Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Evil Corp cybercrime gang is using a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from paying the ransom. Evil Corp has launched a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from making ransom payments. macaw extension to the file name of the encrypted files.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 7, 2022

QBot is a banking virus active since 2007 that steals user data and banking credentials. The post QBot Now Attacks Using Black Basta Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The malware contains novel distribution methods, C2 tactics, and anti-analysis characteristics.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2020

The systems at the US-based ski and golf resort operator were infected with the WastedLocker ransomware, the incident impacted reservation systems. Boyne Resorts was the victim of WastedLocker ransomware attack, the incident has impacted reservation systems. This group has been active since at least 2007, in December 2019, the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2024

Emerging in 2007 as a banking trojan, QakBot (a.k.a. Qbot and Pinkslipbot ) has morphed into an advanced malware strain now used by multiple cybercriminal groups to prepare newly compromised networks for ransomware infestations. Kaspersky said it has since seen the exploit used together with QakBot and other malware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

In June a ransomware attack hit the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), now the organization disclosed a data breach. CDHE discovered the ransomware attack on June 19, 2023, it immediately launched an investigation into the security breach with the help of third-party specialists. .”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

When a ransomware strain is associated with a name like Evil Corp, you know there's trouble. Evil Corp returns with WastedLocker ransomware. In existence since around 2007, Evil Corp malware — also known as the Dridex gang — gradually became one of the largest malware and spam botnets on the internet. Remember December of 2019?

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

The FBI reported that the Conti group that recently hit the Irish health system was responsible for at least 16 ransomware attacks during the past year that targeted U.S. Like most ransomware variants, Conti typically steals victims’ files and encrypts the servers and workstations to force a ransom payment from the victim.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The code of the recently-emerged Entropy ransomware has similarities with the one of the infamous Dridex malware. The recently-emerged Entropy ransomware has code similarities with the popular Dridex malware. Experts from Sophos analyzed the code of Entropy ransomware employed in two distinct attacks. In 2019, the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

” The government alleges the group monetized its illicit access by deploying ransomware and “ cryptojacking ” tools (using compromised systems to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin). ” At the time of story, DaiLin was 28 years old.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

biz, circa 2007. enabling them to engage in disruptive ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns,” reads a Treasury assessment from April 2021. “It uses GOST encryption, and [the antivirus products] may be thinking that those properties look like ransomware.” Horohorin’s BadB carding store, badb[.]biz,

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ZoneAlarm

AUGUST 30, 2023

This significant move not only marks a large-scale effort to actively combat malware but also underscores the intensified global threat posed by cyber-extortion campaigns, primarily ransomware.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2021

Qbot, also known as “Qakbot” or “Pinkslipbot,” is a banking trojan active since 2007 that’s focusing on stealing user data and banking credentials. In the first months of the year, researchers noticed a malicious email campaign spreading weaponized Office documents that was delivering QBot trojan, and changing the payload after a short while.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In order to avoid US sanctions that avert victims from paying ransom demands, Evil Corp threat actor has released a new ransomware dubbed Macaw Locker. The post Macaw Locker, Evil Corp’s Latest Version Makes New Victims appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

QBot, also known as Qakbot, QuackBot, and Pinkslipbot, is a Banking Trojan that was first observed in 2007. The post QBOT – A HTML Smuggling technique to target victims appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2023

But the reality is many organizations, especially those in technology and similar industries, haven’t really had to focus much on cost-cutting and savings measures since the financial crisis of 2007. . The post 5 Ways to Increase Security and Compliance Efficiencies in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Qakbot malware (also known as: QakBot, Quakbot, Pinkslipbot) is a prevalent information-stealing malware that was discovered in 2007. The post Venus Ransomware appeared first on Cyborg Security. The post Venus Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2021

Prima facie has revealed that the incident could be of Ransomware genre as most of the affected systems are locked down from access and an official conformation is awaited! Natasha Fee, the spokeswoman for BPL Computer Network, has confirmed the news and stated that the library operations will remain operational on a physical note.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 26, 2021

Also known as the Dridex gang or INDRIK SPIDER, the Russian cybercriminal gang Evil Corp has been active since at least 2007 and is known for distributing the Dridex malware. The post Evil Corp Evades OFAC Sanctions by Employing Hades Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Due to this situation, […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

And reports are in that the bug/s have existed in the wild since 2007, the time when the Satya Nadella led company released the Vista version of its Windows OS. A discovery of seven zero day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Operating System has reportedly put billions of PC users to risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

QuakBot aka QuackBot malware is actually a malicious software that has the potential to steal banking credentials and is existing since the year 2007. It also has the potential to spy on financial operations of its targets and has the potential to install ransomware, in order to maximize earnings to the threat actor spreading the payload.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2023

CommScope, an American company that is in the business of providing network infrastructure, was reportedly hit by a ransomware attack. Those who had Facebook accounts from May 24th, 2007, to Dec 22nd, 2022, will be eligible to gain some monetary benefits from the settled amount.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

NOTE 1- Sold with the name as SOFTWIN between 1996 to 2001, the software company was renamed as Bitdefender in the year 2007. NOTE 3- in Sept’ 21, the company released free decryptors for REvil and Darkside ransomware and the latter turned controversial as the security firm was found self-trumpeting its solution in a wrong way.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2020

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. “North Korea’s intelligence apparatus controls a hacking team dedicated to robbing banks through remote internet access.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 25, 2020

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

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DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I monitor (in an amateur, clueless way) ransomware groups in my spare time, to see what intelligence can be gained from looking at victim orgs and what went wrong. toasty Something curious has been happened over the last few months — more and more ransomware group victims have Outlook Web App facing the internet.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. Dacls was first spotted by researchers at Qihoo 360 Netlab in December 2019 when it was used to target both Windows and Linux devices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

Threats and bluster play a key role in most online attacks: Ransomware has its ransom note; trolls threaten to ramp up the pressure; tech support scammers insist your PC needs urgent assistance. You can reach back to 2007 and look in amazement at the 419 death threat. These tactics have been around for a very long time.

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Webroot

MARCH 5, 2021

Over 100 banks in Italy have fallen victim to the Ursnif banking trojan, which has stolen thousands of login credentials since it was first discovered in 2007. Officials for PrismHR are working to restore functionality to their payroll platform after a suspected ransomware attack. Italy targeted by Ursnif banking Trojan.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. .” The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2019

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2020

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. “According to industry and press reporting, by 2018, Bluenoroff had attempted to steal over $1.1 ” continues the US Treasury.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. Dacls is the first malware linked to the Lazarus group that targets Linux systems.

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