CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Viruses like CIH (Chen lng-hau) do not increase the file size of the host file, thus becoming undetectable for antivirus programs that detect viruses based on the file size. Computer Worms.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In particular, the system.img file serves as the authentic payload archive used for initial Windows system infections. Supported Windows versions include Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 10 up to build 14392. This may be a bug; the authors probably meant 169.254.0.0/16

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Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 121

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

The malware targets more than 70 web browser extensions for cryptocurrency theft and uses the same functionality to target two-factor authentication (2FA) applications. As a result, this technique may bypass static antivirus signatures and complicate malware reverse engineering. Trojan.Mystic.KV 123:13219 185.252.179[.]18:13219

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Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Born from two board members of AVG Technologies, Evolution Equity Partners started in 2008 to help US and European-based entrepreneurs in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and consumer-enterprise crossover segments. In 2008, the Washington, DC-based firm made a prudent decision by shifting its focus to cybersecurity. Sequoia Capital.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Chinese APT groups used the PlugX RAT as early as 2008, but have modified the software into the ShadowPad RAT that exploits legitimate executables to launch the software and avoid detection. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Strong Access Control for Users.

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Firewall Malware Phishing Software 109

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 52

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Antivirus companies like McAfee jumped on the opportunity to provide anti-APT products. Famously attributed to the SolarWinds and StellarParticle attack campaigns, this group has been operating since about 2008 and has targets ranging across most of the planet, including both the Democratic and Republican National Committees in the US.

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Social Engineering Backups Malware Ransomware 72