SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). In February, we discovered a new SilentMarten campaign targeting Kyrgyzstan government entities. Final thoughts.

Malware 136

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 136

Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

More sophisticated attack methods: Attacks on IoT will become more advanced and harder to defend against as attackers begin to specialize in certain areas (reconnaissance, social engineering, graphic design). Ensure ownership and governance. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments.

IoT 98

IoT Social Engineering Firmware Risk 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2023

Well-funded and made up of an elite squadron of hackers, these groups target high-value entities like governments, large corporations, or critical infrastructure. Usually, this involves some crafty social engineering, like spear phishing or setting up a watering hole to deliver custom malware. Step 2 : Infiltration.

Social Engineering 65

Social Engineering Phishing Malware Software 65

SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Later that month, representatives from the Israeli government visited the offices of NSO as part of an investigation into the claims. And in October, India’s Supreme Court commissioned a technical committee to investigate whether the government had used Pegasus to spy on its citizens. Firmware vulnerabilities.

Malware 108

Malware Mobile Spyware Surveillance 108

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Governments, nonprofits, and schools—some forced to close their doors—didn’t escape unscathed. Services—a catch-all term encompassing service-providing sectors such as transportation, travel, finance, health, education, information, government, and a myriad of other industries—was targeted the most by cybercriminals.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 110

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit several government websites. The following day, Microsoft reported that it had found destructive malware , dubbed WhisperGate, on the systems of government bodies and agencies that work closely with the Ukrainian government. Southeast Asia and Korean Peninsula. in June 2021.

Malware 135

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 135

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. While the design of a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) overcame BIOS limitations, both components critical to computer operation are an increasing target. Also Read: Cybersecurity Becomes A Government Priority.

Software 116

Software Firmware DNS VPN 116

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 143

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 143

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. state governments within hours after disclosure and Zoho vulnerabilities used to hack the Red Cross.

Firewall 107

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 107

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Phishing and Social Engineering. Phishing and social engineering are a type of email attack that attempts to trick users into divulging passwords, downloading an attachment or visiting a website that installs malware on their systems. Firmware rootkit. Also Read: Types of Mobile Malware & Solutions.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The rise of destructive attacks In December of last year, shortly after we released our predictions for 2023, Russian government agencies were reported to have been targeted by a data wiper called CryWiper. A review of last year’s predictions 1. They attribute the wiper, named SwiftSlicer, to Sandworm (aka Hades).

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The primary target and focus for nation-states will continue to be their adversaries Critical Infrastructure sectors, such as healthcare, government, communications, transportation, defense industrial base, media, utilities, finance, and cargo logistics. In 2024: 1. In 2024: 1.

Risk 115

Risk Cybersecurity CISO Technology 115

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Distributed denial-of-service attacks: DDoS attacks overwhelm a target’s network or website with a flood of incoming traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users with the use of a botnet.

Software 98

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 98

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

This time, Shamoon disrupted servers at several Saudi government agencies. Many also suspect that the BlackEnergy 3 attack that targeted the Ukrainian power grid was the product of the Russian government. Perhaps most troubling, attackers occasionally target the device firmware of industrial control systems.

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Ransomware Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers. This feature can be included in firmware, in operating systems, or as a feature in open-source, shareware, or commercial applications.

Encryption 107

Encryption Authentication Passwords Password Management 107