SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Alarming details have emerged about the exploitation of two Zero-Day vulnerabilities to deploy NSO Group's Pegasus commercial spyware on iPhones. Pegasus spyware and the controversial NSO Group Over the past few years, NSO Group, an Israeli spyware company, has been at the center of numerous controversies.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 24, 2020

She says the iTunes backup and other extractions they did would get them only messages, photo files, contacts and other files that the user is interested in saving from their applications, but not the core files. They would need to use a tool like Graykey or Cellebrite Premium or do a jailbreak to get a look at the full file system.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2025

Backup attacker wallet addresses are used if the C2 server is unreachable. Attackers used the LSPatch tool to trojanize WhatsApp, adding a hidden module that hijacks updates, replaces crypto wallet addresses in messages, and exfiltrates chat data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2023

US CISA has added Veritas Backup Exec flaws, which were exploited in ransomware attacks, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The CVE-2023-26083 flaw in the Arm Mali GPU driver is chained with other issues to install commercial spyware, as reported by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) in a recent report.

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Naked Security

APRIL 6, 2023

Scanning tools, supply-chain malware, Wi-Fi hacking, and why there should be TWO World Backup Days. listen now!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Also, Apple has issued an emergency update to fix a flaw that’s reportedly been abused to install spyware on iOS products, and Google ‘s got a new version of Chrome that tackles two zero-day flaws. So do yourself a favor and backup before installing any patches.

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WIRED Threat Level

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim dataand the identities of people who installed the apps.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugs Hacking Attackers exploit a new zero-day to hijack Fortinet firewalls Security OpenSSL patched high-severity flaw CVE-2024-12797 Progress Software fixed multiple high-severity (..)

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware. Secure backup Keeps your critical files safe from data loss or ransomware attacks. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Protect your wireless system with full backups. Verify how your cloud systems are performing on a daily basis to make sure you’re protecting the most recent backup. Use passcodes and anti-spyware programs. It’s important to constantly back up the entire company data , especially the data trapped in legacy hardware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack Best Ransomware Removal Tools Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Crimeware and spyware. Backup and encryption. Ransomware attacks can be coded to find online backups and destroy them or encrypt them.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2024

Next-stage malware Malicious objects used for initial infection of computers deliver next-stage malware – spyware, ransomware, and miners – to victims’ computers. Spyware As a rule, the higher the percentage of ICS computers on which initial infection malware is blocked, the higher the percentage of next-stage malware.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Next-stage malware Malicious objects used to initially infect computers deliver next-stage malware – spyware, ransomware, and miners – to victims’ computers. Spyware (spy Trojans, backdoors and keyloggers) – 4.08% (+0.18 pp); Ransomware – 0.18% (+0.03 pp); Miners (in the form of executable files for Windows) – 0.89% (-0.03

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In order to facilitate file encryption, the ransomware look for processes associated with backups, anti-virus/anti-spyware, and file copying and terminates them. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files. .

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In order to facilitate file encryption, the ransomware look for processes associated with backups, anti-virus/anti-spyware, and file copying and terminates them. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Make sure all devices and computers at your office have installed anti-virus, and anti-spyware as these are connected to the network, offering a gateway to hackers. Backup data on Cloud . Even if you take all the protective measures, you don’t want to be left without any backup or options in case of a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky Lab uncovered a highly sophisticated spyware framework dubbed TajMahal that was involved in cyberespionage campaign for at least last 5 years. ” reads the analysis published by TajMahal. The modular architecture makes it a privileged attack tool for several cyber espionage campaigns.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It unites spyware, malware, and virus protection with a policy and reporting engine. FalconStor Backup as a Service (BaaS) includes backup and data deduplication. A second copy of the backup is automatically transmitted offsite to the MSP’s datacenter or a public cloud for offsite protection. AT&T MSSP dashboard.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio feeds from multiple Clubhouse rooms Georgetown County has yet to recover from a sophisticated (..)

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The best defense and the best option for recovery will always be the availability of sufficient, isolated data backups and a practiced restoration process. However, even with the best planning, organizations can find a few users, machines, or systems that were overlooked or whose backup may be corrupted or encrypted.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Spyware : Secretly monitors your online behavior and shares your personal information. Backup your devices regularly using solutions like Carbonite. Last year alone, there were more than 6 billion malware attacks detected worldwide. Don’t download software unless it is from a website you know and trust.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

Currently only state sponsored groups, professional spyware vendors, and the large criminal operations have access to, and know how to use advanced AI tools to increase the effectivity of their attacks. Professional spyware vendors have deep enough pockets to invest in new tools, training, and development. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But more and more, organizations need to plan for the possibility that the worst may happen – and that involves ransomware-proof backups and ransomware removal tools and services. Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Automatic, secure 50 GB cloud backup. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Scan scheduling.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Keeping regular site backups can help you recover your files following a ransomware attack. Spyware is malware that is installed on a user’s device without their permission and steals their data. 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.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

In order to facilitate file encryption, the ransomware look for processes associated with backups, anti-virus/anti-spyware, and file copying and terminates them. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From a technical perspective, spyware—defined as software running on the device that surveils and tracks you—is not much of a thing, because of Apple’s restrictions on what apps can do, plus the fact that you can’t hide an app on iOS. Apple has gone bananas… and who is Keith?

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

It may sound inflated to hear that the study found 34% of Americans have used web hosting services. But not when considering that there are more than a billion websites live on the web, with more than 250,000 new web sites created every day. The Master Cybersecurity Guide for Web Hosts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

Impair Defenses – Hive will seek to terminate all processes related to backups, antivirus/anti-spyware, and file copying. Modify Registry – Hive will set registry values for DisableAntiSpyware and DisableAntiVirus to 1.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You may be thinking that with physical access to my wife’s phone I could have done a lot worse than this, including installing a spyware app. Under Settings > Accounts and Backups > Manage Accounts I found my Google account listed. ” Tech-enabled abuse.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In order to make it impossible for the victims to recover the encrypted files, the ransomware deletes the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) using the Service Control Manager and the Windows backup utility catalog along with any shadow copies.

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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. Bitdefender uses advanced algorithms to detect and neutralize various malware types , including ransomware and spyware.

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SecureList

JANUARY 16, 2024

To date, the common methods for analyzing an iOS mobile infection are either to examine an encrypted full iOS backup, or to analyze the network traffic of the device in question. As a result, related threats can often go undetected by the general public. The log file is stored in a sysdiagnose (sysdiag) archive.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. physically disconnected) backups of data. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. Enforce MFA.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Exploiting earlier generated tokens: Strengthening Backup Measures Some systems allow users to generate backup codes or recovery tokens during the 2FA setup process. Call forwarding, Botnets, Spyware: Securing Devices and Networks More sophisticated methods of bypassing 2FA involve compromising the user’s device.

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