Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. Targets, methods, and techniques. Stay safe, everyone!

Hacking 101

Hacking Malware Surveillance Data collection 101

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nickel’s techniques vary, but in the end the group’s activity has only one objective, namely to implant stealthy malware for getting into networks, stealing data, and spying on government agencies, think tanks, and human rights organizations. Targets, methods, and techniques. Stay safe, everyone!

Hacking 79

Hacking Malware Surveillance Data collection 79

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The rise of destructive attacks In December of last year, shortly after we released our predictions for 2023, Russian government agencies were reported to have been targeted by a data wiper called CryWiper. The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data.

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Stalkerware requires physical access to be installed, but our report also looks at a range of remote technology that can be used for nefarious purposes. Not only can the intruder violate their victim’s privacy by monitoring their activities, but they can also use the software to access huge volumes of personal data.

Mobile 84

Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 84

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

They all must have unique identifiers and the ability to collect and transfer data over networks to enable monitoring, surveillance, and execution of decisions based on the collected data with little or no human intervention. Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data collected by all connected devices.

IoT 72

IoT Data collection Encryption eCommerce 72

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

FinSpy, also known as FinFisher or Wingbird , is an infamous surveillance toolset. The Pre-Validator ensures that the victim machine is not used for malware analysis. Each shellcode collects specific system information (e.g. The macOS version of the malware is not as complicated as the Windows one. MacOS Infection.

Encryption 143

Encryption Malware Spyware Architecture 143