Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2023

On bootup, the malware will try to reach out to command-and-control (C2) threat infrastructure to receive instructions and download more payloads. Initially the malware has been downloading a payload to perform pay-per-click, or ad-click, fraud. Malware (or users clicking on phishing sites) get by existing defenses on a regular basis.

Firmware 105

Firmware DNS Malware Manufacturing 105

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. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro. ” continues the analysis.

DNS 91

DNS Advertising Firmware Banking 91

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 85

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 85

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 85

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 85

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. Targeted attacks.

Phishing 102

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 102

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. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker. Malicious mobile app.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

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.

Malware 129

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 129