Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise , which offers a self-hosted, remote desktop software application that is widely used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is warning about an unusually sophisticated phishing attack that can let attackers take remote control over user systems when recipients click the included link.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Posted by AbdelKarim Mardini, Senior Product Manager, Chrome Passwords are often the first line of defense for our digital lives. Today, we’re improving password security on both Android and iOS devices by telling you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2021

A phishing campaign that Microsoft security researchers have been tracking for about a year highlights not only the ongoing success of social engineering efforts by hackers to compromise systems, but also the extent to which the bad actors will go to cover their tracks while stealing user credentials.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. The most frequent targets of phishing attacks were online stores (18.12 The contact phone trick was heavily used both in email messages and on phishing pages. To access a real Zoom meeting, you need to know the meeting ID and password.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2021

In late March 2021, Malwarebytes analysts discovered a phishing email with an attached zip file containing unfamiliar malware. Upon analysis, the obfuscated PowerShell downloader initiated a chain of infection leading to a lesser-known malware called Saint Bot. Both droppers leaded to Saint Bot instances [ 1 ] [ 2 ]. Distribution.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

Ukraine warned of a “massive” spear-phishing campaign carried out by Russia-linked threat actors against its government and private businesses. This is the third massive spear-phishing campaign that the Ukrainian government attributed to Russia-linked threat actors this year. Details in the application… ». Pierluigi Paganini.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this week’s post, we take a look at “in-the-wild” phishing attacks and talk about how to protect against a phishing attack and how to counter them. Phishing Attack Examples. Here are two examples of phishing attacks that were carried out. The iframe and file download. Data URI and phishing page.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. This helps prevent unauthorized access even if your password is compromised.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What does phishing mean? All you see is an alarming screen that shouts, “Your files are encrypted!”. What’s phishing? The link downloads harmful software, or the attachment infects your device. Phishing is a simple and popular way for hackers trick and hook you. Spear phishing is a special type.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From there, the cybercriminals were able to download patient information. None of the documents posted online were encrypted. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Use strong passwords, 2FA. The security of your Bitcoin wallet is mostly dependent on the strength of your passwords. Use uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters, and a combination of them to create strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. A virtual private network (VPN) can offer an additional layer of encryption and security.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Distribution of programming languages used in writing web applications, 2021–2023 ( download ) We analyzed data obtained through web application assessments that followed the black, gray and white box approaches. Mitigation: do not store files containing sensitive data, such as passwords or backups, in web application publish directories.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. This malware can infiltrate your smartphone through various means, such as malicious apps, infected websites, or phishing emails.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Researchers at Perception Point recently documented a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting hotels and travel agencies. To add a touch of legitimacy and to evade detection, they even provide the hotel representative with a password to unlock these so-called “important files.” Never click on unsolicited links.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Use a Strong Password Use these methods to create stronger passwords that protect your online accounts: Create longer passwords that are tougher to crack with numbers and special characters. Don’t reuse the same password , or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. ru website. .” ” continues the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. Don't download programs that call themselves system optimizers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

An unknown threat actor is targeting government organizations with the PureCrypter downloader, Menlo Security firm reported. Menlo Labs researchers uncovered an unknown threat actor is using the PureCrypter downloader in attacks aimed at government entities. The malware uses an XOR algorithm to encrypt its config file.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A Cookie Theft malware was employed in phishing attacks against YouTube creators, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Financially motivated threat actors are using Cookie Theft malware in phishing attacks against YouTube creators since late 2019. ” reads the analysis published by Google TAG.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. According to the Sophos researchers, “Google’s Chrome browser uses the same encryption method to store both multi-factor authentication cookies and credit card data.”. How Hackers Steal Cookies. How Users Can Protect Access.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data. Be cautious of websites that promise extravagant discounts, as they may be phishing scams or counterfeit sites. Avoid Grinchy Phishing Scams Phishing scams are the Grinches of the online shopping world.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “ cuba” extension. The Hancitor downloader has been active since at least 2016 for dropping Pony and Vawtrak. The Hancitor downloader has been active since at least 2016 for dropping Pony and Vawtrak.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Graphiron comprises two-stage components: a downloader (Downloader.Graphiron) and a payload (Infostealer.Graphiron). The downloader contains hardcoded C2 server addresses. Upon execution, the downloader will check against a blacklist of malware analysis tools by checking for running processes’ specific names (i.e.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Change passwords repeatedly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

According to researchers at INKY, in the last few months, there’s been a sharp rise in these work-related phishing lures. An unsuspecting employee could be enticed to download “company guidance” or click a link to confirm they’ve been vaccinated…which could lead to malicious downloads or credential theft.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

You are neither safe on your private nor public network, as ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them hostage. When you open an infected file that seemingly appears safe, ransomware executes its process by encrypting data. You can defeat ransomware through specific preventive measures, including software and encryption.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The first new method the group adopted is aimed at evading the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) flag, the security measure whereby Windows displays a warning message when the user tries to open a file downloaded from the internet. For intermediate infection, the actor introduced a downloader to fetch and spawn the next stage payload.

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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. They had the targeted unsuspecting persons with phishing emails that promised phoney collaboration opportunities. The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secure your accounts with complex passwords. Are your passwords so strong you struggle to remember them? If not, it might be time you shift to new password and cryptography strategies. . This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Big game attacks extort vast ransoms from organizations by holding their data hostage—either with encryption, the threat of damaging data leaks, or both. To learn more about the most serious threats facing IT teams in 2024, and how to combat them, download the 2024 State of Malware report. READ THE REPORT

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2022

Unlike previous attacks that were trying to convince victims to open a url and download a first stage payload or distributing fake translation software, in this campaign the threat actor is using a spear phishing attack that contains macro-embedded Excel documents. Phishing email. Figure 2: Phishing email. Wage arrears.

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