Schneier on Security

MAY 30, 2025

The idea is that people—you, me, everyone—should just pause for nine seconds and think more about the link they are planning to click on, the file they are planning to download, or whatever it is they are planning to share. But—we get it—the government isn’t going to step in and regulate the Internet.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2025

Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. DomainTools Intelligence (DTI) researchers warn of a malicious campaign using a fake website (bitdefender-download[.]com) ” concludes the report that also provides Indicators of compromise.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

North Korea-linked group APT37 exploited an Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability in a supply chain attack. “Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to first prepare the target so that it uses Edge in Internet Explorer Mode.” dll), allowing type confusion to occur.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 9, 2022

This quirk of internet history means that marketers can track exactly when you open an email and your IP address, which can be used to roughly work out your location. Apple Mail downloads all images for all emails before you open them. So, how does Apple Mail stop this? By caching. I turn them off.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 30, 2021

The operating system wouldn’t even give its most basic prompt: “This is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” ” More.

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Internet Internet Malware 341

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

But in the background, their system has hidden malware in the file the victim has downloaded, which is capable of gathering information from the affected device such as: Personal identifying information (PII) including Social Security Numbers (SSN). Report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. This is the actual malware.

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Malware Adware Education Phishing 142

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Depending on where you are when you download your Android apps, it might collect more or less data about you. The apps we downloaded from Google Play also showed differences based on country in their security and privacy capabilities. We present the first large-scale measurement study of geodifferences in the mobile app ecosystem.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. Probably the most active Internet address accessing Snatch’s darknet site is 193.108.114[.]41 top , sntech2ch[.]top

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 30, 2025

Your document is now ready for download: Please download the attachment and follow the provided instructions. Dont open downloaded files or attachments until you are sure they are safe. NOTE: Statements & Documents are only compatible with PC/Windows systems. Dont click on links until you are sure they are non-malicous.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2024

WebTunnel is a stealthy bridge that blends with web traffic, with a small download size and uTLS integration, making it safer and harder to detect for users. “We are calling on the Tor community and the Internet freedom community to help us scale up WebTunnel bridges.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

They estimated that those apps were downloaded more than 60 million times, including 10 million downloads of Muslim prayer apps. government agencies for more than a decade. […]. Measurement Systems’ website was registered by Vostrom Holdings, according to historic domain name records.

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Spyware Internet Internet Government 335

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The bot conducts ad fraud by accessing websites in the background and operates as a residential proxy, sharing the users internet connection for criminal activities, which can link the users IP address illegal activities. BadBox can also download additional payloads, amplifying the risks for the users.

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Firmware Malware Internet Internet 143

SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Victims get infected via phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor ( CVE-2018-0802 ) to download and execute malware code. It contains a formula editor exploit that downloads and runs an HTML Application (HTA) file hosted on the same C2 server.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2025

Ransomware attacks typically involve tricking victims into downloading and installing the ransomware, which copies, encrypts, and/or deletes critical data on the device, only to be restored upon the ransom payment. Instead, the browser has become the primary way through which employees conduct work and interact with the internet.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 2, 2021

They allege that in late December 2020, Sharp applied for a job at another technology company, and then abused his privileged access to Ubiquiti’s systems at Amazon’s AWS cloud service and the company’s GitHub accounts to download large amounts of proprietary data. When FBI agents raided Sharp’s residence on Mar.

VPN 267

VPN Internet Internet Accountability 267

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2025

Since the empty folder is generally associated with an Internet Information Services (IIS) feature that most users will not be running, this called for an explanation. Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server platform created by Microsoft to host websites, web applications, and services on Windows systems.

Internet 120

Internet Internet Authentication Accountability 120

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2025

Mark of the Web (MotW) is a security feature in Microsoft Windows that identifies files downloaded from untrusted sources, such as the internet. Attackers can exploit a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0411 , in the free, open-source file archiver software 7-Zip to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature.

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Software Internet Internet Hacking 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The latest patch builds are available for download on mysonicwall.com “ In September, SonicWall warned that the flaw CVE-2024-40766 in SonicOS is now potentially exploited in attacks. The latest patch builds are available for download on mysonicwall.com ,” warns the updated SonicWall advisory.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

Google continues to struggle with cybercriminals running malicious ads on its search platform to trick people into downloading booby-trapped copies of popular free software applications. 19, 2024) of more than 200 domains at the Internet address 93.190.143[.]252 How do we know freecad-us[.]org org is malicious? com , filezillasoft[.]com

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Software Advertising Malware Accountability 328

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

Over 1,400 CrushFTP internet-facing servers are vulnerable to attacks exploiting recently disclosed CVE-2024-4040 vulnerability. Over 1,400 CrushFTP internet-facing servers are vulnerable to attacks targeting the critical severity vulnerability CVE-2024-4040. CVE-2024-4040 is a CrushFTP VFS sandbox escape vulnerability.

Internet 136

Internet Internet Software Hacking 136

eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2025

Technical support consultant using programming to upgrade artificial intelligence simulation model As AI tools boom in popularity, cyberthieves are exploiting the excitement with fake AI video editing platforms that lure users into downloading malware. Document.docx: A disguised batch file that downloads more malware.

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Malware Scams Media Artificial Intelligence 106

Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

This week, security researchers said they spotted that same vulnerability being exploited by a new variant of Mirai , a malware strain that targets vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices for use in large-scale attacks and as proxies for other cybercrime activity. which boasts some 100 million devices deployed worldwide.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 13, 2024

” Another zero-day this month is CVE-2024-38178 , a remote code execution flaw that exists when the built-in Windows Edge browser is operating in “Internet Explorer Mode.” For a more detailed breakdown of the individual flaws addressed by Microsoft today, check out the SANS Internet Storm Center’s list.

Internet 318

Internet Internet Malware Software 318

Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

What is Internet Safety Month? Each June, the online safety community observes Internet Safety Month as a time to reflect on our digital habits and ensure we’re taking the best precautions to stay safe online. Regularly scan your devices for malware and avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files.

Internet 126

Internet Internet Identity Theft Passwords 126

SecureList

APRIL 23, 2025

We immediately took action by communicating meaningful information to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KrCERT/CC) for rapid action upon detection, and we have now confirmed that the software exploited in this campaign has all been updated to patched versions. The software has since been updated with patched versions.

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Malware Software Encryption Internet 144

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2025

EclecticIQ observed active exploitation of Ivanti EPMM flaws starting May 15, 2025 (the same day Ivanti disclosed two critical vulnerabilities) targeting internet-exposed systems. “EclecticIQ analysts observed active exploitation of this vulnerability chain in the wild, targeting internet-facing Ivanti EPMM deployments.”

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Mobile Telecommunications Authentication Internet 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The group’s victims according to its DLS as a percentage of all groups’ published victims during the period under review ( download ) Number of new modifications In Q3 2024, we detected three new ransomware families and 2109 new variants, or half of what we discovered in the previous reporting period. 2 China 0.95 3 Libya 0.68

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Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 107

Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The extension in question was Page Ruler , a Chrome addition with some 400,000 downloads. The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. You can disable these ads now or later in the settings page.

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Advertising Insurance Internet Internet 352

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From calendar years 2020 to 2022, there was a 27% increase in victim reports to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) of BECs with a real estate nexus. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today. Last year, the FBI warned BEC focused on the real estate sector was on the rise.

Accountability 144

Accountability Banking Internet Internet 144

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

. “Using a Mirai malware variant that incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms, it has been seen compromising vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the wild, such as the DigiEver DVR, and TP-Link devices through CVE-2023-1389.” dyn” for C2 communication.

Manufacturing 92

Manufacturing Malware Firmware IoT 92

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The page listed the correct time and date of the funeral service, which it claimed could be streamed over the Internet by following a link that led to a page requesting credit card information. The Internet address of livestreamnow[.]xyz DomainTools shows this same Internet address is home to nearly 6,000 other domains (.CSV),

Scams 64

Scams DNS Internet Internet 64

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

The FBI says it is notifying those who had the malware deleted from their computers via their internet service providers (ISPs). Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Malware DNS Internet Internet 129

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. On these websites, cybercriminals advertise a piece of high-demand software and trick users into a download.

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Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 137

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet service providers in recent months as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.”

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Internet Internet DNS Telecommunications 133

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 21, 2022

China is mandating that athletes download and use a health and travel app when they attend the Winter Olympics next month. Citizen Lab examined the app and found it riddled with security holes.

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Surveillance Encryption Wireless Government 360

SecureList

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The affected system was a Windows server exposed to the internet, with only two ports open. The targeted company employs this technology to allow employees to download specific policies to their corporate devices, granting them secure access to the Fortinet VPN. Filename c:program filesmicrosoft sql servermssql14.fcemsmssqlbinnsqlservr.exe

Internet 107

Internet Internet Passwords Accountability 107

Krebs on Security

JULY 12, 2022

The software giant also has made a controversial decision to put the brakes on a plan to block macros in Office documents downloaded from the Internet. In February, security experts hailed Microsoft’s decision to block VBA macros in all documents downloaded from the Internet.

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Internet Internet Cyber threats Software 279