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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

“If you need a server for a botnet, for malware, brute, scan, phishing, fakes and any other tasks, please contact us,” BEARHOST’s ad on one forum advises. A fake browser update page pushing mobile malware. A fake browser update page pushing mobile malware. Image: Intrinsec.

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Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office

Security Affairs

Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its legal affairs office, as confirmed by the president amidst growing cybersecurity concerns. Mexico’s president announced the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack that targeted the administration’s legal affairs office. Knight, also known as Cyclops 2.0,

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Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru

Security Affairs

The Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru, the gang breached Gob.pe, the Single Digital Platform of the Peruvian State. The Rhysida ransomware gang claims responsibility for hacking the Government of Peru, breaching Gob.pe, which is the country’s official digital platform.

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U.S. Offered $10M for Hacker Just Arrested by Russia

Krebs on Security

In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as “ Wazawaka ,” a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. government indicted Matveev as a top ransomware purveyor a year later, offering $10 million for information leading to his arrest.

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New Disk Wiping Malware Targets Israel

Schneier on Security

Apostle seems to be a new strain of malware that destroys data. In a post published Tuesday , SentinelOne researchers said they assessed with high confidence that based on the code and the servers Apostle reported to, the malware was being used by a newly discovered group with ties to the Iranian government.

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Russia-linked RomCom group targeted Ukrainian government agencies since late 2023

Security Affairs

Russia-linked threat actor RomCom targeted Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities in cyber attacks since late 2023. In the past, RomCom launched ransomware attacks and cyber espionage campaigns, however, it is ramping up attacks focused on data exfiltration from Ukrainian targets. ” reads the report published by Talos.

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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 15

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Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Over 300,000!

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