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First Cyber Attack ‘Mass Exploiting’ BlueKeep RDP Flaw Spotted in the Wild

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

BlueKeep is a wormable flaw that can be exploited by malware authors to create malicious code with WannaCry capabilities. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. The post First Cyber Attack ‘Mass Exploiting’ BlueKeep RDP Flaw Spotted in the Wild appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Cracked Windows installations are serially infected with EternalBlue exploit code

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

ETERNALBLUE targets the Server Message Block SMBv1 protocol on port 445, it has become widely adopted in the community of malware developers to target Windows 7 and Windows XP systems. According to a new blog post published by Avira, unpatched systems remain exposed to cyber attacks and are serially infected by threat actors.

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Lockbit Ransomware targets England Merseyrail

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 28, 2021

Merseyrail, an England-based suburban rail network, has confirmed that it has become a victim of a sophisticated cyber attack and an investigation is in progress on this note. Serco and Abellio in a joint venture are operating Merseyrail and were handed over the contract of 25 years in 2003 that expires in 2028.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses dangerous RDS flaw that opens to WannaCry-like attacks

Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2019

The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2019-0863 could be exploited by an attacker with low-privileged access to the targeted system to deliver a malware. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. .” The thought is for the WannaCry attack.

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0patch issued a micropatch to address the BlueKeep flaw in always-on servers

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2019

As explained by Microsoft, this vulnerability could be exploited by malware with wormable capabilities, it could be exploited without user interaction, making it possible for malware to spread in an uncontrolled way into the target networks.

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PoC Exploits for CVE-2019-0708 wormable Windows flaw released online

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2019

As explained by Microsoft, this vulnerability could be exploited by malware with wormable capabilities, it could be exploited without user interaction, making it possible for malware to spread in an uncontrolled way into the target networks. Enabling NLA mitigates the bug. Patch now or GFY!

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UNRAVELING EternalBlue: inside the WannaCry’s enabler

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These data packets can contain malware such as a trojan, ransomware, or similar dangerous program. During this lateral movement, the attacker may deploy various tools and malware to further their objectives. The widespread presence increased the potential attack surface and made it a critical concern for security professionals.

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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Investigators determined that two hackers, known as Datastream Cowboy and Kuji, are behind the attack. After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. An industry expert estimates the attacks resulted in $1.2 2003 — Operation CyberSweep — The U.S.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

The CEH certification from the EC-Council was introduced in 2003 and is now in version 11. Certificate holders have the knowledge required to manage security incidents by understanding common attack techniques, vectors and tools, and to respond to those attacks when they occur. As of mid-2022, the cost is $749 USD.

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Group-IB: More than 70% of Russian banks are not ready for cyberattacks

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Even so, 74 percent of Russian banks were not ready for cyberattacks , 29 percent were found to be actively infected with malware, and in 52 percent of cases traces of past attacks were detected. How cyber attacks in Russia impact banks in Europe? Group-IB has been conducting cyber security Incident Response since 2003.

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10 Ransomware Examples to Stay Away From

Spinone

JANUARY 22, 2020

Some countries like the USA, the United Kingdom, and Australia insisted that North Korea was behind the attack. How WannaCry spreads The first step is standard for ransomware infection: a user opens a phishing email and downloads malicious attachment through which malware infects the computer.

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Reassessing cyberwarfare. Lessons learned in 2022

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For instance, according to the New York Times, in 2003, the United States made plans for a huge cyberattack to freeze billions of dollars in Saddam Hussein’s bank accounts and cripple his government before the invasion of Iraq. However, the plan was not approved because the government feared collateral damage. Key insights.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’ve used a computer for more than 5 minutes, you probably know a thing or two about computer viruses and malware. On the modern Internet, malware is a near-constant presence. Though often conflated with one another, malware and computer viruses aren’t necessarily the same thing. Looking to Protect Yourself Against Malware?

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Fog of Cyber War

ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

plans to move the bronze soldier in turn, led to write out the first cyber attack ever attempted on an entire nation state. These are not groups of individual hackers sitting around the table late at night as it was in teh early days of malware writing. Hypponen: Alright, original sea change for monetizing malware was 2003.

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First Cyber Attack ‘Mass Exploiting’ BlueKeep RDP Flaw Spotted in the Wild

Cracked Windows installations are serially infected with EternalBlue exploit code

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Lockbit Ransomware targets England Merseyrail

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses dangerous RDS flaw that opens to WannaCry-like attacks

0patch issued a micropatch to address the BlueKeep flaw in always-on servers

PoC Exploits for CVE-2019-0708 wormable Windows flaw released online

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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

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Group-IB: More than 70% of Russian banks are not ready for cyberattacks

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