Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Recently emerged LockFile ransomware family LockFile leverages a novel technique called intermittent encryption to speed up encryption. Sophos researchers discovered that the group is now leveraging a new technique called “intermittent encryption” to speed up the encryption process.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

“They allegedly used the Phobos malware to encrypt information on the networks, blocking the companies from accessing the data unless a ransom was paid and a decryption key was provided by the gang. Generation of target list of extensions and folders to encrypt. ” reported the website Nation Thailand.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

Experts warn of a new variant of the RedLine malware that is distributed via emails as fake COVID-19 Omicron stat counter app as a lure. The malicious code can also act as a first-stage malware. Upon executing the Omicron Stats.exe, it unpacks resources encrypted with triple DES using ciphermode ECB and padding mode PKCS7.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Much of the industry still relies on legacy operational tech (OT) systems that lack modern security features such as automated patch management and encryption by default. When vendors gain network access for ticketing, baggage handling, or route planning, they can inadvertently introduce malware or provide a foothold for threat actors.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It uses the CPUID instruction to obtain information about the processor manufacturer. The malware uses different strings to load libraries and functions required for execution. In particular, Avast and AVG solutions are of interest to the malware. If the CPU is not from Intel or AMD, it terminates execution. dll” library.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2025

. “A cyberattack has potentially serious consequences for the approximately 240 employees of the Euskirchen-based company Fasana : The attack caused so much damage to the paper napkin manufacturer that it has now filed for insolvency.” This is malware that can lock computers and encrypt files.”

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SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often. million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Last month, we wrote a total of four private crimeware reports on Android malware, three of which are summarized below. In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

xHelper , a new strain of Android malware is able to re-install itself on infected devices even after victims delete it or force a factory reset. xHelper , a new strain of Android malware is able to re-install itself on infected devices even after victims delete it or force a factory reset. and Russia. ” continues the report.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Ransomware attackers often spend weeks or months inside of a target’s network before attempting to deploy malware across the network that encrypts servers and desktop systems unless and until a ransom demand is met. In some cases, this allows the intruders to profit even if their malware somehow fails to do its job.

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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. dat Encrypted VBShower backdoor AppCache028732611605321388.log:AppCache0287326116053213889292.vbs The file key_datas contains local encryption keys.

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WIRED Threat Level

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Device manufacturers use “platform certificates” to verify an app’s authenticity, making them particularly dangerous in the wrong hands.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

US and UK cybersecurity agencies issued a joint advisory about the spread of QSnatch Data-Stealing Malware that already infected over 62,000 QNAP NAS devices. The malicious code specifically targets QNAP NAS devices manufactured by Taiwanese company QNAP, it already infected over 62,000 QNAP NAS devices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2025

“The botnet exploits this vulnerability by injecting a payload that downloads and executes a cleartext shell dropper named dropbpb.sh, responsible for downloading the malware binaries and executing them on the compromised device.” It processes encrypted data over a RAW socket, limiting further analysis.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ensure compliance with regulations When IT support processes fail to align with manufacturing needs, the consequences are significant: Staying informed: Governments and industry bodies frequently update regulations to address emerging threats. Companies must monitor these changes and ensure compliance to avoid legal penalties.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The group has extended its operations to countries in Asia and targets various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, construction, IT, food, and manufacturing.” ” The group uses an ARCrypter ransomware variant, derived from Babuks leaked code , to encrypt files after infiltrating a network. .

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. This report provides our most comprehensive analysis of last year’s malware trends, with breakdowns by malware category, malware type, operating system, region, industry, and more.

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Webroot

MARCH 12, 2025

Backing up your data simply means creating copies of your important files and storing them in secure, encrypted locations. Many hard drives fail in less than three years , and its been found that the newer drives have shorter lifespans than those manufactured before 2015.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 2, 2021

In the early days of ransomware things were fairly simple: malware would infect your company’s infrastructure, encrypting your valuable data with a secret key that was only known to your attackers. To launch their new website, the source code from a hacked video game manufacturer was put up for auction on the Payload Bin website.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Thanks to its built-in security defenses, strict user privilege model, and transparent source code, Linux enjoys far fewer malware infections than other operating systems. encrypt extension being appended to affected files. Cloud Snooper.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

Until the last ten years or so, we would largely categorise robots as reactive with mostly industrial applications in areas like manufacturing or warehousing. Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

European Enterprises mainly involved in manufacturing are being targeted by a new strain of Ransomware dubbed as Cring and confirmed sources say that the malware is being spread by exploitation of Fortinet VPN Vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In September 2024, Doctor Web researchers uncovered a malware, tracked as Vo1d , that infected nearly 1.3 Unfortunately, manufacturers often sell older OS versions as newer ones. Researchers at the Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin (QAX) recently discovered 89 new malware samples.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Expect to see more investments in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as encryption, anonymization, and data masking. We are seeing increased use of AI to automate attacks, including malware generation and phishing campaigns. In 2025, more attention will be given to developing quantum-resistant encryption techniques.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Japan -based camera and binocular manufacturer Olympus that is also into the manufacturing of medical devices has revealed in an official statement that its servers were targeted by BlackMatter Ransomware group that could have disrupted the computers systems in network operating in Middle East, Europe and Africa.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” The attackers are also spotted manually disabling and encrypting virtual machines.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The mobile malware Trojan-Ransom.AndroidOS.Agent.aq Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Interestingly enough, the share of adware attacks increased in relation to mobile malware in general. They typically work with malware developers to achieve this.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

The Taiwanese vendor QNAP urges its users to update the Malware Remover app following the alert on the QSnatch malware. The Taiwanese company QNAP is urging its users to update the Malware Remover app to prevent NAS devices from being infected by the QSnatch malware. Webshell functionality for remote access.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. While the modus operandi of the threat actor is reminiscent of the CloudWizard APT that we reported on in 2023, the malware code is completely different.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries , including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. A now-deleted Tweet from Synoptek on Dec.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

But according to an in-depth analysis shared with KrebsOnSecurity by security researcher Paul Marrapese , iLnkP2P devices offer no authentication or encryption and can be easily enumerated, allowing potential attackers to establish a direct connection to these devices while bypassing any firewall restrictions.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

However, P8 contains many built-in functions and redesigns of the communication protocol and encryption algorithm, making it a well-designed and powerful espionage platform. Most of the infections were still at financial institutions in Vietnam, with one victim active in the manufacturing industry.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The main reasons to rewrite malware in Rust is to have lower AV detection rates, compared to malware written in most common languages, and to target multiple architectures. The Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group uses a double-extortion model, with most of the victims in the manufacturing and IT industries.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 8, 2021

A ransomware attack targeted on Taiwan-based Laptop Manufacturer Gigabyte is said to have halted the production operation of the company from the past few days. Preliminary investigation has proved that few of the servers related to manufacturing were hit badly by the file encrypting malware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert to warn that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives. Mamba ransomware is one of the first malware that encrypted hard drives rather than files that was detected in public attacks.

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