Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) revealed that the number of phishing websites peaked at record levels in the first quarter of 2021. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has published its new Phishing Activity Trends Report related to the first quarter of 2021. Reported Phishing Websites for Q1 2021.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Researchers warn of a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit, called Caffeine, which is being used by cybercriminals. In March 2022, Mandiant researchers discovered threat actors using a shared Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Caffeine. ” reads the report published by Mandiant.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files. .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2022

Ukraine CERT-UA warns of phishing attacks on state organizations of Ukraine using the topic “Azovstal” and Cobalt Strike Beacon. The analysis of encryption techniques employed in the attack allowed the government experts to associate the campaign with the cybercrime group Trickbot. To nominate, please visit:?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Chaes is also able to take screenshots of the victim’s machine, and hook and monitor the Chrome web browser to collect user information from infected hosts. The kill chain starts with phishing messages that use a.docx file that once is opened triggers a template injection attack. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

“Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data. The last update of the service was registered May 1, 2022.

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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. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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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. Look for the “https” in the website’s URL—it means there’s some level of encryption.

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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. ” continues the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware operators implement a double extortion model by exfiltrating victims’ data before encrypting it. Earlier versions of the ransomware were written in C++ and the malware added the.akira extension to the encrypted files. “Akira threat actors utilize a sophisticated hybrid encryption scheme to lock data.

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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. build and the then-canary 22.9

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The attacks frequently targeted small and tribal casinos, encrypting servers and the personally identifying information (PII) of employees and patrons.” The threat actors sent victims a phone number in a phishing attempt, often related to pending charges on their accounts. ” reported the PIN.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 14, 2022

Phishing, Still at Large. Phishing is by far the most common technique for cybercriminals to enter a firm’s system. Promptly and frequently, teach the staff about data security methods as well as how to spot and prevent phishing schemes. Distribute information around the workplace and on the company’s intranet.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2024

The infection chain was continuously updated, current StrelaStealer version is distributed via spear phishing emails containing a ZIP file attachment. “The JScript file then drops a Base64-encrypted file and a batch file. Upon downloading and opening the archive, a JScript file is dropped onto the system.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortinet researchers observed a threat actor sending out a phishing email containing malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. The developers used AES encryption and implemented techniques to bypass the anti-malware scan interface (AMSI). ” concludes the report that also includes indicators of compromise (IoCs).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2023

In an attack observed by the experts, the ransomware successfully encrypted a CentOS host running a vulnerable version of IBM Aspera Faspex file server software. The ransomware encrypts files and appends the “.ifire” IceFire doesn’t encrypt the files with “.sh” IceFire doesn’t encrypt the files with “.sh”

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 22, 2024

These targets are approached in spear phishing attacks. Once a relationship has been established, the target will receive a phishing link or a document containing such a link. These lure documents, which are harmless PDF files, are sent to the target, but when they open them the content appears to be encrypted.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

FortiGuard Labs researchers observed the North Korea-linked Konni APT group using a weaponized Russian-language Word document in an ongoing phishing campaign. Subsequently, it executes actions to deploy a DLL file endowed with information gathering and data exfiltration capabilities. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2024

However, evidence suggests possible spear-phishing and exploitation of misconfigured Zabbix network and application monitoring software. The experts also spotted spear-phishing messages, including a weaponized Word document installing a LunarMail backdoor. ” reads the report published by ESET.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. With proper training, employees can prevent these attacks before they happen.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Thus, it can be difficult for even small enterprises to keep up with information security and data privacy compliance. Sometimes, however, information security, data privacy, and IT compliance overall are people problems more than they are pure data problems. Security, Privacy and Compliance Can Conflict.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Except that you can't say that anymore because so many phishing sites are using HTTPS (remember, encryption is morally neutral) which is why Barclays Bank had their ad pulled earlier this year. A case in point: you should look for the green padlock on a website so that you know it's safe.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

Emerging threats Cybercrime often exploits precisely the lack of regulation and centralized controls of cryptocurrencies to deceive investors and embezzle funds through various forms of phishing, investment scams, digital wallet theft, ransomware, and illegal mining. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

The state-sponsored hackers sent spear-phishing messages to a general director working at the Rubin Design Bureau , in Saint Petersburg, which is one of three main Russian centers of submarine design. The spear-phishing messages used a malicious Rich Text File (RTF) document that included descriptions of an autonomous underwater vehicle. .”

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2022

A large-scale phishing campaign leveraging the Anubis Network is targeting Brazil and Portugal since March 2022. A large-scale phishing campaign is targeting Internet-end users in Brazil and Portugal since March 2022. Figure 1: High-level diagram of the ANUBIS phishing network and its components (2020). The Phishing template.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. When asked about the most frequent types of attacks, 56% of global respondents ranked malware as the leading source of security attacks. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%). Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

“FBI and CISA believe this variant, which uses its own custom-made file encryption program, evolved from earlier iterations that used “Zeon” as a loader.” The Royal ransomware can either fully or partially encrypt a file depending on its size and the ‘-ep’ parameter. ” reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The database included the personally identifiable information of Blink Mobility customers and administrators, including: Phone number Email address Encrypted password Registration date Device info and device token Details on subscription and rented vehicles (license plate, VIN, booking start and end location, etc.)

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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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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Simply put, it’s the practice of ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to your sensitive information and online accounts. This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Instead, enter your credentials each time for added security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The experts believe the backdoor is distributed as a part of a spear phishing campaign conducted by a sophisticated threat actor. The command is encrypted using AES-256 CBC. The Temp.ps1 script decodes the command in the response, executes it, and then uploads the result in encrypted form via a POST request to the C2.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

This means that most cyberattacks could be prevented by following simple cybersecurity best practices, such as using strong passwords, updating software, and avoiding phishing emails. Phishing emails are more common than you know. Ransomware is malware that encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its decryption.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA, aka Mespinoza, is a malware capable of exfiltrating data and encrypting users’ critical files and data stored on their systems. PYSA/Mespinoza can arrive on victims’ networks either via phishing campaigns or by brute-forcing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to gain access. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2023

The KamiKakaBot malware spreads via phishing emails that contain a malicious ISO file as an attachment. “The ISO file also contains a decoy Word document that has an XOR-encrypted section. dll), and a decoy Microsoft Word document. ” reads the analysis published by EclecticIQ. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams). Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

To prevent unauthorized users from getting into a vital call, ensure the video conferencing tool has end-to-end encryption. This feature will protect video conferences and guarantee those conversations are secure. It allows users to send and receive complex information to an extensive list of recipients with the click of a button.

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