The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ramat Gan, Israel, January 7th, 2025, CyberNewswire — CyTwist , a leader in advanced next-generation threat detection solutions, has launched its patented detection engine to combat the insidious rise of AI-generated malware. Evasion: AI-generated threats mimic human behavior, complicating detection for security teams.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Maybe you were once advised to “look for the padlock” as a means of telling legitimate e-commerce sites from phishing or malware traps. New research indicates that half of all phishing scams are now hosted on Web sites whose Internet address includes the padlock and begins with “[link].

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2025

Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a new malware strain, dubbed "LOSTKEYS," attributed to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group COLDRIVER. The development marks a significant escalation in COLDRIVER's cyber espionage activities, which have traditionally focused on credential phishing.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 17, 2023

New cloud-focused credential harvester available on encrypted messaging service Telegram is part of a trend of Python scrapers making it easier to bait multiple phishing hooks. The post Credential harvesting malware appears on deep web appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malicious NPM Packages Targeting PayPal Users New Malware Variant Identified: ResolverRAT Enters the Maze Nice chatting with you: what connects cheap Android smartphones, WhatsApp and cryptocurrency theft?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

HP researchers detected a dropper that was generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver AsyncRAT malware. While investigating a malicious email, HP researchers discovered a malware generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver the AsyncRAT malware.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2025

MintsLoader is a malware loader delivering the GhostWeaver RAT via a multi-stage chain using obfuscated JavaScript and PowerShell. The malware supports sandbox and virtual machine evasion techniques, a domain generation algorithm (DGA), and HTTP-based command-and-control (C2) communications.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

A ransomware outbreak that hit QuickBooks cloud hosting firm iNSYNQ in mid-July appears to have started with an email phishing attack that snared an employee working in sales for the company, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. “For these infections hackers take sometimes days, weeks, or even months to encrypt your data.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

Check Point researchers discovered a new version of the Banshee macOS infostealer which is distributed through phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often masqueraded as popular software. In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2025

PLAYFULGHOST is a new malware family with capabilities including keylogging, screen and audio capture, remote shell access, and file transfer/execution. The backdoor is distributed through: Phishing emails with themes such as code of conduct to trick users into downloading the malware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2025

The threat actor FIN7 , also known as Savage Ladybug, has developed a new Python-based malware, named Anubis Backdoor, which allows attackers to gain full remote control over infected Windows systems. “The malware is distributed as a ZIP package, which includes a single Python script alongside multiple Python executables.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

A notorious Russian hosting service provider known as Proton66 is at the center of a series of widespread cyberattacks and malware campaigns targeting organizations and users worldwide, according to fresh findings from cybersecurity experts. The malware connects to a C2 server at 193.143.1.139.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Initial Attack Vector Attackers might send phishing emails or create fake websites. Let’s take a closer look at the process. How Do You Prevent It?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2025

Since mid-2022, theyve deployed RomCom via spear-phishing for espionage, lateral movement, and data theft. The RAT supports advanced evasion techniques, including living-off-the-land ( LOTL ) tactics and encrypted command and control (C2) communications. The APT group uses RomCom malware in multi-stage attacks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ukraine’s CERT (CERT-UA) warned of a new phishing campaign by the APT28 group to deploy previously undocumented malware strains. The group employed previously undetected malware such as OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK to steal sensitive information from target networks. file classified as MASEPIE.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2025

Grandoreiro Banking Trojan resurfaces, targeting users in Latin America and Europe in new phishing campaigns. Forcepoint X-Labs researchers warn of new phishing campaigns targeting Latin America and Europe in new phishing campaigns. Attackers also employ encrypted or password-protected files to evade security detection.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square, Moscow.

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SecureList

JUNE 22, 2023

We wrote about malware targeting Brazil, about CEO fraud attempts, Andariel, LockBit and others. For this post, we selected three private reports, namely those related to LockBit and phishing campaigns targeting businesses, and prepared excerpts from these. The attackers target German-speaking companies in the DACH region.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 30, 2019

The paper: " Practical Enclave Malware with Intel SGX.". In particular, it is unclear to what extent enclave malware could harm a system. In this work, we practically demonstrate the first enclave malware which fully and stealthily impersonates its host application. The results are predictable.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 15, 2024

SideWinder’s most recent campaign schema Infection vectors The SideWinder attack chain typically starts with a spear-phishing email with an attachment, usually a Microsoft OOXML document (DOCX or XLSX) or a ZIP archive, which in turn contains a malicious LNK file. In particular, Avast and AVG solutions are of interest to the malware.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. While fully agentic AI malware remains years away, the industry must prepare now.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Strengthening identity security Enforce phishing-resistant MFA for all privileged accounts. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Agency Warns Employees About Phone Use Amid Ongoing China Hack APT Actors Embed Malware within macOS Flutter Applications The Botnet is Back: SSC STRIKE Team Uncovers a Renewed Cyber Threat Iranian “Dream Job” Campaign 11.24

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. Attribute-based access.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2025

Russia-linked Gamaredon targets Ukraine with a phishing campaign using troop-related lures to deploy the Remcos RAT via PowerShell downloader. Armageddon , Primitive Bear , ACTINIUM , Callisto ) targets Ukraine with a phishing campaign. Talos researchers warn that Russia-linked APT group Gamaredon (a.k.a.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With cyberattacks on operating systems, applications, and networks becoming more sophisticated, the tech giant formulated a strategy to enhance the protection of Windows systems, focusing strongly on phishing attacks. Data Protection Windows 11 Enterprise introduced a new Personal Data Encryption feature.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2025

Welcome to 2025 Stay safe!

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Called Xanthorox AI, the tool was first spotted earlier this year on darknet forums and encrypted chat groups, where its being marketed as the killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants. These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack The Great Pokmon Go Spy Panic Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,newsletter) Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too Dozens of Countries Hit in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign, Top U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2025

Given Telegrams end-to-end encryption and widespread use, an exploit that bypasses its security could be a game-changer for cyber espionage. Law Enforcement and Cybercrime Control Russian authorities may want to monitor criminal organizations, opposition groups, or foreign entities using Telegram. continues the announcement.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. com,” and “Jenny[@]gsd[.]com.”

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