Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Use anti-malware software , and keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Zeppelin, aka Buran, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) written in Delphi and built upon the foundation of VegaLocker. Mitigation.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Backups Passwords Authentication 87

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Instead it’s given them more ammunition to wreak havoc. Never trust.

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Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.

Cyber threats 70

Cyber threats Malware Phishing Penetration Testing 70

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials. Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. Mitigations for top malware strains.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 86

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination. Their victims include hundreds of companies worldwide, and they engage in various illegal activities, including providing ransomware-as-a-service, acting as an initial access broker, and orchestrating large-scale phishing assaults and financial fraud.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Backups Passwords Software 103

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The researchers said they had seen Nobelium using HTML smuggling in a spear-phishing campaign in May, and more recently, observed it being used to deliver the banking Trojan Mekotio and the AsyncRAT/MJRAT and Trickbot malware used by attackers to get control of targeted devices and deliver such malware as ransomware.

Firewall 120

Firewall Ransomware Banking Malware 120

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Used active multi-email engagements after effective phishing screenings. Deployed malvertising and SEO poisoning to evade detection tools.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. The FBI issued a warning in the United States about the Conti gang targeting at least 16 healthcare networks there. Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track. a network vulnerability with EE's Brightbox 2, which could give a hacker full control of the device.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

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. First, the threat actor sends a spear-phishing email to the potential victim with a lure to download additional documents.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Hive also compromised a California healthcare nonprofit later in the month. In attack methods, ransomware authors—while still favoring good old-fashioned social engineering—have started backing away from phishing emails and leaning toward exploiting server, software, and operating system vulnerabilities instead.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 110

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

This is ransomware, starting with a phishing attack. The updates are done through firmware, firmware updates that we get from the vendor. Their security researchers know that maybe they have firmware or maybe they found a program or something somewhere. Well, this is where we're going to start analyzing some firmware.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Email-based phishing attacks : These can include both of the above attacks and typically target employees through their business email accounts. Operational technology often has consequences that go far beyond IT security, especially in critical infrastructure such as food management, healthcare, and water treatment.

Network Security 107

Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 107