Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

XCSSET is a new Mac malware that spreads through Xcode projects and exploits two zero-day vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information from target systems and launch ransomware attacks. The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 119

Spyware Malware Advertising Cryptocurrency 119

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a flash alert related to the operations of the Hive ransomware gang. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a flaw alert on the Hive ransomware attacks that includes technical details and indicators of compromise associated with the operations of the gang.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Spyware Backups 97

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Bleeping Computer, citing screenshots posted on Twitter, reported that 3,100 servers were infected with the ransomware. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files.

Computers and Electronics 110

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 110

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Here we’ll focus on removal tools.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 107

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

Cyble researchers discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) named Borat capable of conducting DDoS and ransomware attacks. Unlike other RATs, the Borat RAT provides Ransomware and DDOS services to attackers expanding their capabilities. Files in the Borat RAT archive (Cyble). DDOS – This module is used to perform a DDOS attack.

DDOS 112

DDOS Ransomware Spyware Encryption 112

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 (..)

Spyware 85

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 85

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Recently emerged HardBit ransomware gang adjusts their demands so the insurance company would cover the ransom cost. The HardBit ransomware group first appeared on the threat landscape in October 2022, but unlike other ransomware operations, it doesn’t use a double extortion model at this time. Very important!

Insurance 79

Insurance Ransomware Cyber Insurance Malware 79

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Ransomware attacks can also threaten to release sensitive information.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

Malware 122

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 122

Malwarebytes

JULY 11, 2022

TikTok is “unacceptable security risk” and should be removed from app stores, says FCC Google to delete location data of trips to abortion clinics IconBurst software supply chain attack offers malicious versions of NPM packages Discord Shame channel goes phishing Verified Twitter accounts phished via hate speech warnings Apple Lockdown (..)

Cyber Insurance 78

Cyber Insurance Insurance Spyware Healthcare 78

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M

Spyware 82

Spyware Data breaches Retail Ransomware 82

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Unlike ransomware, it might be a criminal operation that does not involve the collection of a ransom. Email is also usually how ransomware works. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker. Malicious mobile app.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Ransomware – Usually associated with enterprises, ransomware is also found to infect systems and consoles used by online gamers. Spyware – Without realising it, gamers could be targeted through spyware schemes, especially if they are dealing with an untrustworthy online gaming operation.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Spyware VPN Antivirus 113

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Toronto-based research group works to protect journalists and activists from cyberattacks and spyware. And oftentimes they come across new tech-enabled spying efforts from Israel-based NSO Group, which claims to carefully vet sales of its spyware. Citizen Lab discovers zero-day and zero-click spyware. gif” extension.

Spyware 74

Spyware Mobile Engineering Security Awareness 74

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. 60% of all mobile and browser zero-days are exploited by spyware vendors.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Some of the unearthed hoaxes delivered infostealers such as Aurora Stealer, Batloader, and IceID, with the latter having gained notoriety for facilitating Quantum ransomware distribution. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 84

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

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Spyware 92

Spyware Data breaches VPN Hacking 92

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 340 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Retail 53

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Hundreds of vulnerabilities in common Wi-Fi routers affect millions of users German BSI agency warns of ransomware attacks over Christmas holidays Cuba ransomware gang hacked 49 US critical infrastructure organizations CISA warns of vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy products NSO Group spyware used to compromise iPhones of 9 US State Dept officials (..)

Spyware 83

Spyware Ransomware Hacking VPN 83

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The incident occurred in the third and fourth week of March, as part of a small wave of attacks involving both DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike beacons around the world; and we believe this incident may have been the initial stage of a ransomware attack. com’, that resolved to an already suspicious IP host.

Malware 98

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ransomware. In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals encrypt your website files so you can’t access them, and then demand you pay a fee to get them back. Keeping regular site backups can help you recover your files following a ransomware attack. Fileless Malware.

Malware 98

Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The multiple layers are able to: Protect against ransomware. ESET’s malware engine and ransomware shield are powerful tools for detecting signs of infection. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites. Adds Full Disk Encryption and Cloud Sandbox.

Antivirus 85

Antivirus Firmware Encryption Spyware 85

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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Cybersecurity 124

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 124

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

US DoJ announced to have shut down the Russian RSOCKS Botnet MaliBot Android Banking Trojan targets Spain and Italy Chinese DriftingCloud APT exploited Sophos Firewall Zero-Day before it was fixed Experts link Hermit spyware to Italian surveillance firm RCS Lab and a front company A Microsoft 365 feature can ransom files on SharePoint and OneDriveCould (..)

Spyware 68

Spyware DNS Surveillance Ransomware 68

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the IT supply chain Operations at Iranian gas stations were disrupted today.

Artificial Intelligence 79

Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Spyware Cryptocurrency 79

Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

Everything from rootkits to ransomware threaten not just financial losses, but also significant network downtime and reputational damage as well. Databases of malicious websites can also be sorted into threat categories, such as spyware , typosquatting , cryptomining , and so on. The web is full of dangerous corners.

DNS 82

DNS DDOS Phishing Spyware 82

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

While fileless malware is nothing new, the way the encrypted shellcode containing the malicious payload is embedded into Windows event logs is. WinDealer’s man-on-the-side spyware. BlackCat: a new ransomware gang. The BlackCat creators use the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

Mobile 84

Mobile Ransomware Malware Encryption 84

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Extortion and ransomwaring of those able and willing to pay up. Building on the success of 2021.

Spyware 109

Spyware Phishing Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

encryption and to contact vendors about possible issues and fixes for their encryption algorithms. Considering the active ransomware activity with vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s other file transfer software, MOVEit, WS_FTP server maintenance teams should patch ASAP. No single patch is universally available.

DDOS 107

DDOS Encryption Software Ransomware 107

SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. Use encryption There are several types of encryption that recruitment and job agencies can use to protect their clients from data breaches. On the other end of the spectrum, data-in-transit encryption protects data shared over networks.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Encryption Phishing Malware 69

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 93

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The multiple layers are able to: Protect against ransomware. ESET’s malware engine and ransomware shield are powerful tools for detecting signs of infection. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites. Adds Full Disk Encryption and Cloud Sandbox.

Antivirus 56

Antivirus Firmware Encryption Spyware 56

SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

The threat landscape is constantly updated through new malware and spyware, advanced phishing methods, and new social engineering techniques. Ransomware operators set up blogs where they post about new successful hacks of businesses and publish the data they stole. Kaspersky detects an average of 400,000 malicious files every day.

Media 108

Media Social Engineering Ransomware Hacking 108

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

Malware 85

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 85