Identity hijacking’ Were 3 Million Toothbrushes Really Used for a DDoS Attack? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Spyware 91

Spyware Surveillance Identity Theft DDOS 91

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a great many ransomware attacks, the criminals who pillage the victim’s network are not the same crooks who gained the initial access to the victim organization. More commonly, the infected PC or stolen VPN credentials the gang used to break in were purchased from a cybercriminal middleman known as an initial access broker.

DDOS 263

DDOS Accountability Cybercrime Ransomware 263

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2023

Is the BlackByte ransomware gang behind the City of Augusta attack? Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Ransomware Malware Hacking 85

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Folks, Who wants to dive deep into some of my latest commercially available research and stay on the top of their OSINT/cybercrime research and threat intelligence gathering game that also includes their team and organization? Dancho Danchev’s “Intell on the Criminal Underground – Who’s Who in Cybercrime for ” Presentation – [PDF].

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85 Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85

Cybercrime 78

Cybercrime Hacking Cryptocurrency Ransomware 78

BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. Particularly with the rise in ransomware attacks which essentially can render personal data inaccessible.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Information Security VPN Authentication 52

SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

Politically-motivated cyberattacks dominated the DDoS landscape in the second quarter of 2022 just as they did in the previous reporting period. The pro-Russian hacktivists Killnet, which first surfaced in January 2022, claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on the websites of various European organizations from April through June.

DDOS 106

DDOS Government Marketing IoT 106

Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

If it felt it needed to remove any chance its people might learn news from the outside world, Moscow could choose to block access to VPN (Virtual Private Network) providers or block internet access altogether. The Analyst Prompt #05: Russo-Ukrainian Cyberattacks, and Updates on Lapsus$ and Conti Ransomware Operations. 1 ). ( 9 ).

Government 52

Government Media Technology Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In the report, the company examines key shifts in the cybercrime world internationally between H2 2019 and H1 2020 and gives forecasts for the coming year. The most severe financial damage has occurred as a result of ransomware activity. The past year — a harrowing period for the world economy — culminated in the spike of cybercrime.

Banking 130

Banking Ransomware Phishing Marketing 130

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

And there are even more specialized products such as DDoS attacks, email databases, and malware. It can be ransomware (you need to pay a ransom to regain control over your computer) or something less intrusive that steals your information. DDoS Attacks. The New York one is four times more expensive. Hackers love it.

Accountability 112

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 112