Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. This is changing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason. Tactics matter a lot, too.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Raccoon Malware is a recently discovered infostealer that can extract sensitive data from about 60 applications on a targeted system. Racoon malware , Legion, Mohazo, and Racealer, is an infostealer that recently appeared in the threat landscape that is advertised in hacking forums. ” reads the report published by CyberArk.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today, Malwarebytes released its 2024 State of Malware report, detailing six cyberthreats that resource-constrained IT teams should pay attention to in 2024. Big game attacks extort vast ransoms from organizations by holding their data hostage—either with encryption, the threat of damaging data leaks, or both.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Client-side attacks on the wane.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Info stealers, the type of malware with its purpose in the name, can cripple businesses and everyday users alike. Info stealers, also known as information stealers, are a type of malicious software (malware) designed to covertly collect sensitive and personal information from a victim’s computer or network.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 7, 2022

A new malware is now an important component when it comes to engineering ransomware attacks. The malware, which goes by the name Bumblebee, was recently analyzed by Symantec researchers. This link is a clear indication that Bumblebee is currently in the heart of the cybercrime community.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apparently now that includes emailing employees directly and asking them to unleash the malware inside their employer’s network in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. Image: Abnormal Security. billion in 2020. Image: FBI.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) revealed that the number of phishing websites peaked at record levels in the first quarter of 2021. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has published its new Phishing Activity Trends Report related to the first quarter of 2021. Reported Phishing Websites for Q1 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2021

A phishing campaign that Microsoft security researchers have been tracking for about a year highlights not only the ongoing success of social engineering efforts by hackers to compromise systems, but also the extent to which the bad actors will go to cover their tracks while stealing user credentials. Whitelisting vs. Blacklisting.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. The Akira ransomware operators implement a double extortion model by exfiltrating victims’ data before encrypting it.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

The four malware families are named Guildma, Javali, Melcoz, and Grandoreiro, experts believe are the result of a Brazilian banking group/operation that is evolving its capabilities targeting banking users abroad. Experts noticed that the malware uses the BITSAdmin tool to download the additional modules. ” continues Kaspersky.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortinet researchers observed a threat actor sending out a phishing email containing malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. The campaign is notable for its utilization of the BatCloak malware obfuscation engine and ScrubCrypt to distribute the malware through obfuscated batch scripts.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cybercrime is on the rise. The number of ransomware attacks has increased by 18% , while the worldwide volume of phishing attacks doubled to 500 million in 2022. Depending on the size of the business, one-third to two-thirds of businesses suffer malware attacks in any given year. billion to data breaches and cybercrime.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. This report provides our most comprehensive analysis of last year’s malware trends, with breakdowns by malware category, malware type, operating system, region, industry, and more.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. The infection chain. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. ” continues the report.

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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.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea New PaperCut flaw in print management software exposes servers to RCE attacks A cyberattack impacted operations of multiple hospitals in several US states Married couple pleaded guilty to laundering billions in cryptocurrency stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 Malicious packages in (..)

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

This means that most cyberattacks could be prevented by following simple cybersecurity best practices, such as using strong passwords, updating software, and avoiding phishing emails. Phishing emails are more common than you know. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. In how far new moves on the front of a United Nations Cybercrime Treaty will have a short-term effect on the behavior of state-sponsored groups is very hard to predict. Stop malicious encryption.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

A malware campaign tracked as GO#WEBBFUSCATOR used an image taken from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as a lure. Securonix Threat researchers uncovered a persistent Golang-based malware campaign tracked as GO#WEBBFUSCATOR that leveraged the deep field image taken from the James Webb telescope. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The latest version of the Azorult was delivered through the RIG exploit kit as well as other sources, previous variants were mainly distributed via weaponized Office documents as attachment of phishing messages. ” The new variant implements a new encryption method used to protect the hardcoded C&C domain string.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2022

Because Exotic Lily’s methods involved a lot of detail, they are believed to require a level of human interaction that is rather unusual for cybercrime groups focused on large scale operations. The RaaS will provide the encryption software, the contact and leak sites, and negotiate the ransom with the victim. Stay safe, everyone!

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a good idea to prepare for cybercrime, and whenever possible avoid becoming a victim of it. Additionally, the political season gave rise to phishing campaigns, a phenomenon that is likely to continue through the end of the year. Protecting Against Malware and Scams While Shopping Online During the Holiday Season.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

DEV-0950 group used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the Raspberry Robin worm. The experts noticed that threat actors tracked as DEV-0950 used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the worm. The final-stage malware was the Clop ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

The “cookie-stealing cybercrime spectrum” is broad, the researchers wrote, ranging from “entry-level criminals” to advanced adversaries, using various techniques. It’s not uncommon to find such scripts along with other modules in info-stealing and other malware. How Users Can Protect Access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 23, 2022

And reports are in that Ragnar Locker Gang is demanding $12 million to free up data from encryption. Natural Gas supply hasn’t been hit by the malware, however, some systems on the administration side were reportedly disrupted. The post Ragnar Locker Ransomware targets Greece Gas Company appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Employ Security Software: Install reputable antivirus and anti-malware software on all your devices.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

And even though LockBit claims they did not encrypt the hospitals files, the hospitals and physicians’ offices experienced IT outages that forced them to resort to emergency protocols designed for system outages. Over time, swatting has evolved from a dangerous type of prank to a cybercrime that can be ordered as a service.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In this blog, techniques used by these malware families will be explored. Banking trojans have a significant role in the cybercrime scene in Latin America. For example, the same or similar custom encryption schemes are used by these malware families. Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment. Krachulka Banking Malware.

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