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IT threat evolution Q1 2022

SecureList

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Targeted attacks. Typically, the smishing messages contain a very short description and a URL to a landing page.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 439 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks Progress Software fixed two critical severity flaws in WS_FTP Server Child abuse site taken down, organized child exploitation crime suspected – exclusive A still unpatched zero-day RCE impacts more than 3.5M

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware. Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. 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.

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ESET Product Review

eSecurity Planet

The multiple layers are able to: Protect against ransomware. ESET’s malware engine and ransomware shield are powerful tools for detecting signs of infection. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. Block targeted attacks. Prevent data breaches. ESET plans.

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Zero-Click Attacks a Growing Threat

eSecurity Planet

Most attacks make would-be victims click to install malware or redirect them to a phishing page to steal their credentials. NSO Group’s Pegasus software has been routinely in the headlines in recent years for using zero-click attacks to install its spyware. Spyware and Zero-Days: A Troubling Market.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. Sending phishing emails to engineers can be used as an exploitation technique to get them to import malicious configuration files ( CVE-2023-31171 ), which results in arbitrary code execution. The fix: There’s no immediate fix for the W3LL Phishing Attacks.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

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.