SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Type of data Details Browser data Cookies, credit cards, location, search history Software Installed software, antivirus solutions, running services, installed addons System info Build date (if possible), version, revision, installation date Network info Wireless interfaces, networks and passwords (extracted as plaintext) SIM SIM-card data (if applicable) (..)

Software 125

Software Cryptocurrency Malware DNS 125

Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

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. Those records show this individual routinely re-used the same password across multiple accounts: 16061991. Vpn-service[.]us

Ransomware 264

Ransomware Accountability Cybercrime Passwords 264

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

The Windows botnet has been active since late 2017, it was mainly used to mine cryptocurrency, but it was also involved in DDoS attacks in 2018. “Recently, a new infection vector that cracks Windows machines through SMB password brute force is on the rise” reads the analysis published by AVAST. ” continues the report.

DNS 145

DNS Internet Internet Malware 145

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That investigation detailed how the 38-year-old Shefel adopted the nickname Rescator while working as vice president of payments at ChronoPay , a Russian financial company that paid spammers to advertise fake antivirus scams, male enhancement drugs and knockoff pharmaceuticals. “Hi, how are you?” ” he inquired.

Retail 235

Retail Advertising Cryptocurrency Marketing 235

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victims’ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights.

Cryptocurrency 113

Cryptocurrency Accountability Marketing Passwords 113

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Researchers at Z s caler have spotted a new malware dubbed InnfiRAT that infects victims’ systems to steal cryptocurrency wallet data. . Researchers at Z s caler have discovered a new Trojan dubbed InnfiRAT that implements many standard Trojan capabilities along with the ability to steal cryptocurrency wallet data. .

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising Antivirus 111

SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

We have published technical details of how this notorious group steals cryptocurrency before. At the time of analysis, this.vhd sample wasn’t detected by any antivirus. This downloader checks for the names of the following antivirus vendors: Sophos, Kaspersky, Avast, Avira, Bitdefender, TrendMicro, and Windows Defender.

Malware 144

Malware Banking Passwords Antivirus 144

SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a recent campaign starting in 2022, unknown malicious actors have been trying to mine cryptocurrency on victims’ devices without user consent; they’ve used large amounts of resources for distribution, but what’s more, used multiple unusual vectors for defense evasion and persistence.

Scams 141

Scams Cryptocurrency Malware Software 141

Malwarebytes

JUNE 17, 2021

Malwarebytes Browser Guard not only blocks some advertisements and trackers, it also stops in-browser cryptojackers (unwanted cryptocurrency miners), and it also uses an extended version of the Malwarebytes Premium blocklist that will stop malicious sites from loading—including sites that are involved in tech support scams.

Advertising 136

Advertising Antivirus Passwords Password Management 136

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

used the password 225948. Constella finds the same password tied to webmaster@stairwell.ru (225948) was used by the email address 3k@xakep.ru , which Intel 471 says was registered to more than a dozen NeroWolfe accounts across just as many Russian cybercrime forums between 2011 and 2015. and admin@stairwell.ru

Ransomware 277

Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability Malware 277

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Matanbuchus and XMRig: Used for cryptocurrency mining, these malware strains can slow down systems while surreptitiously utilizing computing resources. These groups are considered sub-teams of larger cryptocurrency scam networks, highlighting the organized and systematic nature of these phishing attacks.

Scams 122

Scams Malware Social Engineering Phishing 122

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. The first half of 2019 saw a 10-fold increase in the number of password-protected objects, such as documents and archive files, being used to deliver malware. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

2. Financial Loss: Attackers often demand payment in cryptocurrencies, making it difficult to trace and retrieve the funds. Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Encryption 107

Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

Currently, it is in active development and has the following capabilities: Anti-Detection: Once executed, it checks and kills the processes related to antivirus and sandbox as shown in the figure below. BlackGuard detects antivirus processes. This allows it to bypass antivirus and string-based detection.

Malware 98

Malware Hacking Antivirus Passwords 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2023

A password-protected RAR archive (random password). Upon executing the SFX, the original torbrowser.exe and the RAR extraction tool are launched on the embedded password-protected RAR archive. The archive is password-protected to evade detection. A command-line RAR extraction tool with a randomized name.

Malware 98

Malware Passwords Cryptocurrency Antivirus 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

It is essential to install firewall and antivirus software on your routers and keep them up-to-date. Use Strong Passwords. Most people are comfortable with the default password of their internet connecting device and assume it to be secure. It is recommended to keep changing your device password every now and then.

Hacking 111

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 111

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to a new study, phishing attacks rose 61 percent in 2022, with cryptocurrency fraud increasing 257 percent year-over-year. Text message phishing — also known as “smishing” — is when scammers send texts to entice people to transmit personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Phishing 124

Phishing Scams Cybercrime Passwords 124

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Or they can simply use these printers to mine cryptocurrency, ramping up their victims’ electricity bills in the process. Change the default password. Not so much.

Hacking 145

Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 145

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX is a JavaScript-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and cryptocurrency stealer that was first analyzed by Fortinet in February 2020. ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro. ” concludes the report.

Encryption 98

Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

The scripts will also infect the victim’s computer with the Raccoon Stealer info-stealing trojan which allows operators to steal login credentials, cookies, auto-fill data, and credit cards saved on web browsers, along with cryptocurrency wallets.

DDOS 98

DDOS Malware Antivirus Firewall 98

Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

The booming market on the Dark Web for passwords and other personal information make it a lucrative business for any cybercriminal - and Raccoon Stealer’s Malware-as-a-Service model makes it even easier for anyone to steal your information to make a profit. Wait, what is Malware-as-a-Service?” as they continue to make improvements.

Social Engineering 84

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Malware Antivirus 84

SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. billion attacks tracked by the company across different countries.

Computers and Electronics 121

Computers and Electronics Media Marketing Cryptocurrency 121

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Digital transformation Encryption Social Engineering 107

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When downloading the games from untrustworthy sources, players may receive malicious software that can gather sensitive data like login information or passwords from the victim’s device; and in an attempt to download a desired game for free, find a cool mod or cheat, gamers can actually lose their accounts or even money.

Mobile 139

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 139

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2018

The latest version appears more sophisticated than previous ones, it implements the ability to steal histories from browsers (except IE and Edge), it includes a conditional loader that checks certain parameters before running the malicious code, and includes the support for Exodus, Jaxx, Mist, Ethereum, Electrum, Electrum-LTC cryptocurrency wallets.

Spyware 72

Spyware Cryptocurrency Passwords Malware 72

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. They ask you to make certain changes in your account by entering your login password or ask for some reconfirmation. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies.

Phishing 111

Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 111

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Passwords Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. How to Defend Against Adware. ” Malicious Mobile Apps.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Once they were inside, they would turn off your antivirus software and the software responsible for online backups. Nuanced hacks Another ring honing automated, active techniques is the Baldr password stealing gang. Baldr can also plunder any cryptocurrency being stored in a range of digital wallets.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

Malwarebytes

JULY 30, 2021

RDP brute-forcing: Trojan.LemonDuck’s RDP module scans for servers listening on port 3389 and tries to login as user ‘administrator’ from a list of passwords. Trojan.LemonDuck scans for machines that are listening on port 22 and performs a brute-force attack using a list of passwords combined with the ‘root’ user name.

Malware 130

Malware Penetration Testing Passwords Antivirus 130

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information. LokiBot LokiBot is a Trojan malware for stealing sensitive information, including user credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other credentials. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 89

Malware Banking Penetration Testing Healthcare 89

Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How It Hooks Victims The emails pretend to be legal warnings from big-name brands, accusing recipients of copyright violations and pressuring them to “review” details of the infraction in a password-protected file. Plus, some antivirus programs skip scanning large files to save resources, letting Rhadamanthys hide in plain sight.

Phishing 52

Phishing Antivirus Malware Cryptocurrency 52

Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Since the mainstreaming of ransomware payloads and the adoption of cryptocurrencies that facilitate untraceable payments, malicious actors have been innovating new methods and tactics to evade the latest defenses. In other words, 2022 has been an eventful year in the threat landscape, with malware continuing to take center stage.

Malware 67

Malware Antivirus DDOS Cyber Insurance 67

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. Best Antivirus Software for 2021. Further reading: Best Ransomware Removal Tools.

Authentication 112

Authentication Social Engineering Phishing Banking 112

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The campaign uses multiple shell/batch scripts, new open source tools, a cryptocurrency miner, the TeamTNT IRC bot, and more. Key takeaways: TeamTNT is using new, open source tools to steal usernames and passwords from infected machines. Windows component – Set up a cryptocurrency miner. Background. See figure 6.).

Cryptocurrency 84

Cryptocurrency Malware Passwords Authentication 84

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. Other malware.

Malware 133

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 133

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics. Other methods.

Backups 144

Backups Ransomware Malware Firewall 144