Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Upon opening the app, it requests that the user grant the app permissions to perform surveillance actions such as to access to the microphone to record audio and all files stored on the device. The malicious apps use social engineering to ask the user to grant advanced permissions.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Never connect the backup drive to a computer if you suspect that the computer is infected with malware. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Security tips.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

The Chafer APT group has distributed data stealer malware since at least mid-2014, it was focused on surveillance operations and the tracking of individuals. The cyber espionage campaigns were carried out by Iran-linked Chafer APT (also known as APT39 or Remix Kitten). ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The PowerShortShell stealer is also used for Telegram surveillance and gathering system information from infected systems. “The adversary might be tied to Iran’s Islamic regime since the Telegram surveillance usage is typical of Iran’s threat actors like Infy, Ferocious Kitten, and Rampant Kitten. fn= hxxp://hr.dedyn.io/upload2.aspx

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This included DarkHotel and APT29 (aka CozyDuke and CozyBear) with their WellMess malware ( as attributed by the UK NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre ). This year, the use of surveillance software developed by private vendors has come under the spotlight, as discussed above. And now, we turn our attention to the future.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Most attacks make would-be victims click to install malware or redirect them to a phishing page to steal their credentials. There is no need for social engineering , as the program can implant backdoors directly without forced consent. Zero-click attacks remove this hurdle.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Four of the flaws fixed in this patch batch earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited by miscreants or malware to remotely compromise a Windows PC with little or no help from the user. If you can block them here you have the potential to significantly limit their damage.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. Create different kinds of malware for Windows, Mac OS, Linux & Android.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. Surveillance and monitoring initiatives that enable authorities to track and identify individuals on the dark web. What are some of the risks of the dark web?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. Malware can use this permission to plant harmful files or steal sensitive information. Cybernews has the story. While some legitimate apps (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The campaigns have been conducted since 2015 and are aimed at conducting information collection and surveillance operations against individuals and organizations of strategic interest to Teheran. ” The surveillance operations conducted by the APT group involved the distribution of Android malware such as VINETHORN and PINEFLOWER.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Disclaimer: when referring to APT groups as Russian-speaking, Chinese-speaking or other-“speaking” languages, we refer to various artefacts used by the groups (such as malware debugging strings, comments found in scripts, etc.) On February 23, ESET published a tweet announcing new wiper malware targeting Ukraine.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Based on forensic analysis of numerous mobile devices, Amnesty International’s Security Lab found that the software was repeatedly used in an abusive manner for surveillance. Based on our observations, this is further complicated by the deployment of non-persistent malware, which leaves almost no traces after reboot.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2022

If malware were installed on the device, it could control the LEDs by blinking and changing colors with firmware commands. The infection of a device can be achieved via supply chain attacks, social engineering techniques, or the use of hardware with installed software or firmware. The data can be textual (e.g.,

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This strategic shift signals its intent to intensify its surveillance capabilities and expand its range of targets. The final payload was a loaded malware implant, the Remcos RAT – the fourth type of remote administration tool adopted by this threat actor within a few months of operation.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The suspected Russian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) behind the SolarWinds incident is attempting to warm-up strategic social engineering techniques to breach firms around the world in an effort to breathe life into similar cyberattacks. Traditional email security solutions will not protect them against these sophisticated attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Recent successes with poisoned open-source libraries and other development channels to deliver malware will continue to influence attacks deeper into the development supply chain for both traditional and new technologies.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

But Ferri said once the REACT Task Force got involved in his case, it became clear that video surveillance footage from the date and time of his SIM swap showed no such evidence of anyone entering the store to present a fake ID. In this case, the victim didn’t download malware or fall for some stupid phishing email. ” Lt.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Following this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware. The backdoor, dubbed Tomiris, bears a number of similarities to the second-stage malware, Sunshuttle (aka GoldMax), used by DarkHalo last year. When victims tried to access their corporate mail, they were redirected to a fake copy of the web interface.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Traceability back to individual users == surveillance, authoritarian IMHO. We call the antidote for this the principle of least privilege and those inadvertent risks range from the example above to someone being infected with malware to phishing attacks. — Jan Wildeboer (@jwildeboer) December 3, 2017.

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SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

Moreover, we saw ShadowPad detections coincide with FourteenHi variant infections, possibly hinting at a shared operator between these two malware families. It is likely that APT31 uses them for other implants and ends as well (for example, exploit or malware staging). It is capable of performing basic backdoor functions.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. UNC4841 deployed new malware designed to maintain presence on a small subset of high-priority targets compromised either before the patch was released or shortly afterwards. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 7.

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