The Hacker News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Dubbed Banshee Stealer, it's offered for sale in the cybercrime underground for a steep price of $3,000 a month and works across both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new stealer malware that's designed to specifically target Apple macOS systems.

Architecture 133

Architecture Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Malware 133

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In this latest campaign, our investigation also uncovered prebuilt Hiatus binaries that target new architectures such as Arm, Intel 80386, and x86-64 and previously targeted architectures such as MIPS, MIPS64, and i386. reads the report published by Black Lotus Labs.

Architecture 106

Architecture Internet Internet Malware 106

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Thats a key takeaway from Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat, a report releaesd this week by Googles Threat Intelligence Group. bill seeks tougher punishments for cybercrimes A bill introduced by two U.S.

Banking 64

Banking Cybercrime Cybersecurity Ransomware 64

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2025

The most interesting characteristic of the Triada Trojan is its modular architecture, which gives it theoretically a wide range of abilities. Triada was designed with the specific intent to implement financial frauds, typically hijacking financial SMS transactions.

Malware 119

Malware Cryptocurrency Mobile Firmware 119

Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware (AKA Sodin) is a great example of Ransomware-as-a-Service, a type of cybercrime where two parties collaborate on the hack: the code writers who create the ransomware, and the affiliates who distribute it and collect the payment. malicious software owner and/or creator) […].

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Architecture Cybercrime Hacking 111

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cybercrime group shut down its operations and provided the decryption keys to BleepingComputer website. However experts noticed that the engines running the two ransomwares were different, Haron was based on the Thanos ransomware , which is a RaaS that has been sold on cybercrime underground since 2019. reported The Record.

Ransomware 143

Ransomware Cybercrime Encryption Architecture 143

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 9, 2025

Could hyper-interconnected services actually shift the balancefueling trust, spreading economic opportunity, even helping to mitigate cybercrime, climate change, or global unrest? A layered approachzero trust architecture, advanced threat detection, strong encryptionis essential. Could this time be different?

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital transformation Data privacy Architecture 100

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2021

The birth of the BlackMatter ransomware was first spotted by researchers at Recorded Future who also reported that the gang is setting up a network of affiliates using ads posted on two cybercrime forums, such as Exploit and XSS. ” reported The Record.

Ransomware 134

Ransomware Encryption Architecture Healthcare 134

SecureList

JUNE 22, 2023

Binary diffing across the two families Multi-platform LockBit We recently stumbled on a ZIP file, uploaded to a multiscanner, that contained LockBit samples for multiple architectures, such as Apple M1, ARM v6, ARM v7, FreeBSD and many others. The next question would obviously be, “What about codebase similarity?”

Phishing 130

Phishing Encryption Cybercrime Ransomware 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. Then the script downloads the actual Enemybot binary which is compiled for the target device’s architecture.

DDOS 145

DDOS Architecture Malware Cybercrime 145

SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

A hacker's claim, and denial from Oracle The story surfaced in early March when a hacker using the alias "rose87168" posted on a cybercrime forum, claiming responsibility for a massive data breach at Oracle. The attacker alleges that data was exfiltrated from Oracle Cloud's login infrastructure, specifically from the endpoint login.us2.oraclecloud.com.

CISO 65

CISO Data breaches Encryption Passwords 65

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2020

The company announced that is currently working to further enhance the security of its architecture with the help of “relevant experts” Customers can contact the support website to receive information about the security breach, the company is recommending them to change their passwords. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 138

Data breaches Telecommunications Passwords Advertising 138

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

No one likes to think their company might be hit by a cyber attack or breach, but the truth is cybercrime is one of the biggest threats your organization can face. If you suffer a breach, the loss of data is only the first of many issues you will be facing.

Architecture 132

Architecture Authentication Technology CISO 132

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2020

The cybercrime group behind Satan ransomware and other malware seems to be involved in the development of a new threat named 5ss5c. SecurityAffairs – cybercrime, ransomware). dll –TargetIp . dll –TargetIp. . Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Cybercrime Architecture Advertising 98

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2022

The malware is available for sale in illegal forums, in the past, it was used by cybercrime gangs like TA505 to install GandCrab ransomware or the FlawedAmmyy RAT. computer name, user name, OS version, architecture type, list of installed anti-malware products) to the operators.

Software 130

Software Malware Cybercrime VPN 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

According to security experts at Fox-IT, the ransomware attack is compatible with other attacks carried out by the TA505 cybercrime gang. .” N ow all critical systems at the University are online and offline backups were secured by the company. “It is a decision that was not taken lightly by the Executive Board.

Ransomware 142

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Backups Architecture 142

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here are five specific trends for 2023 that you need to be aware of: The business of cybercrime will be further professionalized. The return of malware strains like Emotet, Conti and Trickbot indicates an expansion of cybercrime for hire. To combat cybercrime, organizations keep investing into IT security.

Cybersecurity 116

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Social Engineering Risk 116

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 23, 2022

NOTE- Donuts Leaks, a new data extortion group is also linked to Ragnar Locker and is responsible to target Sheppard Robson, the UK-based Architectural company, and Construction giant Sando and the same group was responsible to announce to the world the digital attack on DESFA.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Phishing Architecture Cybercrime 124

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered a new variant of the Mirai malware that is targeting more processor architectures than previous ones. Mirai botnet continues to be one of the most dangerous malware in the threat landscape, experts at Palo Alto Networks discovered a new variant that targets more processor architectures than before.

Architecture 110

Architecture DDOS IoT Internet 110

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

DragonForce Ransomware Group is Targeting Saudi Arabia Massive Botnet Targets M365 with Stealthy Password Spraying Attacks Notorious Malware, Spam Host Prospero Moves to Kaspersky Lab ACRStealer Infostealer Exploiting Google Docs as C2 #StopRansomware: Ghost (Cring) Ransomware The GitVenom campaign: cryptocurrency theft using GitHub Silent Killers: (..)

Malware 61

Malware Architecture IoT Ransomware 61

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. The CVE-2020-1472 flaw is an elevation of privilege that resides in the Netlogon.

Authentication 144

Authentication Advertising Architecture Cybercrime 144

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

According to cybercrime prosecution statistics , 2022 is expected to see a worldwide annual spend of nearly $134 billion to both prevent and also deal with the aftermath effects of cybercrime – and that figure is estimated to rise even higher. The alert from the U.S.,

Technology 138

Technology Ransomware Cybercrime Cybersecurity 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There will be no architectural, performance improvements, or feature additions. Let’s remember that it is very important to keep VMware ESXi servers up to date, numerous cybercrime and ransomware gangs (i.e. . “In order to get continuous support, you have to buy the extended support before the end of General Support.

Architecture 106

Architecture Cybercrime Software Internet 106

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. The CVE-2020-1472 flaw is an elevation of privilege that resides in the Netlogon. ” reads the advisory issued by the vendor.

Authentication 124

Authentication Advertising Architecture Cybercrime 124

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Microsoft recently released its Digital Defense Report 2022 , examining the current threat landscape, touching on the first "hybrid war" that is the Ukraine-Russia conflict, reviewing the current state of cybercrime, and identifying the characteristics needed to successfully defend against future threats. The key takeaway?

Cyber threats 103

Cyber threats Architecture Passwords Authentication 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

In the case of those organisations focused on the implementation of zero-trust architectures, for example, manually processing the growing number of entitlements is – for many – no longer sustainable. Indeed, dynamic authorisation is increasingly viewed as a prerequisite for delivering effective zero-trust architectures.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Architecture Risk Authentication 100

SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The cybercrime gang RansomHub has claimed responsibility and is threatening to release "a massive trove of sensitive personal information" belonging wealthy clients of Christie's unless their ransom demand is met. The world-renowned auction house Christie's has become the latest major corporation to fall victim to a ransomware attack.

Identity Theft 113

Identity Theft Hacking Ransomware Data breaches 113

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

This extortion campaign involved several security failures, including exposing environment variables, using long-lived credentials, and the lack of a least privilege architecture. This indicates that these threat actor groups are both skilled and knowledgeable in advanced cloud architectural processes and techniques.”

Architecture 140

Architecture Internet Internet Media 140

IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the eyes of many, the war on cybercrime is being lost. Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. I remember when I set out in IT Architecture and was making the switch to Cybersecurity. We do not have enough people with the right skills to tackle the persistent and growing level of cybercrime.

CISO 133

CISO Identity Theft Cybercrime Cybersecurity 133

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The analysis of Happy SDK likely revealed a different variant of Necro that doesn’t have a modular architecture. “The modular architecture gives the Trojan’s creators a wide range of options for both mass and targeted delivery of loader updates or new malicious modules depending on the infected application.”

Architecture 132

Architecture Malware Mobile Advertising 132

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Threat actors also scan the web for ports 2375, 2376, 2377, 4243, 4244, and attempt to gather server info such as the OS type, container registry, architecture, number of CPU cores, and the current swarm participation status. Experts noticed that the IP address 45[.]9[.]148[.]182

Cryptocurrency 115

Cryptocurrency Malware Cybercrime Architecture 115

Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As such there will be pressure to simplify technologies, re-architecture environments, and ditch single point products which become costly and as a result can negatively impact the planet. Sustainability. More companies will be focused on sustainability.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Artificial Intelligence Architecture 130

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2022

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

DDOS 98

DDOS Architecture Malware Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Rhadamanthys Stealer Adds Innovative AI Feature in Version 0.7.0

Malware 116

Malware Architecture Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks 116

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2022

We utilize an industry standard Zero Knowledge architecture that ensures LastPass can never know or gain access to our customers’ Master Password. The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords.

Data breaches 144

Data breaches Password Management Passwords Architecture 144

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

Researchers warn of a remote access trojan called DCRat (aka DarkCrystal RAT) that is available for sale on Russian cybercrime forums. Cybersecurity researchers from BlackBerry are warning of a remote access trojan called DCRat (aka DarkCrystal RAT) that is available for sale on Russian cybercrime forums.

Cybercrime 100

Cybercrime Malware Surveillance DDOS 100