CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

For the first time in the history of Apple Inc, a notorious ransomware-spreading gang seems to have shifted its focus to MacOS-loaded laptops. The LockBit Ransomware Group has now developed encryptors targeting Macs, thus extending their crimes from Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi servers to Apple computers. And that’s true!

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. Currently only state sponsored groups, professional spyware vendors, and the large criminal operations have access to, and know how to use advanced AI tools to increase the effectivity of their attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin Since June 2021, Hive Ransomware has been dominating the ransomware scene. With all the buzz they have created, it’s no wonder they have earned the title of one of the most prolific ransomware groups. By the end of 2022, the education sector had seen increased ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Judge ordered NSO Group to hand over the Pegasus spyware code to WhatsApp Cybercrime BlackCat Ransomware Affiliate TTPs American Express credit cards EXPOSED in third-party vendor data breach – account numbers and names among details accessed in hack LockBit 3.0’S

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. The post Cybersecurity and Online Gaming appeared first on IT Security Guru.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Lindy Cameron, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has openly announced that Russia launches devastating ransomware attacks on its critical infrastructure. Cameron alerted all the organizations to be well equipped with their defense-line against cyber attacks, especially those of ransomware genre.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2024

Fix it now! million individuals North Korea-linked Kimsuky used a new Linux backdoor in recent attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5 Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

UK government potentially skimps on senior cyber role salary as the NCSC calls for more investment in people, Microsoft talks up the potential for ChatGPT and the US moves to ban spyware. Treasury Tries to Drive Down Inflation with Paltry Cybersecurity Salary The U.K.’s By Joe Fay U.K. and the U.S. government. government.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Top Cybersecurity Companies. What is Cybersecurity?

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consequently, the SolarWinds spyware infiltration , the Microsoft Exchange hack , and ransomware attacks launched by criminal gangs harbored by the Kremlin dominate headlines and drive nation-state cybersecurity responses. To read this article in full, please click here

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Financial Company Geolocating a Traveler via OSINT techniques Telegram Hit by a DDoS Attack: What Is the Cause Behind It?

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Webinar: Bridging digital transformation & cybersecurity Child health data stolen in registry breach Credit card thieves target Booking.com customers Ransomware group claims it's "compromised all of Sony systems" TikTok flooded with fake celebrity nude photo Temu referrals What does a car need to know about your sex life?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Android Pixel and Sunhillo SureLine vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The issue is likely chained with other flaws in an exploit used by a commercial spyware vendor or a nation-state actor.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm believe that the new encryptors are still under development.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware HPE is investigating claims of a new security breach Experts warn of a surge of attacks targeting Ivanti SSRF flaw How to hack the Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager Crooks stole $25.5

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 winds down, ESET’s latest Threat Report for the second half of the year (H2 2023) reveals a complex tapestry of cybersecurity challenges.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2024

Here’s how guarding that castle looks like in cybersecurity terms: 1. This includes protection against viruses, ransomware , potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) , spyware , trojans, exploits , and other forms of malware. Rapid response When Malwarebytes detects suspicious activity or potential threats, it responds quickly.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

Cyble researchers discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) named Borat capable of conducting DDoS and ransomware attacks. Unlike other RATs, the Borat RAT provides Ransomware and DDOS services to attackers expanding their capabilities. Files in the Borat RAT archive (Cyble). DDOS – This module is used to perform a DDOS attack.

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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

APRIL 21, 2024

carmaker with phishing attacks Law enforcement operation dismantled phishing-as-a-service platform LabHost Previously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APT Cisco warns of a command injection escalation flaw in its IMC. Automotive Industry Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Dubbed as ‘Blister’ malware and discovered by researchers from Elastic Security, the malware seems to evade most of the known security defenses and also has the tendency to induce ransomware into infected PCs. The post Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Types of Cyberattacks.

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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.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Using the information and accesses exposed, they could create effective phishing campaigns, or target companies with various forms of malicious software attacks: malware, spyware, ransomware, and more,” the article continued. The leaked data also included information from affiliated platforms, including Booking.com and Hotelbeds.com.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Iran Crisis Russia-Aligned TAG-70 Targets European Government and Military Mail Servers in New Espionage Campaign U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple iOS and iPadOS memory corruption vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. iPhone vulnerabilities are usually exploited by commercial spyware vendors or nation-state actors, in many cases, the targets were dissidents and journalists.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

LockBit leaks data stolen from the South Korean National Tax Service Italy’s Data Protection Authority temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns CISA adds bugs exploited by commercial surveillance spyware to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers are actively exploiting a flaw in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin Cyber Police of Ukraine (..)

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

The pirated malicious code acts as spyware, secretly exfiltrating data from victims. The Hive variant – unrelated to the Hive ransomware group – was detected […]. A version of the Hive cyberattack kit created by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was spotted in the wild.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Check Point researchers who discovered Zloader reiterated the fact that the said malware has capabilities to steal other sensitive info along with the feature of inducing ransomware payloads such as Ryuk and Egregor. Keeping the systems loaded with anti-spyware or antivirus software makes complete sense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Ransomware, spyware, adware, trojan viruses and worms are some examples of malware. . The post US Government defense data stolen by Malware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. NOTE- Malware is a kind of malicious software that is developed to destroy or disrupt computers and their networks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers devised an attack technique to extract ChatGPT training data Fortune-telling website WeMystic exposes 13M+ user records Expert warns of Turtle macOS ransomware US govt sanctioned North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky Black Basta Ransomware gang accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022 Apple addressed 2 new (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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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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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge.

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