Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2022

The vulnerability or chain of vulnerabilities allow the threat actor to download a binary, then execute it on the host. The threat actor can then use DNS hijacking and HTTP hijacking to cause the connected devices to install other malware. DNS hijacking. Drop the RAT.

DNS 98

DNS Malware Small Business Firmware 98

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The infection The first detected shellcode was located within the WININIT.EXE process, which has the ability to download binary files from bitbucket[.]org Notably, the Downloads folder, which would normally contain compiled project binaries, contains five binary files: delta.dat , delta.img , ota.dat , ota.img , and system.img.

Malware 107

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 107

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Every time a vendor made some attempts to address the problem, the botmaster pushed out multiple firmware updates on the fiber routers to maintain their control. This architecture was implemented to make the botnet resilient to takedowns by law enforcement and security firms with the support of the vendors of the infected devices.

Architecture 120

Architecture DDOS Advertising Firmware 120

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2022

All the affected models have a patched firmware available for download on the vendor’s website.” . “The attack can lead to a full compromise of the device and may lead to a network breach and unauthorized access to internal resources.

Hacking 97

Hacking Internet Internet Passwords 97

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The Novidade exploit kit leverages cross-site request forgery (CSRF) to change the Domain Name System (DNS) settings of SOHO routers and redirect traffic from the connected devices to the IP address under the control of the attackers. The exploit kit blindly attacks the detected IP address with all its exploits. .

DNS 90

DNS Advertising Firmware Banking 90

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

DDoS ads distributed by month, H1 2023 ( download ) The price of a service like that is driven by numerous factors that determine attack complexity, such as DDoS protection, CAPTCHA, and JavaScript verification on the victim’s side. DNS changer Malicious actors may use IoT devices to target users who connect to them.

IoT 86

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 86

Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. image Setting Up To Get Down To Business First thing, download the Kali P4wnP1 A.L.O.A.

Wireless 52

Wireless Passwords DNS Internet 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attackers obtain initial access to a system by sending a spear-phishing email to the victim containing a Dropbox download link. If the victim opens the document, Microsoft Office downloads the script and runs it using the MSHTML engine. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 86

Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This edition brings enhancements of existing features, and is ready to be downloaded or upgraded if you have an existing Kali Linux installation. We have also added support for the Raspberry Pi 400’s wireless card, however it is very important to note that this is not a nexmon firmware, as nexmon does not currently support it.

Wireless 52

Wireless Firmware DNS Architecture 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Using legitimate file-sharing tools like RClone and MegaCmdServer to mask activity, malicious actors can go undetected while downloading your network’s data. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. Also Read: How to Prevent DNS Attacks. Current Target: VBOS.

Software 112

Software Firmware DNS VPN 112

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). When opened, this document eventually downloads a backdoor. Only download apps from the App Store or Google Play.

Phishing 103

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 103

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

We have previously seen DustSquad use third-party post-exploitation tools, such as the password dumping utility fgdump; but we have now observed new custom C modules, a first for DustSquad, and Delphi downloaders acting as post-exploitation facilitators, able to gather documents of interest for the actor. Other interesting discoveries.

Malware 131

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 131

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security) protocol is used to establish secure connections over UDP, through which most DNS queries, as well as audio and video traffic, are sent. After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests.

DDOS 129

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 129

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. DNS attacks : DNS cache poisoning, or hijacking, redirects a legitimate site’s DNS address and takes users to a malicious site when they attempt to navigate to that webpage.

Network Security 109

Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 109

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Similarly, spoofed domain name system (DNS) and IP addresses can redirect users from legitimate connections to dangerous and malicious websites. Additional protection may be deployed using browser security, DNS security, or secure browsers to protect endpoints from malicious websites.

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 140

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 140