Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Social Engineering Malware Hacking 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

Researchers discovered a new Linux malware developed with the shell script compiler ( shc ) that was used to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. The ASEC analysis team recently discovered that a Linux malware developed with shell script compiler ( shc ) that threat actors used to install a CoinMiner. ” continues the report.

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Malware DDOS Cryptocurrency Firewall 96

Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2024

The malware has two main components. When the malware detects these parameters, it sends all the collected billing and credit card information to a third-party URL “hxxps://2of[.]cc/wp-content/” Monitor for threats : Regularly check your site for signs of malware, unauthorized changes, or any indicators of compromise.

eCommerce 107

eCommerce Firewall Malware Passwords 107

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. Experts pointed out that the malware is being actively developed. Researchers recommend properly configuring the firewall to protect the devices exposed online, enable automatic updates, and monitor network traffic.

Malware 142

Malware DDOS IoT Cybercrime 142

Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

In February, hardware maker Zyxel fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its routers and VPN firewall products after KrebsOnSecurity told the company the flaw was being abused by attackers to break into devices. Security experts at Palo Alto Networks said Thursday their sensors detected the new Mirai variant — dubbed Mukashi — on Mar.

IoT 247

IoT DDOS VPN Firewall 247

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2024

million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8 million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence VPN Hacking Firewall 100

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

UK and US cybersecurity agencies linked Cyclops Blink malware to Russia’s Sandworm APT. US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies published a joint security advisory about a new malware, dubbed Cyclops Blink, that has been linked to the Russian-backed Sandworm APT group. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 95

Malware Firmware Architecture Firewall 95

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

Threat actors compromise WordPress sites to display fake Cloudflare DDoS protection pages to distribute malware. Recently security experts from Sucuri, spotted JavaScript injections targeting WordPress sites to display fake DDoS Protection pages which lead victims to download remote access trojan malware. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 95

DDOS Malware Antivirus Firewall 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

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VPN 110

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 110

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

Data breaches 91

Data breaches DDOS Backups Firewall 91

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

Social Engineering 108

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 108

Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S. Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

Firewall 89

Firewall Ransomware Password Management Malware 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

Cybercrime 92

Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 92

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group has used a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, to target entities worldwide. The MATA malware framework could target Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. The malware framework implements a wide range of features that allow attackers to fully control the infected systems.

Malware 100

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 100

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a notable increase in the use of LokiBot malware by threat actors since July 2020. The Agency’s EINSTEIN Intrusion Detection System has detected persistent malicious activity associated with the LokiBot malware. ” reads the CISA’s advisory. .”

Malware 66

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 66

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While that will certainly keep consumers safer when it comes to Covid-19 infections, it could make them more vulnerable to other ills like cybercrime. Having the latest security software and up-to-date operating systems are the best first lines of defense you can implement against viruses, malware and other online threats. .

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Firewall Internet Internet 130

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

The recent Hive infrastructure takedown as well as other major gangs dissolution such as Conti in 2022, is making room in the cybercrime business The Lockbit locker leaked a few months ago in the underground, is increasing its popularity and adoption among micro-criminal actors.

Penetration Testing 93

Penetration Testing Ransomware Firewall Social Engineering 93

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 (..)

Spyware 91

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 91

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2021

The criminal organization behind the Phorpiex botnet have shut down their operations and put the source code of the bot for sale on a cybercrime forum in on a dark web. The decision to sell the source code comes from the consideration that the two original authors of the malware have left the operations.

Cybercrime 103

Cybercrime Firewall Malware Hacking 103

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5

Firewall 95

Firewall Banking Hacking DDOS 95

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.

VPN 106

VPN Firewall Encryption Passwords 106

Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. Threat Grid (Secure Malware Analytics).

DNS 137

DNS Firewall Phishing Mobile 137

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The experts pointed out that ngrok server software runs on a VPS or a dedicated server and can bypass NAT mapping and Firewall restriction. Experts provided a list of ngrok -based attacks conducted by cybercrime organizations and nation-stated actors such as Fox Kitten and Pioneer Kitten APT groups. 4f421deb219c[.]ngrok[.]io)

Phishing 128

Phishing Cybercrime Mobile Internet 128

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Threat actors can also install malware to scan, perform brute force attacks, and sell breached IP and account credentials on the dark web. Common malware used in attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers include ShellBot [1] [2] , Tsunami [3] , ChinaZ DDoS Bot [4] , and XMRig CoinMiner [5]. ” concludes the report.

DDOS 116

DDOS Passwords Firewall Accountability 116

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

They were used to access the internal workplace systems for BMW dealers and could have been useful to attackers for spear-phishing campaigns or malware distribution. The firewall won’t block the malicious link in an email as the domain is legitimate. Imagine you get an email from your CEO or manager asking you to do something.

Phishing 119

Phishing Manufacturing Firewall Cybercrime 119

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

What is malware? The first real instance of malware occurred in the early 1970s — when BBN Technologies engineer Bob Thomas wrote the code behind the so-called “ Creeper worm.” Malware originally targeted computers themselves: logging keystrokes, stealing data, and spreading to other machines whenever possible. As many as 17.6

Small Business 52

Small Business Malware Data breaches Insurance 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

companies lost nearly $7 billion to phishing scams, malware, malvertising, and other cybercrimes. These scans seek to expose threats along your network’s perimeter as well as any lurking within security firewalls and other defensive applications. Is your organization doing enough to protect its environment from hackers?

Firewall 129

Firewall Mobile Authentication Internet 129

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A backdoor attack is a type of malware that gives cybercriminals unauthorized access to a website. Cybercriminals install the malware through unsecured points of entry, such as outdated plug-ins or input fields. As cybercrime increases, your security measures should, too. Backdoor attacks increased by 173% between 2017 and 2018.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybercrime Malware Backups 98

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

Cyber Attacks 86

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 86

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The researchers said they had seen Nobelium using HTML smuggling in a spear-phishing campaign in May, and more recently, observed it being used to deliver the banking Trojan Mekotio and the AsyncRAT/MJRAT and Trickbot malware used by attackers to get control of targeted devices and deliver such malware as ransomware.

Firewall 123

Firewall Ransomware Banking Malware 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Education Cyber threats Passwords 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The malware supports the following features: Full encryption of files below 1.5MB and partial encryption of files above this threshold to improve the speed of encryption. Disable system recovery, backup and shadow copies and the Windows firewall. Embedded configuration with more than 70 options available.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Encryption Backups Manufacturing 126

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

The threat actors behind these attacks were also observed installing other malware families, including ShellBot , XMRig CoinMiner, and Log Cleaner. 94 Upon successfully logging in, the attackers execute a command to download and run various malware. The Tsunami DDoS botnet operates as an IRC bot and relies on IRC for C2 communication.

DDOS 88

DDOS Malware Passwords Accountability 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Trigona is a malware strain that was discovered in October 2022, and Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers reported similarities between Trigona and the CryLock ransomware. Once gained access to the server, the threat actors deploy malware that is tracked by cybersecurity firm AhnLab as CLR Shell. ” reads the report published by AhnLab.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Malware Encryption Hacking 87

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In it, we identified the trends, threats, and innovations in cybercrime that small businesses need to know about in order to keep their websites secure. More than half the malware attacks we studied utilized at least one backdoor file, which gives hackers constant back-end access to a website.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Engineering Firewall Malware 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Users may consciously download “proxyware” for payment or other benefits, or their devices may be infected with malware unknowingly, turning them into part of a botnet. Threat actors use these RESIPs to evade detection.

VPN 112

VPN Accountability Firewall Data breaches 112