Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished. This is changing.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Modern browsers include synchronization features (like Google Chrome’s Sync ) so that all your browsers, on all your devices, share the same tabs, passwords, plugins, and other features. Microsoft Edge can synchronize your favorites, passwords, and other browser data—including payment information—across all your signed-in devices.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secure your accounts with complex passwords. Are your passwords so strong you struggle to remember them? If not, it might be time you shift to new password and cryptography strategies. . This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Bank details. Email addresses. Biometrics.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

If the victim organization is slow to pay up, even though its files are encrypted and some of its confidential data has been stolen, the attackers additionally threaten to carry out a DDoS attack. In addition, we detected an interesting adware program written in the Rust language, and assigned it the verdict AdWare.OSX.Convuster.a. .

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In June, the FBI announced that it had obtained over 7,000 decryption keys for files encrypted by Lockbit ransomware attacks. This spyware is notable for requesting an administrator password through osascript, displaying a phishing window. The Bureau encourages victims to contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure. This tool identifies which ransomware has encrypted the data.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. All the captured card details are then saved to an encrypted file, which is later sent to the attackers’ server, allowing them to make transactions through a fraudulent PoS device registered in the name of a fake company. Other malware.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

We believe that the most significant aspect of the Ecipekac malware is that the encrypted shellcodes are inserted into digitally signed DLLs without affecting the validity of the digital signature. Ransomware encrypting virtual hard disks. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. macOS developments.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals encrypt your website files so you can’t access them, and then demand you pay a fee to get them back. This includes sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, and passwords. Here are the nine types of malware you’re most likely to encounter as a website owner.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. Instead of making itself known by encrypting files and displaying a ransom note, ransomware quietly stays in your system and scans the network for other vulnerabilities. It encrypts your files and displays a typical ransom note.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. In 2019, crooks shifted their focus to enterprises and pioneered in stealing data in addition to encrypting it, which turned these raids into an explosive mix of blackmail and breaches.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

VPNs create a secure, encrypted "tunnel" between your device and the VPN server, through which all of your internet traffic is routed—so if your ISP is collecting your data, it won’t be able to read it. Best-in-class encryption secures your personal information. The easiest and most effective ways to put a stop to that?

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

The most prolific groups This section looks at the most prolific of ransomware gangs that not only encrypt their victims’ files but steal their confidential data and then publish it, engaging in so-called “double extortion” The statistics are based on the number of new victims added to each of the groups’ DLSs.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is, stealing and encrypting confidential data. Network threats in Q3 2023 are mainly brute-force password attacks on MSSQL and RDP services. against the previous quarter. against the previous period. 3 Italy 1.16

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Our binder’s main ADVANTAGES: Runtime/scantime FUD Runtime cleanness is achieved by encrypting the Android bot with our cryptor BEFORE binding. Variant 2 The payload is a module (dex) file, AES-128 encrypted, injected into the legit app resources. Contacts admin panel every 10 seconds. Anti-emulator and Google geo IP check.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Ransomware is perhaps the most alarming type of malware in existence today as it slyly and maliciously encrypts end-user data until a “key” is purchased with a ransom amount to decrypt the data.

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. SnapPea adware. What are Oauth tokens? SnapPea’s key innovation was the weaponization of the exploit kit.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. SnapPea adware. What are Oauth tokens? SnapPea’s key innovation was the weaponization of the exploit kit.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Malware often wants access to your sensitive data, either to steal it or to encrypt it and demand a ransom. Also unprotected are the folders where data is stored for any browser other than Safari, which can include credentials if you use a browser’s built-in password manager.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files. Change your passwords regularly.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. Its premium version enhances protection with advanced features such as firewall integration and a password manager.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. You can see how ransomware looks below.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

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SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

There appeared the new Qlocker family, which packs user files into a password-protected 7zip archive, plus our old friends ech0raix and AgeLocker began to gather steam. Among the network threats in Q2 2021, attempts to brute-force passwords in popular protocols and services (RDP, SSH, MSSQL, etc.) Attacks on NAS devices. Country*. %

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

An intelligence team later discovered that HermeticRansom only superficially encrypts files, and ones encrypted by the ransomware can be decrypted. RUransom malware was discovered in March, which was created to encrypt files on computers in Russia. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics. Country or territory*. %**.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Stolen data can include anything from your payment details to your medical records, passwords, and more. Viruses can lead to deleted or encrypted files, modified applications, or system malfunctions. Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs. Types of Malware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It allows an unprivileged user to copy all the registry threads, including SAM, through the shadow copy mechanism, potentially exposing passwords and other critical data. As before, server attacks relying on brute-forcing of passwords to various network services, such as MS SQL, RDP, etc., stand out among Q3 2021 network threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number. Want to Learn More About Malware?

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Most of the network threats detected in Q3 2022 were again attacks associated with brute-forcing passwords for Microsoft SQL Server, RDP, and other services. Vulnerability statistics. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, Bangladesh.

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SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is stealing confidential data in addition to encrypting it. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. We added these, along with data decryption code, to the latest version of RakhniDecryptor.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Kaspersky detected 1.66

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