SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

A lightweight method for detecting potential iOS malware Over the past few years, our researchers have analyzed Pegasus malware infections on several iOS devices. The common methods for analyzing an iOS mobile infection are either to examine an encrypted full iOS backup or to analyze the network traffic of the affected device.

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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. Criminals may use hijacked drones for illegal surveillance, smuggling, or even as weapons. Are there any interesting case studies?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 22, 2021

It is learnt that the massive file encrypting malware campaign started on April 19th,2021 when victims took help of the technology forums to know more about the ransomware. Qlocker Ransomware is not only accessing files by encrypting them with a password protected 7Zip archives ending with.7z

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SecureList

MARCH 28, 2024

This RAT allows the malicious actor to surveil and harvest sensitive data from a target’s computer. When the malware is launched, a function is called to determine the type of Linux distribution the victim is running. If it exists, the SysV route is implied and the malware creates the persistence scripts in “/etc/init.d”

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure. Breaking Encryption Encryption is a key security solution for both at-rest and in-transit data protection. What Is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Security?

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

These include scanning of Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD), Microsoft 365 and AWS environments for signs of attack, surveillance of network infrastructure both in the cloud and on-premises and supporting the retention of historical metadata to aid incident response investigations based on indicators of compromise for specific attack variants.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In August, Gunnebo said it had successfully thwarted a ransomware attack, but this week it emerged that the intruders stole and published online tens of thousands of sensitive documents — including schematics of client bank vaults and surveillance systems. He declined to comment on the particulars of the extortion incident.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Related: How ransomware became a scourge Specialists get assigned to poke around, locate key servers and find stealthy paths to send in more malware. They’ll take more manual steps to encrypt servers, exfiltrate data – or do both. And then, instead of encrypting one or two or ten machines, they’ll encrypt everything.”

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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 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.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2021

US Navy ship Facebook page hijacked to stream video games GnuPG fixes a problem with Let’s Encrypt certificate chain validation Discord scammers lure victims with promise of free Nitro subscriptions Making better cybersecurity training : Q&A with Malwarebytes expert Kelsey Prichard At long last, Microsoft is disabling Excel 4.0

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

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VPN Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Assembly would set up a committee of international experts in 2020 that will be tasked with elaborating “a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes.”

Cybercrime 76

Cybercrime Surveillance Spyware Government 76

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Sonicwall warns of a spike in the number of attacks involving encrypted malware and IoT malware. Malware researchers analyzed an intriguing Java ATM Malware. million fine for selling flawed surveillance technology to the US Gov. Prolific Dark Web dealer of drugs pleads guilty. Cisco to pay $8.6

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Data breaches eCommerce Hacking Malware 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. For instance, malicious actors can use malware to enslave exposed IoT devices into a botnet and launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Healthcare 122

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

Mirai and Reaper are examples of a new generation of IoT botnets comprised of millions of infected home routers and surveillance cams. The bar has been lowered for anyone with malicious intent to deploy a Mirai-variant botnet designed to cryptomine, launch denial of service attacks or function as malware distribution proxies.

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Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Future of the Dark Web The future of the dark web is uncertain as it continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and law enforcement methods. New encryption and anonymity tools may arise to counter the advancement of law enforcement and government monitoring tools. What are some of the risks of the dark web?

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Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

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.

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Surveillance Mobile Spyware Malware 142

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Access encrypted chats from third-party apps. Perform other intrusive and malicious activity (modular malware, keylogging, screencaps, etc.). Pegasus is the creation of the NSO Group , an Israeli firm that licenses it to governments to perform surveillance. Access emails. Record phone calls.

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Spyware Government Surveillance Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

They all must have unique identifiers and the ability to collect and transfer data over networks to enable monitoring, surveillance, and execution of decisions based on the collected data with little or no human intervention. Employing asymmetric cryptography, PKIs manage the key pairs used for signing and encrypting data.

IoT 72

IoT Data collection Encryption eCommerce 72

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The PyInstaller module for Windows contains a script named “Guard” Interestingly, this malware was developed for both Windows and macOS operating systems. The malware tries to spread to other hosts on the network by infecting USB drives. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

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Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Technology has enabled people to connect more than ever before. The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.” Read messages on any messenger, regardless of whether encryption is used. Introduction and methodology.

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Mobile Surveillance Software Passwords 92

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. ” reads the lawsuit. ” continues the post.

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Surveillance Technology Spyware Mobile 68

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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SecureList

JANUARY 20, 2022

This driver, which runs during the initial phases of the kernel’s execution, is in charge of deploying user-mode malware by injecting it into an svchost.exe process, once the operating system is up and running. Finally, the user mode malware reaches out to a hardcoded C&C URL (i.e. Other pieces of malware on the radar.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Out of the 18,000 Orion IT customers affected by the malware, it seems that only a handful were of interest to the attackers. For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. But beyond these cases, how advanced is the implementation of the technology that wants to end passwords once and for all? The Challenges of New Authentication Technologies. See the Top Password Managers.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

FinSpy, also known as FinFisher or Wingbird , is an infamous surveillance toolset. Both of them are encrypted with RC4. The Pre-Validator ensures that the victim machine is not used for malware analysis. All communications between the server are encrypted with RC4. Sample contents of the efimicrosoftbooten-us directory.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Once a niche technology, drones are about to explode in terms of market growth and enterprise adoption. Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. Original post at [link]. Market overview.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

Going deep into the details, Tech Mahindra was managing all Information Technology related services related to the Chinchwad Smart City Project being funded by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

The Cyber-attack resulted in a large volume of data to be encrypted including database servers and backup data. In December 2020, Symrise AG confirmed that they were the target of Clop Ransomware attack, when 500GB of their data from over 1000 infected devices was encrypted by cyber criminals. SolarWinds Inc.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It could be your IT systems, your operation technology, your IoT, your industrial control systems, or SCADA environments.". Taking healthcare as a use case, Rubin said healthcare data for about 300 million Americans is encrypted and riding on the back of a Thales protection plan. That encryption is absolutely critical.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. However, instead of encrypting the data, it purposefully destroyed it in the affected systems. As we look ahead, we might anticipate more occasional cases of advanced attacks to leverage consumer devices and smart home technology.

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