SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Israeli spyware company NSO Group has experienced quite a bit of controversy in the last few years. Its spyware product, Pegasus, has been used by various criminals and nation states to target individuals of interest, such as activists, politicians, and business leaders. After being blacklisted by the U.S.,

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Technology. The consequences of which are not only born by companies who are the primary targets of cybercrime. It’s designed to make our homes more comfortable and workplaces more efficient. But, every advancement towards realizing a 21st century quality of life comes with a wave of security threats, old and new.

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SecureList

JANUARY 19, 2022

Kaspersky ICS CERT has uncovered a number of spyware campaigns targeting industrial enterprises. The attackers use off-the-shelf spyware, but limit the scope and lifetime of each sample to the bare minimum. The attackers use off-the-shelf spyware, but limit the scope and lifetime of each sample to the bare minimum.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

LOCKBIT RANSOMWARE GANG DEMANDED AN 80 MILLION RANSOM TO CDW The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data. TWO SPYWARE SENDING DATA OF MORE THAN 1.5M TB OF DATA STOLEN FROM DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE FIRM CELLEBRITE LEAKED ONLINE 1.7

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. Technology is increasingly part of our day-to-day life; we use it for communication, work, getting information, and even running our households with smart devices.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The steps we’re taking today will send a clear message: In a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those who seek to make the world a better place.". State-sponsored actors like the NSO Group spend millions of dollars on sophisticated surveillance technologies without effective accountability.

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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 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Every third email, meanwhile, contained spyware , which is used by threat actors to steal payment data or other sensitive info to then put it on sale in the darknet or blackmail its owner. Another 17 percent contained downloaders, while backdoors and banking Trojans came third with a 16- and 15-percent shares, respectively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Most small business owners consider IP infrastructure as a one-time expense and dont bother replacing it with new technology. Modern technology comes with improved network security offering higher protection. . In this age of technology and digitalization, a cyber security plan is not an option anymore but a necessity.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 2, 2019

As first detailed by KrebsOnSecurity in July 2016 , Orcus is the brainchild of John “Armada” Rezvesz , a Toronto resident who until recently maintained and sold the RAT under the company name Orcus Technologies. In an “official press release” posted to pastebin.com on Mar. In an “official press release” posted to pastebin.com on Mar.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses. However, huge concerns still exist for SMEs when it comes to the security challenge associated with the cloud technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financially motivated cybercrime, using malware and phishing , is growing at a rapid pace. Malware Cybercriminals can use malware like spyware to break into your phone or computer and potentially steal your banking details. Using a fingerprint or Face ID login is much safer than the traditional username and password.

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Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Since cryptocurrencies were, are and will continue to be impactful technologies, surely NFTs are a topic worth exploring. NFTs use the same blockchain ledger technology to verify uniqueness that cryptocurrencies rely on to prove ownership. NFT theft and a new brand of cybercrime.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The same technology that allows a SpaceX Starlink device to communicate with someone from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean also allows others to know exactly where that tracking device is located. In fact, these enemies could use the United States’ own satellite technology against them. Not so fast.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

State Department announced Monday a new policy to impose visa restrictions on individuals linked to the misuse of commercial spyware tools that enable unlawful surveillance and human rights abuses globally. The policy allows visa denials on a case-by-case basis for those involved in spyware misuse. RELATED: U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

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SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2023

Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has taken significant action to address the escalating concern surrounding the misuse of surveillance technology by foreign entities. government's growing concern about the role of surveillance technology in enabling campaigns of repression and human rights abuses.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. And not only cybercrime groups, but also state-sponsored groups who have already started targeting this industry. It also offers anonymity to users. Mobile malware techniques haven’t changed much in the course of 2022.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Last year, we foresaw the APT and cybercrime worlds becoming more porous on an operational level. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that threat actors have been using catfishing to lure Israeli soldiers into installing spyware. 2020 was a year of heightened tensions around the development of the 5G technology.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2019

CEO of NGN International, Yaqoob AlAwadhi stated that, from 2017 to 2018, cybercrimes aimed at financial thefts increased significantly with cyber-criminals largely exploiting software vulnerabilities through phishing mailings and hacked legal resources. Map of Middle-Eastern Countries.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Using a number of vulnerabilities in iOS, the attachment is executed and installs spyware. The deployment of the spyware is completely hidden and requires no action from the person being targeted. The attack is carried out using an invisible iMessage with a malicious attachment. The vulnerability was patched on April 4.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consequences of browser-focused cybercrime Hackers are able to utilize browser vulnerabilities to install malware and spyware on devices, steal login credentials for other services, extract sensitive user data, and maintain persistence inside systems.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Such attacks are likely to comprise an even larger portion of the threat landscape next year.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2019

Users’ logins and passwords from the Government Technology Agency ( [link] [.] Cybercriminals steal user accounts’ data using special spyware aimed at obtaining users’ authentication data. gov.sg/ ), Ministry of Education ( [link] [.] gov.sg/ ), Ministry of Health ( [link] [.] gov.sg/ ), Singapore Police Force website ( [link] [.]

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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 (..)

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

In January, we reported a malicious campaign targeting companies that work with cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized finance and blockchain technology: the attackers are interested in fintech in general. One of the things you can do to protect yourself from advanced mobile spyware is to reboot your device on a daily basis.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Serbian pleads guilty to running ‘Monopoly’ dark web drug market McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2 Virtual Kidnapping: AI Tools Are Enabling IRL Extortion Scams How a ‘Refund Fraud’ Gang Stole $700,000 From Amazon Info from 5.6

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Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

For at least the past decade, a computer crook variously known as “ Yalishanda ,” “ Downlow ” and “ Stas_vl ” has run one of the most popular “bulletproof” Web hosting services catering to a vast array of phishing sites, cybercrime forums and malware download servers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

H2 2019 has proved the tendency of past several years: mail remains the main method of delivering ransomware, spyware, backdoors and other malware, being used by cyber crooks in 94 percent of cases. They, in turn, let spyware and backdoors move ahead and become the second most popular malware with a 35-percent share.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Types of spyware are often classified based on what information they’re gathering.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Hundreds of vulnerabilities in common Wi-Fi routers affect millions of users German BSI agency warns of ransomware attacks over Christmas holidays Cuba ransomware gang hacked 49 US critical infrastructure organizations CISA warns of vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy products NSO Group spyware used to compromise iPhones of 9 US State Dept officials (..)

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

During routine monitoring of detections for FinFisher spyware tools, we discovered traces that point to recent FinFly Web deployments. We also found some overlaps in these sets of activities with HAFNIUM in terms of infrastructure and TTPs as well as the use of ShadowPad malware during the same timeframe.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

City Council of Somerville bans facial recognition technology. ViceLeaker Android spyware targets users in the Middle East. Is Your Browser Secure? Heres How to Secure Your Web Browser Against Attacks! Vulnerability in Medtronic insulin pumps allow hacking devices. Israel blamed Russia for jamming at Israeli Ben Gurion airport.

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SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

Following this, we released the first of a series of additional reports describing the final payload in the infection chain: a highly sophisticated spyware implant that we dubbed “TriangleDB” Operating in memory, this implant periodically communicates with the C2 (command and control) infrastructure to receive commands.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Dateline Cybercrime .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Looking for alternative sources to download a streaming app or an episode of a show, users often discover various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as naughty applications, such as adware. When discussing streaming-related threats, it is crucial to talk about malware and unwanted software.

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