Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023. Royal was then able to traverse the internal City infrastructure during the surveillance period using legitimate 3rd party remote management tools.”

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Surveillance Healthcare Accountability 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Apple has filed suit to ban the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group and parent company Q Cyber Technologies from using its product and services. federal court for illegally targeting its customers with the surveillance spyware Pegasus. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Pegasus). ” reads the announcement published by Apple.

Spyware 86

Spyware Surveillance Software Hacking 86

Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

Like other ransomware gangs, Lorenz operators also implement double-extortion model by stealing data before encrypting it and threatening them if the victim doesn’t pay the ransom. Hensoldt AG focuses on sensor technologies for protection and surveillance missions in the defence, security and aerospace sectors.

Ransomware 120

Ransomware Surveillance Mobile Encryption 120

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

Data breaches 89

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 286 appeared first on Security Affairs. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. . Pierluigi Paganini.

VPN 79

VPN Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 79

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

Last year, the group published a detailed analysis on how the Chinese government has improved its surveillance system to detect and block the popular circumvention tools Shadowsocks and its variants. Shadowsocks is a free and open-source encryption protocol project, widely used in China to circumvent Internet censorship.

Firewall 139

Firewall Surveillance Internet Internet 139

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2022

Tails is a security and privacy-oriented Linux distribution, it is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. SecurityAffairs – hacking, domain name system). ” reads the advisory.

Surveillance 106

Surveillance Passwords Hacking Encryption 106

Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2022

.” Since January, DeadBolt ransomware operators are targeting QNAP NAS devices worldwide , its operators claim the availability of a zero-day exploit that allows them to encrypt the content of the infected systems. Once encrypted the content of the device, the ransomware appends. SecurityAffairs – hacking, NAS).

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Internet Internet Firmware 97

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

” The iOS exploit chain used a framework based on Ironsquirrel to encrypt exploits delivered to the visitor’s browser. SecurityAffairs – hacking, watering hole). The post macOS Zero-Day exploited in watering hole attacks on users in Hong Kong appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 134

Malware Media Surveillance Encryption 134

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The group was involved in cyber espionage campaigns aimed at new generation weapons and in surveillance activities on dissidents and other civilian groups. It is designed to load malicious DLLs and encrypt payloads.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Budworm APT). ” reads the report published by the experts.

Penetration Testing 129

Penetration Testing Financial Services Surveillance Manufacturing 129

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 (..)

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 94

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2021

Researchers spotted a sophisticated Android spyware that implements exfiltration capabilities and surveillance features, including recording audio and phone calls. Experts from security firm Zimperium have spotted a new sophisticated Android spyware that masquerades itself as a System Update application. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 105

Spyware Malware Surveillance Mobile 105

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”). SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 70

Spyware DNS Surveillance Ransomware 70

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Former contractor sentenced to 10 months in prison for hacking airline Jet2. Ryuk Ransomware evolution avoid encrypting Linux folders. Thai Officials confirmed the hack of prison surveillance cameras and the video broadcast. Top cybersecurity Predictions for 2020.

Cyber Attacks 56

Cyber Attacks Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 56

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

Bad news for citizens of Kazakhstan, the government is beginning to intercept all the encrypted traffic, and to do it, it is forcing them to install a certificate. The Kazakhstan government is beginning to intercept all the encrypted traffic and to do it is forcing users in the country to install a certificate. ” states Tele2.

Internet 82

Internet Internet Encryption Government 82

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2021

The group was involved in cyber espionage campaigns aimed at new generation weapons and in surveillance activities on dissidents and other civilian groups. The hackers used the Windows drive encryption tool BitLocker to lock the servers. ” reads the joint report from Profero and Security Joes. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Malware Financial Services Encryption 125

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Pictured: a Dome Series security camera from Verkada. A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., When surveillance leads to spying. It is deeply invasive for anyone who’s captured on film.”.

Surveillance 129

Surveillance IoT Accountability Passwords 129

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2019

Encrypted messaging service Telegram was hit by a major DDoS attack apparently originated from China, likely linked to the ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong. Telegram was used by protesters in Hong Kong to evade surveillance and coordinate their demonstrations against China that would allow extraditions from the country to the mainland.

DDOS 103

DDOS Advertising Surveillance Encryption 103

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2019

The attackers appear to be focused o n stealing military-related information. The researchers speculate on a possible connection to Domestic Kitten espionage activities, an extensive surveillance operation conducted by Iranian APT actor aimed at specific groups of individuals since 2016. SecurityAffairs – Bouncing Golf , hacking).

Mobile 80

Mobile Malware Advertising Encryption 80

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to Stone, the CVE-2019-2215 vulnerability was being used or sold by the controversial surveillance firm NSO Group , it was exploited by its surveillance software Pegasus. Collected data is encrypted using RSA and AES encryption algorithms, then it is sent to the C&C server. Pierluigi Paganini.

Surveillance 82

Surveillance Advertising Marketing Encryption 82

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Experts spotted a new piece of the Snatch ransomware that reboots computers it infects into Safe Mode to bypass resident security solutions. Researchers discovered a new strain of the Snatch ransomware that reboots computers it infects into Safe Mode to bypass resident security solutions and encrypt files on the system.

Ransomware 66

Ransomware Encryption Malware Advertising 66

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

During the last month, our Threat Intelligence surveillance team spotted increasing evidence of an operation intensification against the Banking sector. At this time, we have no evidence to hypothesize it could be a victim of previous hacks or not. Introduction. Figure 4: Malware suspicious entropy level. Analysis of Exposed Emails.

Banking 73

Banking Malware Surveillance Retail 73

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

When the company disclosed the incident on August 1, it revealed that the passwords were hashed using the bcrypt algorithm that is considered secure. “We SORM, surveillance). The post One million cracked Poshmark accounts being sold online appeared first on Security Affairs. declared the company. Pierluigi Paganini.

Accountability 83

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Advertising 83

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Over half (55%) of companies use tools and activities to reduce insider threat , roughly the same number (54%) use DLP software, slightly less (50%) use UBA software, and 47% use employee monitoring and surveillance (participants could select more than one answer). She has written for Bora , Venafi, Tripwire and many other sites.

Data privacy 91

Data privacy Risk Media Software 91

Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

The US NCSC and the Department of State published joint guidance on defending against attacks using commercial surveillance tools. In the last years, we have reported several cases of companies selling commercial surveillance tools to governments and other entities that have used them for malicious purposes. Pierluigi Paganini.

Surveillance 128

Surveillance Mobile Spyware Malware 128

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Swiss authorities are investigating into allegations the company Crypto AG, a Switzerland-based maker of encryption devices, was a front company for the CIA and German intelligence. ” reported the Associated Press. The events under discussion date back to 1945 and are difficult to reconstruct and interpret in the present-day context,”.

Advertising 83

Advertising Government Media Surveillance 83

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Which are the most secure encrypted messaging apps? The Record shared an FBI training document that reveals the surveillance capabilities of the US law enforcement detailing which data can be extracted from encrypted messaging apps. SecurityAffairs – hacking, messaging apps). Pierluigi Paganini.

Encryption 141

Encryption Surveillance Hacking Information Security 141

Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2023

in response to the government’s surveillance demands. In light of the government’s surveillance demands, Apple might consider withdrawing iMessage and FaceTime services from the U.K. The authorities want having access to encrypted communications through messaging services that support end-to-end encryption.

Surveillance 80

Surveillance Encryption Government Technology 80

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

“Although issues with certificate validation have been identified within the encrypted communication between the mobile application and the backend system, the inner layer of end-to-end encryption could not be broken.” .” reads the report published by SEC Consult.

Technology 47

Technology Mobile Advertising Surveillance 47

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

This week the Russian government has blocked the ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service. United Nations, hacking). The post Russia’s watchdog Roskomnadzor threatens to fine Twitter and Facebook appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs –.

Telecommunications 46

Telecommunications VPN Advertising Government 46

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. Further considerations must be taken to secure onboard storage of the drone, ensure routes drones travel are relatively safe (i.e., Market overview. Dronesploit.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Wireless Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing 136

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2019

WhatsApp sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of using a flaw in its messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists and activists. WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks against its users. The lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in U.S.

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Technology Spyware Mobile 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

All communication is end-to-end encrypted, and the app is open source. In future, the army will forbid its relatives from exchanging information with one another via Whats app, signal or telegram and from disseminating official instructions via these channels.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, instant messaging).

Computers and Electronics 106

Computers and Electronics Encryption Surveillance Cybercrime 106

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The course consists of four modules: Hackers Exposed: You will find out methods that stop hackers, block tracking, and prevent government surveillance. Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more. No hacking or programming experience is needed.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The Sweden government is going to authorize law enforcement agencies into using spyware to spy on suspects’ devices, the malicious code allows agents to read encrypted communications, to track their movements, exfiltrate data and spy on them via built-in microphone and camera. ” reads the official announcement.

Spyware 52

Spyware Government Surveillance Encryption 52

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

In March 2021, hackers gained access to a security company’s surveillance cameras and live-streamed those video feeds from hospitals, jails, schools, police stations, gyms, and even Tesla. In this ongoing war, some types of data storage are more prone to hacking because of the need to access, process, and analyze data quickly.

IoT 128

IoT Cybersecurity VPN Internet 128

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

On the other hand, while passkeys may do much to stop email phishing , as biometrics won’t be an easy target, cyber criminals can turn to other malware to remotely hack and unlock a phone. Biometrics is presented as the solution to this security issue. Identity, citizenship, and surveillance are all societal concerns.

Passwords 117

Passwords Password Management Authentication Technology 117