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Who’s Behind the GandCrab Ransomware?

Krebs on Security

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. In November 2018, a GandCrab affiliate posted a screenshot on the Exploit[.]in The GandCrab identity on Exploit[.]in

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Google Play Protect prevented 1.9 billion malware installs from Third-party stores in 2019

Security Affairs

In May 2017, Google introduced a security defense system called Google Play Protect to protect the devices running its mobile OS. billion, reported in the last two years ([ 2017 ], [ 2018 ]), they demonstrate the huge effort spent by the company to protect its users. billion malware installs from Third-party stores.

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Vulnerability Recap 7/29/24 – Multiple Old Security Flaws Reappear

eSecurity Planet

A Microsoft SmartScreen vulnerability from earlier this year resurfaced, and a Docker flaw from 2018 is still causing issues in a newer version of the software. If you’re part of an IT or security team responsible for handling vulnerabilities, make sure your team has a way to be immediately updated when new issues arise.

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Experts link the Black Basta ransomware operation to FIN7 cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

In order to weaken the security defenses installed on the target machine, Black Basta targets installed security solutions with specific batch scripts downloaded into the Windows directory. aka BIRDDOG)’ It is a backdoor that was used by the FIN7 group since at least 2018, it also connects to a C2 IP address 45[.]67[.]229[.]148

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Dutch police arrested the author of Dryad and Rubella Macro Builders

Security Affairs

The Rubella Macro Builder crimeware kit appeared in the threat landscape on April 2018 and rapidly gained popularity in the cybercriminal underground. The macro might also purposely attempt to bypass endpoint security defenses. .

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Beyond Awareness: How to Cultivate the Human Side of Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. In certain circumstances, anyone, even a security professional, can be hacked. About Amanda Fennell.

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Cybersecurity Mergers Flatline. Here’s Why That Won’t Last.

eSecurity Planet

Perimeter 81, which was launched in 2018, runs a converged network and security platform to manage in-office and remote workforces. Also read: Some Cybersecurity Startups Still Attract Funding Despite Headwinds Check Point Software Buys Perimeter 81 Check Point Software announced the purchase of Perimeter 81 in August.