SecureList

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

H1 2022 in numbers. In H1 2022, malicious objects were blocked at least once on 31.8% Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, January – June 2020, 2021, and 2022. 15 countries and territories with the highest percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, H1 2022.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2022

link] — Shane Huntley (@ShaneHuntley) May 19, 2022. The attacks aimed at installing the surveillance spyware Predator, developed by the North Macedonian firm Cytrox. The post Cytrox’s Predator spyware used zero-day exploits in 3 campaigns appeared first on Security Affairs. To nominate, please visit:?

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SecureBlitz

MAY 18, 2022

Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware program that has been around for years and years. It protects you from various forms of malware, spyware, rootkits, and other nasties without slowing down your computer. The post Malwarebytes Review 2022: Is It Worth It? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2023

The malware distributed by the nation-state actors is Android BadBazaar , which has been previously employed in attacks aimed at Uyghurs and other Turkic ethnic minorities. The campaigns observed by the researchers are likely active since July 2020 and since July 2022, respectively. org) and a Telegram alternative app (flygram[.]org).”

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ).

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. Our analysis of the rogue firmware, and other malicious artefacts from the target’s network, revealed that the threat actor behind it had tampered with the firmware to embed malware that we call MoonBounce.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 16, 2023

However, corrupted VPN installers have been used by threat actors to deliver a piece of spyware called EyeSpy, as part of a malware campaign that started in May 2022. The post Malicious VPN Installers Used to Infect Devices with Spyware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

Experts uncovered an enterprise-grade surveillance malware dubbed Hermit used to target individuals in Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy since 2019. Lookout Threat Lab researchers uncovered enterprise-grade Android surveillance spyware, named Hermit, used by the government of Kazakhstan to track individuals within the country.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple is warning iPhone users in over 90 countries of targeted mercenary spyware attacks, Reuters agency reported. Apple is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks, reported Reuters. Reuters only mentioned India as one of the countries where users were targeted by the attacks.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Financial institutions are being targeted by a new version of Android malware called SpyNote at least since October 2022. The reason behind this increase is that the developer of the spyware, who was previously selling it to other actors, made the source code public," ThreatFabric said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) linked three exploitation frameworks to a Spanish surveillance spyware vendor named Variston. While tracking the activities of commercial spyware vendors, Threat Analysis Group (TAG) spotted an exploitation framework likely linked Variston IT, a Spanish firm. ” TAG concludes.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2023

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It's no surprise then to see criminals continuing to abuse Zoom's popularity, in the hope of netting interested parties and, potentially, luring current users into downloading and installing malware. Malware @Zoom downloads ? — idclickthat (@idclickthat) September 12, 2022. Stay safe!

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

The phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the powerful Pegasus spyware, local media reported. Reuters reported that the phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the Pegasus spyware. According to rumors, the Polish special services are using surveillance software to spy on government opponents.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This is our latest installment, focusing on activities that we observed during Q3 2022. We can confirm a Maui ransomware incident in 2022, but we would expand their “first seen” date from the reported May 2021 to April 15, 2021, and the geolocation of the target to Japan and India. The most remarkable findings.

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SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often. million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Last month, we wrote a total of four private crimeware reports on Android malware, three of which are summarized below. In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8 and sends it to the C2.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q1 2022 ( download ).

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab researchers have published a technical analysis of the powerful Android spyware Predator. Security researchers at Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab have shared technical details about a commercial Android spyware named Predator that is sold by the surveillance firm Intellexa (formerly known as Cytrox).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Threat actors are using previously undocumented Android spyware, dubbed SandStrike, to spy on a Persian-speaking religion minority. In Q3 2022, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a previously undocumented Android spyware, dubbed SandStrike, employed in an espionage campaign targeting the Persian-speaking religion minority, Bahá?í.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. Also Read: 4 Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Also Read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Password Managers.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We are often asked how targets are infected with malware. Last month, we focused on infection methods used in various malware campaigns: methods that we do not see used very often. It now has a second optional command line parameter: “-bomb” When that parameter is used, the malware does the following: ?onnect

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The most remarkable findings In the second half of 2022, a wave of attacks from an unknown threat actor targeted victims with a new type of attack framework that we dubbed P8. Notably, the infections within the telecoms provider have been traced back to 2022. Later that year, we discovered a new set of activities.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The threat actors behind the campaigns used two Android spyware to spy on the victims and steal sensitive information. The campaigns involved a new piece of malware called BadBazaar and new variants of the MOONSHINE surveillance software discovered by Citizen Lab in 2019 and employed in attacks against Tibetan activists. .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2023

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered several exploit chains targeting Android, iOS, and Chrome to install commercial spyware. The exploit chains were used to install commercial spyware and malicious apps on targets’ devices. CVE-2022-38181 , a privilege escalation bug fixed by ARM in August 2022.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Reducing the life cycle of malware. And the tactic is likely to spread to other types of threats as well.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

Researchers from Citizen Lab have published a report detailing the use of a new zero-click iMessage exploit, dubbed HOMAGE, to install the NSO Group Pegasus spyware on iPhones belonging to Catalan politicians, journalists, academics, and activists. ” concludes the report. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2023

June 2023 security update for Android released by Google fixes about fifty flaws, including an Arm Mali GPU bug exploited by surveillance firms in their spyware. Security updates released this month also addressed a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-22706 , that affects the Arm Mali GPU. In early April, U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

CISA has added nine flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, including bugs exploited by commercial spyware on mobile devices. The exploits were used to install commercial spyware and malicious apps on targets’ devices. Google TAG shared indicators of compromise (IoCs) for both campaigns.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2022

An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries resulted in the takedown of the FluBot Android malware. An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries led to the takedown of the infamous FluBot Android malware. ” reads the announcement published by Europol.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

The Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations after Citizen Lab and Microsoft uncovered their spyware. Last week Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. Nevertheless, in our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that more attackers would reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Iranian authorities have been spotted using the BouldSpy Android malware to spy on minorities and traffickers. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have discovered a new Android surveillance spyware, dubbed BouldSpy, that was used by the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA). continues the report.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

CISA adds Apple products and Juniper Junos OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog GitLab addressed critical auth bypass flaws in CE and EE North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft spotted using new Android spyware KoSpy Experts warn of a coordinated surge in the exploitation attempts of SSRF vulnerabilities Meta warns of actively exploited (..)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. It needs to be maintained for various types of cyber threats like Ransomware, Malware, Social Engineering, and Phishing. are the different parts of cybersecurity.

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SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

The state of stalkerware in 2022 (PDF) Main findings of 2022 The State of Stalkerware is an annual report by Kaspersky which contributes to a better understanding of how many people in the world are affected by digital stalking. In addition, the data reveals a stable proliferation of stalkerware over the 12 months of 2022.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2024

Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, by quarter, 2022–2024 Selected industries Building automation has historically led the surveyed industries in terms of the percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked. pp from the previous quarter to 24.4%.

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