Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“Once the malicious document is opened, the malware is dropped and proceeds to the next stage of the deployment process. The ThreatNeedle malware used in this campaign belongs to a malware family known as Manuscrypt, which belongs to the Lazarus group and has previously been seen attacking cryptocurrency businesses.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT already used at least two macOS malware in previous attacks, now researchers from Malwarebytes have identified a new Mac variant of the Linux-based Dacls RAT. The activity of the Lazarus APT group (aka HIDDEN COBRA ) surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks and experts that investigated on the crew consider it highly sophisticated. Msadoz<n> dll (detected by Trend Micro as BKDR64_BINLODR.ZNFJ-A) – encrypted backdoor.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to ZINC, a DPRK-affiliated and state-sponsored group, based on observed tradecraft, infrastructure, malware patterns, and account affiliations.” Attackers also employed an encrypted Chrome password-stealer hosted on ZINC domain [link]. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Experts noticed the group since around mid-2016 when it was using PlugX, ChChes, Quasar and RedLeaves malware in targeted attacks. The ANEL malware was already seen in the previous attack as a beta version or release candidate. This shows that APT10 is very capable of maintaining and updating their malware,” .

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SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Using LOLBINS, common legitimate pentesting tools, and fileless malware; misleading security researchers by placing false flags—these and other anti-forensic tricks often make threat attribution a matter of luck. The malware spreads through spear-phishing emails with a malicious Microsoft Office document as attachment.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2019

According to Microsoft, the Platinum has been active since at least 2009, it was responsible for spear phishing attacks on ISPs, government organizations, intelligence agencies, and defense institutes. The analysis of the encrypted files used in the second stage revealed a previously undiscovered backdoor associated with the Platinum group.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. The.shtml file contained an iframe that loaded PHP from a legitimate site registered in 2009. Gee, thanks, Kyle. Legitimate, but compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

IBM: Best for Advanced Encryption 13 $233.91 Bitdefenders consumer and business products consistently earn top rankings in independent security tests, reflecting exceptional malware detection and overall protection. IBM Best for advanced encryption Headquarters: Armonk, New York Founded: 1911 Annual Revenue: $61.9 Visit IBM 7.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Experts at Fortinet analyzed NukeSped malware samples that share multiple similarities with malware associated with North Korea-linked APTs. Fortinet has analyzed the NukeSped RAT that is believed to be a malware in the arsenal of the Lazarus North-Korea linked APT group.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2021

Despite containing very sensitive financial data, the server was left open without any password protection or encryption. Founded in 2009, FBS is an international online forex broker with more than 400,000 partners and 16 million traders spanning over 190 countries. Scams, Phishing and Malware. Who is FBS.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Other features include applying secure socket layer (SSL) or transport layer security (TLS) and AES-256 encryption. Also Read: Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2021. EnterpriseDB.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

According to Microsoft, the Platinum has been active since at least 2009, it was responsible for spear phishing attacks on ISPs, government organizations, intelligence agencies, and defense institutes. “The malware hides at every step by mimicking common software (protection related, sound software , DVD video creation tools).”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2021

The activity of the Lazarus APT group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. 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

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. During the attack, the cybercriminals may have had access to names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of current and former OHC employees (from 2009 to 2023).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

While reporting for USA Today in 2009, I wrote about how fraudsters launched scareware campaigns to lock up computer screens as a means to extract $80 for worthless antivirus protection. It’s imperative to keep legacy anti-malware , firewall and intrusion prevention systems updated. Talk more soon.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced. Visit website.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lazarus Group is one of the most sophisticated North Korean APTs that has been active since 2009. The malware performs a series of injections and achieves startup persistence in the target system. To hijack the control flow, malware replaces the USER32!_fnDWORD Malware Components. Figure 3: Macros Snippet.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2018

Malware researchers from ESET have published a detailed report on the latest variant of the Turla backdoor that leverages email PDF attachments as C&C. Malware researchers from ESET have conducted a new analysis of a backdoor used by the Russia-linked APT Turla in targeted espionage operations. ” continues the analysis.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Number of data leaks from medical organizations, 2009–2020. Authentication for data transfer using this port is completely optional, and even when authentication is present, there is no encryption; in other words, the authentication data is sent as readable text. The HIPAA Journal , which is focused on leaks in the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 12, 2023

You can read much more about why LockBit is the number one threat to your business in our 2023 State of Malware report.) Stop malicious encryption. In 2022, LockBit was used in 31% of known attacks globally, 3.5 times more than its nearest competitor, ALPHV. However, in the UK, Vice Society was second, not ALPHV. Detect intrusions.

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Identity IQ

JULY 26, 2024

We have been in business since 2009 and helped protect more than 4 million members. This service ensures complete online anonymity by encrypting all incoming and outgoing traffic on your PC, Mac, or mobile devices. IdentityIQ has been best rated for identity theft protection by Money.com and credit monitoring by Forbes.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2022

Blockchain-based cryptocurrency is an encrypted list arranged in chronological order providing a record of all addresses that hold assets. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and was released for public use as open-source software in 2009. A blockchain is a distributed database shared among distributed networked computers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Since 2009, Okta has been a thought leader in the access, authentication, and authorization space. With NGIPS, Cisco promises to stop more threats, increase malware detection rates, and provide threat insights to enable security automation. Also read our Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2022

Such ‘objects’, as referred to here, point to things such as malware and hijacked servers, which, when put together and ‘manipulated’, inform the technical attribution process. Instead, the objects crucial to the process of technical attribution are threat actors and attack campaigns. Tool-based attribution (i.e.,

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2021

Lazarus APT is one of the most sophisticated North Korean Threat Actors that has been active since at least 2009. AppStore.exe loads a base64 encrypted payload that has been added to the end of itself. Resolve API calls: All important API calls have been base64 encoded and RC4 encrypted which will be decoded and decrypted at run time.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs. — Dave Kennedy (@HackingDave) July 15, 2020.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2018

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group leveraged for the first time on a MacOS variant of the Fallchill malware in a cryptocurrency exchange attack. According to Kaspersky, the North Korea-linked Lazarus group used a macOS malware to target a cryptocurrency exchange in a recent attack.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. A federal grand jury indicts Albert Gonzalez and two Russian accomplices in 2009. 2009-2013 — Roman Seleznev — Roman Seleznev hacks into more than 500 businesses and 3,700 financial institutions in the U.S.,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

They eliminate the threat of malware or unauthorized software altering votes by providing a mechanism for voters to confirm that their votes have been correctly recorded. This malware facilitated the exfiltration of data and allowed attackers to maintain control over compromised systems for extended periods.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Sandworm Team : Active since at least 2009, this APT is another group associated with Russia’s GRU, and has even collaborated directly with APT28. APTs typically have a development team that creates targeted tools or malware to advance their operations. Common APT Attack Tactics & Techniques.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2019

Whenever there is a transfer of power, military tension, an act of terror, or a gathering of power brokers, malware spikes across the globe. Criminal rings use them to spread malware, infiltrate networks, release worms, steal data, and store stolen data. are, assuredly, in the thick of these cyber foraging spikes.

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