Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. The authors are actively developing malware to evade detection, but no specific attacks have been attributed to the Meduza Stealer to date. The malware admin declared that their operations do not involve any ransom activities.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 29, 2023

Today, the US Justice Department announced a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2023

We have recently written about malvertising campaigns that leverage Google paid advertisements to try and trick people into downloading malware instead of the software they were looking for. This malware then stole login credentials from the affected system. Don’t give away the secret key to your password manager to any phishers.

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Dark Reading

APRIL 23, 2021

A software update to Click Studios' Passwordstate password manager contained malware.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Fake Bitwarden sites are pushing installers purportedly for the open-source password manager that carry a new password-stealing malware that security researchers call ZenRAT. [.]

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The Hacker News

APRIL 24, 2021

Click Studios, the Australian software company behind the Passwordstate password management application, has notified customers to reset their passwords following a software supply chain attack. The breach is said to have occurred

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A Google Ads campaign was found pushing a fake KeePass download site that used Punycode to appear as the official domain of the KeePass password manager to distribute malware. [.]

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2021

The software company Click Studios was the victim of a supply chain attack, hackers compromised its Passwordstate password management application. Manager hase? Passwordstate is the Enterprise Password Management solution used by more than 29,000 customers and 370,000 security and IT professionals globally.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Attackers exclusively target Windows users with an impersonation website that distributes information-stealing malware.

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Threatpost

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A new campaign is prying apart a known security vulnerability in the Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus password manager, researchers warned over the weekend.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

In an April 23 blog , the firm claimed to have digital evidence that Australian company ClickStudios suffered a breach, sometime between April 20 and April 22, which resulted in the attacker dropping a corrupted update to its password manager Passwordstate. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2019

Trend Micro addressed 2 DLL hijacking flaws in Trend Micro Password Manager that could allow malicious actors to escalate privileges and much more. “ SafeBreach Labs discovered a new vulnerability in Trend Micro Password Manager software.” SecurityAffairs – Trend Micro’s Password Manager, hacking).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Keeping track of the hundreds of passwords an average user has, along with the relative complexity of using a password manager have convinced us it’s time for a better alternative.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 28, 2021

Click Studios, the software company behind the Passwordstate enterprise password manager, is warning customers of ongoing phishing attacks targeting them with updated Moserpass malware. [.].

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2023

To our knowledge, this is the first public mention of this major North Korea-aligned threat actor using Linux malware as part of this operation." Don’t make risky clicks, patch your systems and use a password manager. Standard malware that requires user intervention can be prevented by avoiding risky clicks.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

A new macOS malware—called MacStealer—that is capable of stealing various files, cryptocurrency wallets, and details stored in specific browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Brave, was discovered by security researchers from Uptycs, a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud security. Users of macOS Catalina (10.5)

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Threat actors behind the new ‘Erbium’ information-stealing malware are distributing it as fake cracks and cheats for popular video games to steal victims’ credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The Erbium info-stealing malware was first spotted by researchers at threat intelligence firm Cluster25 on July 21, 2022.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Email with a direct link to the malware. The malware. In the case of the second email, the email itself container a direct link to the malware. The malware turns out to be RedLine infostealer. Anyone that has downloaded the file must now do a full system scan to remove any malware. Mitigation. Extra precautions.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The RomCom RAT (remote access trojan) threat actor has launched a new campaign impersonating the official websites of well-known software brands to distribute malware. The post New RomCom RAT Campaign Abusing Well-Known Software Brands appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Researchers disrupted a newly documented Chinese-based malware called CopperStealer that, since significant countermeasures started in late January, infected up to 5,000 individual hosts per day, stealing credentials of users on major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Apple, Amazon, Bing, Google, PayPal, Tumblr and Twitter.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2022

From bogus attack warnings to data theft malware. The list of potential target areas includes: Internet browsers MAIL/FTP/VPN clients Cryptocurrency wallets Password managers Messengers Game programs. Jester Stealer is also capable of swiping screenshots a nd stealing network passwords. Tips for avoiding this attack.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. But it’s not just about identity theft. From important resumes and portfolios to personal documents, your digital footprint needs robust protection.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent malvertising campaign, we observed a malicious Google ad for KeePass, the open-source password manager which was extremely deceiving. Malicious ad for KeePass The malicious advert shows up when you perform a Google search for 'keepass', the popular open-source password manager. info to ķeepass[.]info

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Password Management : Use strong, unique passwords and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible, prioritizing authentication apps or hardware tokens over SMS text-based codes. Endpoint Security : Install endpoint security solutions to fortify defenses against malware attacks.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

. #1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. These programs, known as malware , can hurt your computer, take your personal info, and even lock your files until you pay a ransom. The answer is simple: anti-virus and anti-malware software.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can also use a password manager built-in on your browser, or a stand-alone password manager (see below). If you’ve received a notification from Google, Malwarebytes or any other service telling you your password has been exposed make sure to not use it or any variation of it again for any of your accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ransomware groups also harvest cookies and “their activities may not be detected by simple anti-malware defenses because of their abuse of legitimate executables, both already present and brought along as tools.” It’s not uncommon to find such scripts along with other modules in info-stealing and other malware.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malware – it’s a scary word you’ve probably heard before. But if you’re not quite sure what malware is, why it’s such a threat, or what you can do about it, you’ve come to the right place. What is malware? Simply put, malware is software created for malicious purposes. In this guide, we’ll be discussing website malware.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Turla operators used the scripts to exfiltrate keys used to secure the password databases of popular password management software. The malware uses Windows events for synchronization, with the first primary malware thread initiated in the DLL’s ServiceMain function.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 22, 2021

A common sentiment, shared by many people down the years, is that storing passwords in browsers is a bad idea. Malware, for example, would specifically target password storage in browsers and plunder everything in sight. The problem then was that passwords were stored in plain text. Browser or password manager?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

•Only 28 percent don’t use repeated passwords•Only 20 percent use a password manager. The gap between confidence in oneself when it comes to cybersecurity hygiene and actual implementation of protection against cybersecurity threats leaves much room for bad actors to execute successful malware and ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Atom, Comodo Dragon, Torch, Comodo, Slimjet, 360Browser, 360 Secure Browser, Maxthon3, Maxthon5, Maxthon, QQBrowser, K-Meleon, Xpom, Lenovo Browser, Xvast, Go!

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. ThiefQuest , a Mac malware masquerading as ransomware, was discovered in mid-2020. No matter the malware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently discovered a Telegram channel advertising a new information-stealing malware, named Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS). The malware targets macOS, it was designed to steal sensitive information from the infected systems. The threat actors spread the malware in the form of a ‘.dmg’

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Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2023

KeePass is a free open source password manager , which helps you to manage your passwords and stores them in encrypted form. In fact, KeePass encrypts the whole database, i.e. not only your passwords, but also your user names, URLs, notes, etc. That encrypted database can only be opened with the master password.

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