SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

In addition, we speak to Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart about the importance of trusting your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things. Source: ComputerWeekly).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Researchers discovered a flaw in the encryption algorithm used by Hive ransomware that allowed them to decrypt data. Researchers discovered a flaw in the encryption algorithm used by Hive ransomware that allowed them to decrypt data without knowing the private key used by the gang to encrypt files. ” continues the paper.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

Ohio Lottery data breach impacted over 538,000 individuals Notorius threat actor IntelBroker claims the hack of the Europol A cyberattack hit the US healthcare giant Ascension Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year Russia-linked APT28 targets government Polish institutions Citrix warns customers to update PuTTY version installed (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

UNC2447 cybercrime gang exploited a zero-day in the Secure Mobile Access (SMA), addressed by SonicWall earlier this year, before the vendor released a fix. The UNC2447 gang targeted organizations in Europe and North America using a broad range of malware over the past months. ” reads the analysis published by FireEye.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

Experts warn of a new variant of the RedLine malware that is distributed via emails as fake COVID-19 Omicron stat counter app as a lure. The malicious code can also act as a first-stage malware. Upon executing the Omicron Stats.exe, it unpacks resources encrypted with triple DES using ciphermode ECB and padding mode PKCS7.

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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. For example, the Lockbit 2.0

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 15, 2021

In addition, we tune in to a special presentation from Adam Kujawa about the 2021 State of Malware report , which analyzed the top cybercrime goals of 2020 amidst the global pandemic. After all, malware detections for both consumers and businesses decreased in 2020 compared to 2019. Other cybersecurity news.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 19, 2022

VPNLab had been around since 2008 and had built its service around the OpenVPN technology, used strong encryption, and provided double VPN, with servers located in many different countries. We set a special encrypted channel between your computer and our foreign servers. What is double VPN?

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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. Keep your devices updated Newsflash: Cybercriminals love exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated software like it’s Black Friday at the cybercrime emporium.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

Both the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued warnings about an ongoing cybercrime campaign that is using Avaddon ransomware. In a separate advisory (pdf) , the ACSC says it is also aware of an ongoing ransomware campaign using the Avaddon Ransomware malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Anti-virus and anti-malware . Use a VPN to protect your online security and privacy. Protecting your data is very simple. Firewalls .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks. administrative?accounts,

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 1, 2021

In the last decade, cybercrime has become more sophisticated. Most individuals are not very keen on cybercrime and assume only corporates and businesses are targets. Ransomware is a prevalent form of malware or malicious software used by criminals. This form of encryption is called crypto-ransomware. 5. Use a VPN.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2022

Research conducted by Nord VPN says about 330 Britons are hacked every minute, i.e. one Brit, for every 0.2 Worryingly, the same number of people are also falling prey to ransomware attacks where the victim needs to pay a ransom to free up their computer data storage from encryption. A trend observed to date in the corporate world.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 30, 2023

Get VPN, Firewall and SmartDNS protection in one package! Combining five top-rated security apps, the MonoDefense Security Suite offers complete protection — and lifetime subscriptions are now 62% off. The post Protect Your Data With the MonoDefense Security Suite for $149.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. Additionally, fake hotspots may contain malware that can infect your device and allow criminals to gain control of it. Use a VPN A VPN encrypts your traffic with military-grade encryption. A VPN also hides your IP address.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The ransomware encrypts the network shares, that are found on the local network and the local drives, with the AES algorithm. The Royal ransomware can either fully or partially encrypt a file depending on its size and the ‘-ep’ parameter. The malware changes the extension of the encrypted files to ‘.royal’.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2022

The gang was targeting organizations via spam campaigns to spread ransomware, however, the police did not disclose the malware family used by the group in its attacks. The gang was also providing VPN-like services used by other cybercriminal organizations to carry out malicious activities used to deliver malware to the target organization.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

“Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” “Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).”

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. These programs, known as malware , can hurt your computer, take your personal info, and even lock your files until you pay a ransom.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2023

Researchers warn of a new ransomware family called CACTUS that exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain initial access to victims’ networks. The new ransomware strain outstands for the use of encryption to protect the ransomware binary. This technique allows the encryptor to avoid detection. We are in the final!

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. The samples have been deployed over the network of the target enterprises brute-forcing the SMB service on every discovered machine and using the MATA malware framework (aka Dacls ).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

Citrix reported that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. The attackers obtained encrypted passwords from NetScaler ADC configuration files, and the decryption key was stored on the ADC appliance. php) on victim machines.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Google fixed the ninth actively exploited Chrome zeroday this year A new Linux flaw can be chained with other two bugs to gain full root privileges Attack of drones: airborne cybersecurity nightmare Cuba Ransomware received over $60M in Ransom payments as of August 2022 Android Keyboard Apps with 2 Million downloads can remotely hack your device New (..)

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As anticipated, they capitalized on major events and cultural crazes, using tricks that ranged from fake Barbie doll deals to exploiting the buzz around long-awaited video game releases, for example, by disguising malware as a cracked Hogwarts Legacy version , a classic move we have seen for years.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you are already familiar with the evolving cyber threat landscape in your home country, you’ll know that humans are often the most exploited attack vector for cybercrime, and how frequently small businesses are breached. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2021

Some of the victims have reportedly been compromised through a popular MSP software which led to encryption of their customers. The total number of encrypted businesses could run into thousands. agent.cer (encrypted agent.exe). To keep your company protected against ransomware 2.0 Indicators of Compromise.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. The malware has been active at least since August 2019, over the months the NetWalker ransomware was made available through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model attracting criminal affiliates.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. Hackers shifted their focus from encrypting files and demanding ransoms to simply stealing sensitive information and threatening to expose it, leaving victims with the crippling choice of financial ruin or possible public humiliation.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

“As a result, AvosLocker indicators of compromise (IOCs) vary between indicators specific to AvosLocker malware and indicators specific to the individual affiliate responsible for the intrusion.” Consider installing and using a VPN. ” reads the report published by the company. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Or maybe it isn’t entirely clear who should get the report when remote access to an organization’s internal network is being sold in the cybercrime underground. Having a security.txt file can make it easier for organizations to respond to active security threats.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Start by installing antivirus software and use it to scan your system every week for malware and viruses. Article by Beau Peters.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. The malware has been active at least since August 2019, over the months the NetWalker ransomware was made available through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model attracting criminal affiliates.

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