Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2022

An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries resulted in the takedown of the FluBot Android malware. An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries led to the takedown of the infamous FluBot Android malware. The victim downloads and opens the malicious app that installs FluBot.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. The spyware is offered on download sites pretending to be installers for freeware and cracked versions of paid software. cn/eg/fr/de/in/it/co.jp/nl/pl/sa/sg/es/se/ae/co.uk/com/com.au/com.br/mx/tr

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2020

Shlayer Mac malware is back, the Mac threat is now spreading through new black SEO operations. Researchers spotted a new version of the Shlayer Mac malware that is spreading via poisoned Google search results. The malware can be used to download other malicious payloads, including malware or adware. up to 10.14.3.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

What is Malware? . Malware is an umbrella term used to describe any malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or extract sensitive data from a system, device, or network. Stolen data can include anything from your payment details to your medical records, passwords, and more. Why do Cybercriminals Use Malware?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a website owner, chances are you’ve heard a great deal about malware. But you may wonder what exactly malware is, and why it’s such a serious threat to your website and your site’s visitors. What is Malware? And if you own a business website, a malware attack can cost you revenue and customers. Fileless Malware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

Experts uncovered a new Coronavirus (COVID-19 ) -themed campaign that is distributing a malware downloader that delivers the FormBook information-stealing Trojan. Experts at MalwareHunterTeam uncovered a new malspam campaign exploiting the fear in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to deliver malware.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. The rootkit injects a downloader into a svchost.exe process. ” reads the report published by Bitdefender.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Why (almost) everything we told you about passwords was wrong. APT28 attack uses old PowerPoint trick to download malware. Spyware disguises itself as Zoom downloads. Twitter fixes bug that left devices logged in after password reset. FCC moves to block robotexts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2023

Spyware is a type of malicious software designed to gather data from a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent. This can include sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details, which can then be used for fraudulent or criminal purposes.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

TWO SPYWARE SENDING DATA OF MORE THAN 1.5M million downloads have been discovered spying on users and sending data to China. DARKBEAM LEAKS BILLIONS OF EMAIL AND PASSWORD COMBINATIONS DarkBeam left an Elasticsearch and Kibana interface unprotected, exposing records from previously reported and non-reported data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In this blog, techniques used by these malware families will be explored. According to Eset , 11 different malware families that target banks in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries share TTPs, indicating that threat actors are cooperating on some level. T1056.003 Credentials from Password Stores: Credentials from Web Browsers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2018

A new sophisticated version of the AZORult Spyware was spotted in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18. Malware researchers at Proofpoint spotted a new version of the AZORult Spyware in the wild, it was involved in a large email campaign on July 18, just 24 hours it appeared in cybercrime forums on the Dark Web.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. To counter this, it’s crucial to use strong, unique passwords and enable account lockouts after multiple failed login attempts.

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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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Hot for Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Active for over seven years, Agent Tesla has been used frequently in phishing campaigns seeking to steal user credentials, passwords and sensitive information. The updated password-stealing capabilities and security-dodging techniques paired with the malware distribution-as-a-service business model have proven highly profitable.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Whether it’s through downloading a rogue attachment or playing a game from an unprotected website, computer viruses are common.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

The attackers were able to embed malicious code into the libffmpeg media processing library to download a payload from their servers. If the target opened the document and enabled the macros, a malicious script would extract the embedded downloader and load it with specific parameters.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Most times, spam emails contain malware , which can compromise your devices connected to the email. Trojan Horses A trojan horse is a malware that is disguised to appear as a legitimate program. However, when you download or click on the attachment, your device becomes infected. It is easy to fall victim to a trojan horse.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Users in China often attempt to download the Tor browser from third-party websites. The experts also discovered that the libraries bundled with the malicious Tor Browser is infected with spyware. The spyware also provides the functionality to execute shell commands on the victim machine, giving the attacker control over it.”

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SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2022

While performing regular threat hunting activities, we identified multiple downloads of previously unclustered malicious Tor Browser installers. As the Tor Browser website is blocked in China, individuals from this country often resort to downloading Tor from third-party websites. Download page of the malicious Tor Browser installer.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Since the malware in this incident was compiled on April 15, 2021, and compilation dates are the same for all known samples, this incident is likely to be the first involving Maui ransomware. The first infection usually aims to install a downloader, which attempts to download other malicious implants from legitimate web services.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Whether delivered by exploiting a software vulnerability in the phone or installed deliberately by, say, a jealous spouse, this type of malware is especially prolific on phones – since they contain troves of personal data and private communication channels. In many cases, no malware is needed to compromise this data. Weaponizing hype.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

App downloads. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Bank details. Biometrics.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

Experts observed the STOP ransomware installing the Azorult password-stealing Trojan to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. The STOP ransomware made the headlines because it is installing password-stealing Trojans on the victims’ machines. SecurityAffairs – STOP ransomare , malware).

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

To exfiltrate data and deliver next-stage malware, the attackers abuse cloud-based data storage, such as Dropbox or Yandex Disk, as well as a temporary file sharing service. However, they included an additional module that constantly monitored the messenger and sent data to the spyware creator’s C2 server.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are plenty of examples of bad apps and sketchy Chrome extensions being downloaded from the Google Play Store. Web-borne malware remains widespread. The internet is littered with unsafe websites that host viruses, malware, ransomware and other online threats. But many types of malware aren’t immediately obvious.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We talked to members of our Malware Removal Support team and asked them what kind of problems they get asked to solve for our customers. Some people get so convinced they have spyware on their system that they contact our support team to help them get rid of it. Other password shenanigans. Letting browsers save their passwords.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking? Do not download any files they may contain. 7.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Active for over seven years, Agent Tesla has been used frequently in phishing campaigns seeking to steal user credentials, passwords and sensitive information. The updated password-stealing capabilities and security-dodging techniques paired with the malware distribution-as-a-service business model have proven highly profitable.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Generally speaking, though, these are spread in the form of trojans: ie, programs the user is tricked into downloading and running. Such programs are either malware or just shy of malware, depending on your definition. Since so many people reuse passwords, this is unfortunately a fairly reliable strategy.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

A DNS filter stops you from accessing unsafe websites—including those posing a strong malware risk. Let’s say someone at your company gets an email from their “bank” asking them to update their password. . It’s a breeding ground for phishing attacks, spyware, common viruses and malware, not to mention ransomware.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2021

Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, by half-year, 2017 – 2020 ( download ). in H2 compared to H1, 2019 vs 2020 (download 1 , 2 ). Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, by month, 2018 – 2020 ( download ). Spyware (+1.4 percentage points (p.p.)

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