SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. The 17-page report has a wealth of information, including the impact of stealers, the lifecycle of a stealer, the workflow of a stealer, and statistics around the stealers trending in 2023.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Researchers warn of threat actors employing a new Go-based malware dubbed Aurora Stealer in attacks in the wild. Aurora Stealer is an info-stealing malware that was first advertised on Russian-speaking underground forums in April 2022. Aurora was offered as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) by a threat actor known as Cheshire.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What Is Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It IdentityIQ Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or opened an unexpected attachment, only to realize it was a scam? The internet, brimming with information and opportunity, can also be dangerous. That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The report follows the Internet Organized Crime Assessment (IOCTA), Europol’s assessment of the cybercrime landscape and how it has changed over the last 24 months. These groups work closely with other malware-as-a-service groups to compromise high-revenue targets and post huge ransom demands, running into millions of Euros.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In recent months, a cybercrime group known as Blacktail has begun to make headlines as they continue to target organizations around the globe. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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SecureList

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction Andariel, a part of the notorious Lazarus group, is known for its use of the DTrack malware and Maui ransomware in mid-2022. Their campaign introduced several new malware families, such as YamaBot and MagicRat, but also updated versions of NukeSped and, of course, DTrack.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Researchers from threat intelligence Cyble have discovered threat actors abusing the Ngrok platform in a fresh phishing campaign. Researchers at the threat intelligence firm Cyble discovered a new wave of phishing attacks targeting multiple organizations that are abusing the ngrok platform, a secure and introspectable tunnel to the localhost.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Already some have used the OpenAI platform to have ChatGPT write phishing emails and insert malicious links. The emails don’t have the usual spelling, grammar, and syntax errors that today’s phishing messages composed by non-native-English speakers tend to contain – errors that serve as a tip-off to recipients.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 1, 2021

Cybercriminals Are Impersonating Meal-Kit Services In Order To Steal Money And Personal Information. Of course, such websites can also install malware on improperly protected devices used for access. So, if you so subscribe to any meal services, remember to be vigilant – scammers are presently focusing their targets on you.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? They learn new security measures quickly and find new ways to steal sensitive information. One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2022

TA558 cybercrime group is behind a malware campaign targeting hospitality, hotel, and travel organizations in Latin America. Researchers from Proofpoint are monitoring a malware campaign conducted by a cybercrime group, tracked as TA558, that is targeting hospitality, hotel, and travel organizations in Latin America.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Cybercrime is fueled by a complex ecosystem of criminal groups that specialize on different pieces of the final attack chains experienced by victims. There are the malware developers, the access brokers, the spammers, the private information sellers, the botnet operators, the malvertizers and more.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The top-level domain for the United States — US — is home to thousands of newly-registered domains tied to a malicious link shortening service that facilitates malware and phishing scams, new research suggests. domains as among the most prevalent in phishing attacks over the past year. US phishing domains.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. While you’re shopping for gifts or booking flights, hackers are plotting to trick you into revealing your personal details and financial information. What Is a Phishing Scam? Their goal?

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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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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2021

Sometimes, it’s used even if an attack being discussed is a basic phish, or maybe some very generic malware. This isn’t a good thing when tackling malware developments. ” Have you ever stopped to consider “what, exactly, are we up against” when dealing with malware? “How bad is it, really?”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2023

North Korea-linked cyberespionage group Andariel used a previously undocumented malware called EarlyRat. Kaspersky researchers reported that the North Korea-linked APT group Andariel used a previously undocumented malware dubbed EarlyRat in attacks exploiting the Log4j Log4Shell vulnerability last year.

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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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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

JULY 6, 2021

The alleged perpetrator, who turned out to be a citizen of Morocco, was arrested in May by the Moroccan police based on the data about his cybercrimes that was provided by Group-IB. Almost each of the scripts contained in the phishing kit had its creator’s nickname, Dr HeX, and contact email address.

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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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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2023

Cyber researchers warn of a modified Zoom app that was used by threat actors in a phishing campaign to deliver the IcedID Malware. Cyble researchers recently uncovered a phishing campaign targeting users of the popular video conferencing and online meeting platform Zoom to deliver the IcedID malware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Researchers have found a new method by which cybercriminals are spreading the DarkGate Loader malware. Until now, DarkGate was typically distributed via phishing emails. The malspam campaign used stolen email threads to lure victims into clicking a hyperlink, which downloaded the malware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2022

Ukraine CERT-UA warns of phishing attacks on state organizations of Ukraine using the topic “Azovstal” and Cobalt Strike Beacon. The analysis of encryption techniques employed in the attack allowed the government experts to associate the campaign with the cybercrime group Trickbot. To nominate, please visit:?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An international law enforcement operation, named Synergia, led to the arrest of 31 individuals involved in ransomware, banking malware, and phishing attacks. The international law enforcement operation was launched to curb the escalation and professionalisation of transnational cybercrime.

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a breach that's making headlines, hackers managed to steal data from the company, including sensitive employee information and upcoming game content. The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 19, 2022

There are several types of phishing attacks, which are just one form of cybercrime. . A phishing attack takes place when a criminal pretends to be someone they’re not to trick people into giving over their personal information, such as their credit card details. Email phishing is also known as deception phishing.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

The operators behind the TrickBot malware are systematically targeting Ukraine since the beginning of the war in February 2022. Since February, the Conti ransomware group has taken over TrickBot malware operation and also planned to replace it with BazarBackdoor malware. ” concludes IBM. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot , a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. QakBot is most commonly delivered via email phishing lures disguised as something legitimate and time-sensitive, such as invoices or work orders.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new campaign is spreading Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Canada, and Belgium. Researchers from ThreatFabric uncovered a new campaign spreading Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States and all over the world. that was significantly improved.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 10, 2022

His current work, which grew out of a project he began at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ( ICANN ), is to publish quarterly reports of phishing and malware (and soon, spam ) at the Cybercrime Information Center.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A recently discovered threat actor, tracked as TA886 by security firm Proofpoint, is targeting organizations in the United States and Germany with new malware dubbed Screenshotter. The attack chain starts with an phishing emails containing a malicious URL or malicious attachment that lead to deployment of WasabiSeed and Screenshotter malware.

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