WIRED Threat Level

APRIL 13, 2024

Plus: Apple warns iPhone users about spyware attacks, CISA issues an emergency directive about a Microsoft breach, and a ransomware hacker tangles with an unimpressed HR manager named Beth.

Spyware 86

Spyware Ransomware Hacking 86

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. Currently only state sponsored groups, professional spyware vendors, and the large criminal operations have access to, and know how to use advanced AI tools to increase the effectivity of their attacks.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Government Social Engineering Spyware 79

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

For the first time in the history of Apple Inc, a notorious ransomware-spreading gang seems to have shifted its focus to MacOS-loaded laptops. The LockBit Ransomware Group has now developed encryptors targeting Macs, thus extending their crimes from Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi servers to Apple computers. And that’s true!

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Spyware Encryption Internet 101

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Judge ordered NSO Group to hand over the Pegasus spyware code to WhatsApp Cybercrime BlackCat Ransomware Affiliate TTPs American Express credit cards EXPOSED in third-party vendor data breach – account numbers and names among details accessed in hack LockBit 3.0’S

Spyware 89

Spyware Data breaches Hacking Ransomware 89

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

XCSSET is a new Mac malware that spreads through Xcode projects and exploits two zero-day vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information from target systems and launch ransomware attacks. The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 124

Spyware Malware Advertising Cryptocurrency 124

Malwarebytes

MARCH 11, 2024

JetBrains TeamCity vulnerability abused at scale PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack Predator spyware vendor banned in US ALPHV ransomware gang fakes own death, fools no one Update your iPhones and iPads now: Apple patches security vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS Check your DNS! Get a free trial below.

Spyware 67

Spyware DNS Data breaches Ransomware 67

SecureList

MARCH 19, 2024

By percentage of ICS computers on which spyware was blocked. Regions ranked by percentage of ICS computers on which spyware was blocked, H2 2023 By percentage of ICS computers on which worms were blocked. One of the two regions where the percentage of ICS computers on which spyware was blocked rose in the six-month period.

Spyware 97

Spyware Phishing Internet Internet 97

Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2024

Especially now when there are all sorts of malicious risks, such as ransomware, trojans, or spyware tools. It’s always a good idea to invest in cybersecurity and fraud prevention rather than pay for the consequences later.

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Spyware Ransomware 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Lindy Cameron, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has openly announced that Russia launches devastating ransomware attacks on its critical infrastructure. Cameron alerted all the organizations to be well equipped with their defense-line against cyber attacks, especially those of ransomware genre.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Spyware Cyber Attacks Scams 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Bleeping Computer, citing screenshots posted on Twitter, reported that 3,100 servers were infected with the ransomware. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files.

Computers and Electronics 115

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 115

Threatpost

AUGUST 14, 2020

The XCSSET suite of malware also hijacks browsers, has a ransomware module and more -- and uses a pair of zero-day exploits.

Spyware 137

Spyware Ransomware Malware 137

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

Cyble researchers discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) named Borat capable of conducting DDoS and ransomware attacks. Unlike other RATs, the Borat RAT provides Ransomware and DDOS services to attackers expanding their capabilities. Files in the Borat RAT archive (Cyble). DDOS – This module is used to perform a DDOS attack.

DDOS 118

DDOS Ransomware Spyware Encryption 118

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESETresearch has identified Linux and FreeBSD variants of the #Hive #Ransomware.

Encryption 109

Encryption Ransomware Spyware Malware 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Encryption Insurance Backups 135

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Ransomware , the headliner of the previous half-year, walked off stage: only 1 percent of emails analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) contained this kind of malware. Ransomware operators have focused on targeted attacks,choosing large victims with a higher payment capacity.

Phishing 103

Phishing Ransomware Spyware Banking 103

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a flash alert related to the operations of the Hive ransomware gang. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a flaw alert on the Hive ransomware attacks that includes technical details and indicators of compromise associated with the operations of the gang.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Spyware Backups 97

CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consequently, the SolarWinds spyware infiltration , the Microsoft Exchange hack , and ransomware attacks launched by criminal gangs harbored by the Kremlin dominate headlines and drive nation-state cybersecurity responses. To read this article in full, please click here

Spyware 142

Spyware Ransomware Hacking Cybersecurity 142

Zero Day

APRIL 4, 2022

The malware combines remote access, spyware, and ransomware into one nasty package.

Malware 116

Malware Spyware Ransomware 116

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Spyware 86

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 86

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Recently emerged HardBit ransomware gang adjusts their demands so the insurance company would cover the ransom cost. The HardBit ransomware group first appeared on the threat landscape in October 2022, but unlike other ransomware operations, it doesn’t use a double extortion model at this time. Very important!

Insurance 80

Insurance Ransomware Cyber Insurance Malware 80

Digital Guardian

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

How not to get hacked, a $9 million ransomware attack, and the FTC cracks down on a spyware app - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!

InfoSec 104

InfoSec Spyware Ransomware Hacking 104

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Malwarebytes EDR and MDR remove all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 2.6 Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 2.6 Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business? Get a free trial below.

Spyware 80

Spyware Scams Data breaches Ransomware 80

Digital Guardian

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A ransomware arrest, sanctions against spyware firms, and SIM swapping. Catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!

InfoSec 98

InfoSec Spyware Ransomware 98

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Using the information and accesses exposed, they could create effective phishing campaigns, or target companies with various forms of malicious software attacks: malware, spyware, ransomware, and more,” the article continued. The leaked data also included information from affiliated platforms, including Booking.com and Hotelbeds.com.

B2B 295

B2B Spyware VPN Phishing 295

Heimadal Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

The pirated malicious code acts as spyware, secretly exfiltrating data from victims. The Hive variant – unrelated to the Hive ransomware group – was detected […]. A version of the Hive cyberattack kit created by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was spotted in the wild.

Spyware 85

Spyware Ransomware Cybersecurity 85

Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2024

The issue is likely chained with other flaws in an exploit used by a commercial spyware vendor or a nation-state actor. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – ransomware, CISA ) ” reads the security bulletin published by the company.

Spyware 113

Spyware Cybersecurity Ransomware Risk 113

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Ransomware. In H1 2022, ransomware was blocked on 0.65% of ICS computers. Percentage of ICS computers on which ransomware was blocked. The highest percentage of ICS computers on which ransomware was blocked was recorded in February (0.27%) and the lowest in March (0.11%). Spyware was blocked on 6% of ICS computers.

Spyware 82

Spyware Cryptocurrency Phishing Ransomware 82

WIRED Threat Level

JULY 1, 2020

The malware known as ThiefQuest or EvilQuest also has spyware capabilities that allow it to grab passwords and credit card numbers.

Spyware 110

Spyware Passwords Ransomware Malware 110

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The period from June to November has been marked by... The post From Magecart Mayhem to Ransomware Revamp: Inside ESET’s H2 2023 Cyber Threatscape appeared first on Penetration Testing.

Penetration Testing 86

Penetration Testing Ransomware Threat Reports Cybersecurity 86

Threatpost

MAY 31, 2022

The malvertiser’s use of PowerShell could push it beyond its basic capabilities to spread ransomware, spyware or steal data from browser sessions, researchers warn.

Spyware 69

Spyware Ransomware 69

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows Defender Gootkit AaaS malware is still active and uses updated tactics Austria investigates DSIRF firm for allegedly developing Subzero spyware ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from Creos Luxembourg S.A.

Spyware 124

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 124

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

carmaker with phishing attacks Law enforcement operation dismantled phishing-as-a-service platform LabHost Previously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APT Cisco warns of a command injection escalation flaw in its IMC. Automotive Industry Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Malware 99

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2023

It can take many forms, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Malware is a type of software that is designed to infiltrate or damage computer systems without the user’s knowledge. Malware can be spread through a variety of methods, including email attachments, instant messaging, social media, and drive-by downloads.

Malware 72

Malware Spyware Media Ransomware 72

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have discovered a new Android surveillance spyware, dubbed BouldSpy, that was used by the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA). The researchers are tracking the spyware since March 2020, starting in 2023, multiple security experts [ 1 , 2 ] started monitoring its activity.

Surveillance 78

Surveillance Malware Spyware Education 78

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2023

Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

Spyware 75

Spyware Surveillance IoT Scams 75

Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

LOCKBIT RANSOMWARE GANG DEMANDED AN 80 MILLION RANSOM TO CDW The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data. TWO SPYWARE SENDING DATA OF MORE THAN 1.5M TB OF DATA STOLEN FROM DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE FIRM CELLEBRITE LEAKED ONLINE 1.7

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity Spyware Data breaches Passwords 110