Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our annual analysis of the most notorious malware has arrived. As always, it covers the trends, malware groups, and tips for how to protect yourself and your organization. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals. Who made this year’s malware list?

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Malware Artificial Intelligence Penetration Testing Ransomware 89

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, alliances are formed not in boardrooms, but in the encrypted corners of the dark web.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them. Investigate malware’s propagation methods, evasion techniques, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential threats.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Social Engineering IoT 111

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

Malware Analysis. Encryption. Penetration Testing. Cloud security topped the list, followed closely by malware analysis, data analysis, threat assessment and intrusion detection. Encryption. Malware Analysis. Penetration Testing. Cyber Security Technical Sill or Concept. Rating (1 – 5).

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Penetration Testing Architecture Backups Encryption 98

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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Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 89

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. However, while it encrypted file(name)s and asked for a ransom, it was far from effective. But where did it start?

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Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Backups 103

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

CISA has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware, the same malware that was analyzed a few days ago by researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant experts. The UNC2447 gang targeted organizations in Europe and North America using a broad range of malware over the past months. For more information, refer to Analysis Report AR21-126A.”

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Ransomware Penetration Testing Malware Cybercrime 119

Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. More details on how the malware operated can be read about in this technical paper by Bitdefender Labs. Gorman of the Western District of Washington. ”

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Penetration Testing Retail Social Engineering Cybersecurity 144

SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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Ransomware Encryption Passwords Accountability 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Yoroi security firm uncovered a targeted attack against one of the most important companies in the Italian Naval Industry leveraging MartyMcFly Malware. At a first sight, the office document had an encrypted content available on OleObj.1 And why the attacker used an encrypted payload if the victim cannot open it? 1 and OleObj.2.

Malware 86

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Penetration Testing 86

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests? Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? A defense-in-depth strategy that includes firewalls, anti-malware, intrusion detection, and access control has long been the standard for endpoint security.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Hackers compromised the company point-of-sale (PoS) systems with malware that was designed to steal payment card data. . The settlement was announced by Delaware Attorney-General Kathy Jennings this week, it confirmed that 46 states have reached an agreement with the US company. . ” .

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Retail Data breaches Penetration Testing Password Management 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. Operators behind the attacks were spreading a new version of the Mespinoza ransomware (aka Pysa ransomware). This new version used the.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Penetration Testing Healthcare Government 97

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. It emerged in September 2013 and paved the way for hundreds of file-encrypting menaces that have splashed onto the scene ever since.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Only small files lower than 2MB are encrypted. In encrypt mode, small files encrypted, others overwritten.

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Penetration Testing 124

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

” The attackers employed a broad range of legitimate tools to deliver malware in attacks aimed at government institutions related to finance, aerospace, and defense, as well as state-owned media, IT, and telecom firms. In some cases, the arbitrary shellcode is encrypted.” ” continues the report.

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Penetration Testing Government Software Education 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. There are many different ways to encrypt your data, so you should choose the method that best suits your needs.

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Cybersecurity Passwords Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

One of the most recent attacks was reported by Computerland in Belgium against SMBs in the country, but according to the company they were targeted by a group of cybercriminals who appeared to be using a variant of the LockBit locker malware.

Penetration Testing 89

Penetration Testing Ransomware Firewall Social Engineering 89

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware is a modular malware that is more evasive than its previous versions, its shared similarities with Blackmatter and Blackcat ransomware. ” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. The LockBit 3.0 The LockBit 3.0

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Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 80

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. The attackers implement a double extortion model using the PYSA ransomware to exfiltrate data from victims prior to encrypting their files.

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Education Ransomware Encryption Antivirus 92

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The cyber espionage group leverage both readily available tools and custom malware in their operations, many tools are available for years, but in recent attacks, their code was updated. It is designed to load malicious DLLs and encrypt payloads.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2021

The Carbanak gang (aka FIN7 , Anunak or Cobalt ) stole over a billion euros from banks across the world, the name “Carbanak” comes with the name of the malware they used to compromise computers at banks, other financial institutions, restaurants, and other industries. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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System Administration Penetration Testing Malware Banking 114

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The malware expert Marco Ramilli collected a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in cyber attacks. Here comes the idea to collect a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in contemporary cyber attacks.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 70

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. “On one of the compromised information systems, experts found encrypted files with the extension “ newversion.”

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Government Ransomware Encryption Penetration Testing 104

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2018

The popular malware researchers Marco Ramilli has analyzed a malware that remained under the radar for more than two years. The first thought that you might have as an experienced malware reverse engineer would be: “Ok, another bytecode reversing night, easy. Resource (a.k.a package in where it will be contextualized).

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Engineering Malware Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Conduct risk assessments and penetration tests to determine the organization’s attack surface and what tools, processes and skills are in place to defend against attacks. Be sure to use controls that prevent online backups from becoming encrypted by ransomware. Initial Assessments. Ransomware Governance. Least Privilege.

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Ransomware Backups Penetration Testing Education 103

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

They can experience failures that can occur due to bugs, malware, operational glitches, or runtime conflicts between different applications on an operating system. Software vulnerabilities can also be exploited using malware to steal and/or corrupt the data they house. Use encryption to protect sensitive data.

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Unstructured Data Cyber Attacks Backups Encryption 91

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Social engineering is a term that describes a variety of tactics that cybercriminals use to trick individuals into divulging critical information or downloading malware onto their devices. Once the file is downloaded, it drops a banking trojan malware application called IcedID, which then proceeds to Cobalt Strike.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For ransomware attacks where network data gets encrypted , backups are the definitive method for restoring network infrastructure. The following sections speak to how ransomware can affect organizations with backup strategies in place, the implications of advanced malware , and why the type of backup solution matters.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Pre-ransomware is when we have observed a ransomware attack is about to happen, but the encryption of files has not yet taken place. . Commodity malware, such as the Qakbot banking trojan, was observed in multiple engagements this quarter. This infostealer has grown in popularity as a supplementary tool used alongside other malware.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Malware Accountability Firewall 89

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The companies with a good handle on things have discovered how to leverage robust authentication and encryption regimes to help maintain the integrity of their IoT systems.”. times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Malware or Ransomware attacks. Tiered performances. Interconnected security. Scaling your security measures.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE. WE ARE ONLY FINANCIAL MOTIVATED AND DO NOT CARE ANYTHING ABOUT POLITICS.

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Software Penetration Testing Government Media 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

Malware researcher and founder of Yoroi Marco Ramill described a step-by-step procedure that shows how to dissect an Office dropper. Both of those tricks are quite well-known in the malware industry. In the first case (HTTP GET) the Malware communicates to server through cookies, using a 6 digit numeric variable.

Computers and Electronics 89

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Encryption 89

Malwarebytes

APRIL 20, 2021

The Carbanak campaign first made international headlines in 2015 as one of the first malware campaigns that specialized in remote ATM robberies. But FIN7 had already been active for a few years at that point and was involved in a lot more banking and financial malware than just the ATM machines manipulation. The malware.

System Administration 80

System Administration Banking Malware Penetration Testing 80

Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How effective are attackers with regard to RF in eavesdropping, DoS & DDoS, MitM, spoofing and malware propagation? Malware Propagation: RF signals can carry malware or by OTA upgrade. It offers strong encryption and is considered secure for most applications. Are there any interesting case studies?

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