Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro have been removed from the Mac App Store because they were harvesting users’ browser history and other info. “The data collected was explicitly identified to the customer in the data collection policy and is highlighted to the user during the install.

Adware 108

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 108

SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In early September 2022, we discovered several new malware samples belonging to the MATA cluster. As we were collecting and analyzing the relevant telemetry data, we realized the campaign had been launched in mid-August 2022 and targeted over a dozen corporations in Eastern Europe from the oil and gas sector and defense industry.

Malware 142

Malware Phishing Internet Internet 142

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers.

Cryptocurrency 291

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 291

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. CERT-GIB’s report is based on data collected and analyzed by the Threat Detection System (TDS) Polygon as part of operations to prevent and detect threats distributed online in H1 2019 in more than 60 countries.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2021

” According to data collected by RiskIQ , the number of unpatched systems is less than 30,000, Microsoft also announced that 92% of worldwide Exchange IPs are now patched or mitigated. The IT giant also updated Microsoft Defender Antivirus to protect unpatched Exchange servers from ProxyLogon attacks.?.

Data collection 132

Data collection Antivirus Internet Internet 132

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2019

Malware researchers at antivirus firm Dr Web discovered more than 33 Android Apps in the Google Play Store with over 100 million installations that contain a clicker Tojan tracked as Android. The Command & Control server, in turn, sends the necessary settings to the malware. Once executed, Android.

Advertising 111

Advertising Mobile Malware Data collection 111

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has published the Industrial Control System Threat Landscape report for H2 2020 which is based on statistical data collected by the distributed antivirus Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). . If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Cyber Attacks 103

Cyber Attacks Ransomware Engineering Data collection 103

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants. Organizations may ensure business continuity by enabling rapid restoration, avoiding disruptions, and ensuring that activities can continue quickly after an incident, while also protecting critical data.

Antivirus 109

Antivirus Threat Detection Small Business Technology 109

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Introduction It’s just another cryptocurrency miner… Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. This malware employed a custom EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to infiltrate its victims’ systems.

Malware 145

Malware DNS Encryption Ransomware 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Threat Report Portugal Q3 2020: Data related to Phishing and malware attacks based on the Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d. The Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d is an open sharing database with the ability to collect indicators from multiple sources, developed and maintained by Segurança-Informática. Malware by Numbers.

Threat Reports 89

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 89

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Experts from threat intelligence firm KELA , speculate the threat actor could have obtained the credentials buying “Azor logs,” which are lots of data stolen from computers infected with the AzorUlt info-stealer trojan.

Accountability 115

Accountability Cybercrime Hacking Retail 115

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

Our recent participation in two highly-regarded industry evaluations, namely MRG-Effitas and Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant Report, reflects our belief that continual testing and unbiased validation are crucial to our mission to deliver easy, effective, and efficient cyber protection for customers.

Adware 80

Adware Ransomware Data collection Antivirus 80

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

The company allegedly obtained this information from non-public sources without the consent of the person filing the complaint or the potentially billions of others affected by the data collection. Running outdated software increases the risk of being targeted by malware or other attacks.

Identity Theft 130

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 130

Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website. Financial data : Details of your bank account, 401K fund, or IRA. Apps : Data collected by various applications you use.

Data privacy 57

Data privacy Backups Antivirus Encryption 57

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

PayLeak checks whether the compromised device is an Android or an iPhone; whether the phone is protected by antivirus; and even whether it is positioned upright, or lying down. We’re talking about things like consumer data collection, data management platforms and retargeting enablement systems.

Retail 138

Retail Digital transformation Advertising Software 138

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource.

Network Security 120

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Software 120

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

Digital security is about so much more than malware. When I started Malwarebytes more than 16 years ago, malware was the primary security concern—the annoying pop-ups, the fast-spreading viruses, the catastrophic worms—and throughout our company’s history, Malwarebytes routinely excelled against this threat. It was our attitude.

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Passwords Banking Malware 90

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. RedLine Malware-as-a-Service. The first mention of this malware appears to be in early 2020 , when multiple phishing campaigns cast a wide net over thousands of users, offering RedLine en masse.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Passwords Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

They also remediate data loss and plug security holes more efficiently. You can see it as an all-in-one approach that includes next-generation antivirus, advanced encryption and device controls, threat intelligence with contextualization, and deep analysis of internal and external traffic. Best XDR Solutions.

Antivirus 117

Antivirus Cybersecurity Marketing Encryption 117

SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

According to 2023 statistics , only one in four affected organizations identified an incident as a result of detecting suspicious activity (launch of hacker tools, malware, network scanners, etc.) in their infrastructure, while the rest discovered they had been infiltrated via a third party only after data leakage or encryption.

VPN 125

VPN Accountability Passwords Antivirus 125

Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2022

In December 2021 SysJoker, a new backdoor malware , targets Windows, macOS, and Linux. Malware can exist in an organization’s environment undetected by their antivirus software for an extended period. Existing anti-virus engines could not detect SysJoker on Linux and macOS machines but could on Windows.

Antivirus 64

Antivirus Data collection Malware Software 64

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. As the mobile gaming market continues to grow, we analyzed KSN data specifically on mobile threats. Methodology. Key findings. Grand Theft Auto.

Mobile 133

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 133

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The dedicated security firms were primarily big antivirus organisations, some of which were struggling to keep up with the threats now spilling across the Internet. To put this into some way-back-when context: If you were caught out by a malware attack which pushed 8 whole megabytes at you , this was treated as a cavalcade of malware.

Internet 89

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 89

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

They communicate with the central control system, allowing data collection and remote control over long distances. These networks enable data exchange between PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and HMIs. Impact: Unauthorized network access, data theft, or the spread of malware within the ICS infrastructure.

Firmware 109

Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 109

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Integrates with a variety of vulnerability scanners to collect data for IT resources both on-premises and in the cloud. Resolve IT incidents and automate common IT processes, including software deployment, patch management, antivirus and anti-malware (AV/AM) deployment, and routine maintenance. Key Differentiators.

Software 88

Software Antivirus Backups Risk 88

Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Using the data collected by Qualys VMDR, security teams may prioritize vulnerabilities and assets and take preventive measures. The Broad Scope of Vulnerability Management Confusing vulnerability management with more familiar concepts like firewalls, RMMs, and antivirus programs is common. But they are not the same thing.

Antivirus 52

Antivirus Firewall Risk Software 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM consolidates log data collecting, processing, and reporting from both cloud and on-premises systems, assisting in the detection and response to security events.

Backups 120

Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 120

Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

There are different types of cyber attacks like Malware attacks, Phishing attacks, Password attacks, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, SQL Injection attacks, Insider threats, Denial of Service attacks, etc. As per the data collected, around 30,000 websites are hacked every day. All this is as scary as it sounds. The number is huge.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Internet Internet Firewall 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It boasts unlimited scalability and queries and offers intelligence on IP and URL reputation, web applications, malware , vulnerabilities and spam. Key Features: Human-generated threat intelligence data. Centralized data platform. Collections repository. Threat intelligence collaboration. ThreatConnect.

Threat Detection 125

Threat Detection Risk Firewall Cybersecurity 125

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Stealers" are a kind of malware designed to run on an endpoint post-compromise, while their primary features center on the theft of user data. Together with our colleagues at InQuest, we present a deep dive technical analysis of the malware. The same way you do in the real world – the market becomes flooded.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This is a more advanced detection of threats beyond what may be caught by traditional antivirus. XDR is a category of a security technology stack that brings together data from multiple sources and provides a comprehensive view of an organization’s security posture.

Threat Detection 40

Threat Detection Technology Firewall Software 40

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

This team uses all of CrowdStrike’s modules to offer comprehensive protection against malware and malware-free attacks. The DFIR portion of Vigilance Respond Pro performs deep forensic investigations to identify root causes of vulnerabilities and reverse engineer malware.

Threat Detection 57

Threat Detection Technology Artificial Intelligence Engineering 57

Security Boulevard

JUNE 3, 2023

The malware sends stolen information to a command and control server via Telegram. Bandit implements numerous methods to detect and evade virtual machines and malware sandboxes. The malware is written using the Go programming language, which has become increasingly popular with malware developers.

Computers and Electronics 64

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Malware Data collection 64

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

Cybereason offers endpoint detection and response (EDR), antivirus and managed detection and response services. It has an automated hunting engine that looks for unusual behavioral patterns , blocks known attacks and aggregates good and bad behavioral data to simplify investigation. . Cybereason. It has raised $332.5 SentinelOne.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Threat Detection Artificial Intelligence Marketing 113

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

According to a pair of recent reports from cloud security vendor Zscaler, cybercriminals picked up on this, with the result being a significant surge in malware attacks against these devices. ” Two Malware Groups Lead Attacks. The majority of attacks – 97 percent – came from two malware groups, Gafgyt and Mirai.

IoT 145

IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 145