Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2021

” QNAP NAS devices continue to be under attack, earlier March, researchers at 360Netlab warned of a cryptocurrency malware campaign targeting unpatched QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The malware was designed to abuse NAS resources and mine cryptocurrency.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The attacks are becoming more insidious, such as malware that modifies itself to infiltrate a system and hit a specific target, along with attacks directed at firmware. Ransomware attacks also are up, as is crypto-jacking, where a hacker hijacks an endpoint’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The campaign has two goals: gathering information and stealing cryptocurrency. Targeted attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2022

Critical flaw in Netwrix Auditor application allows arbitrary code execution CISA urges to fix multiple critical flaws in Juniper Networks products Threat actors exploit a flaw in Digium Phone Software to target VoIP servers Tainted password-cracking software for industrial systems used to spread P2P Sality bot Experts warn of attacks on sites using (..)

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Example of available open printers on a single IoT search engine (Shodan.io): As we can see, many users and organizations still use internet-connected devices without thinking about security, installing firmware updates, or taking into account the implications of leaving their devices publicly accessible. Securing your printer.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). They also have appeared to partner with Proton. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 20, 2022

The Justice Department today announced a complaint filed in the District of Kansas to forfeit cryptocurrency paid as ransom to North Korean hackers or otherwise used to launder such ransom payments. Keep operating systems, applications, and firmware up to date. Maui ransomware. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Follow the money.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from PayBito crypto exchange FBI issued a flash alert on Lockbit ransomware operation CISA orders federal agencies to fix actively exploited CVE-2022-21882 Windows flaw Over 500,000 people were impacted by a ransomware attack that hit Morley Ransomware attack hit Swissport International causing delays (..)

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. While the resource was down, cryptocurrency newbies were invited to download a copy of Bitcoin Core via a torrenting service. Overall, Q4 remained within the parameters of 2020 trends.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, purchasers of Bitcoin wallets — the software programs that facilitate storing someone’s cryptocurrency-related wealth — usually have one priority topping their lists: security. The proxy microcontroller is reportedly so insecure it cannot differentiate between authentic firmware and that which a cybercriminal creates.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“The original infection method remains unknown, but during that phase malicious code is injected to the firmware of the target system, and the code is then run as part of normal operations within the device. DDoS attack, cryptocurrency miner, data harvesting). ” reads the report. After this the device has been compromised.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2019

“We observed a new cryptocurrency-mining botnet malware that arrives via open ADB (Android Debug Bridge) ports and can spread via SSH. By default, Android has Android Debug Bridge (ADB) option disabled, but often vendors enable it to customize the operating system, then ship the devices with the feature turned on.

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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. During that time, it had effectively evaded analysis and had previously been misclassified as a cryptocurrency miner.

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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.

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SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Vulnerable devices were either misconfigured or missing the latest firmware version with the required settings. Ransomwarers were likely spurred on by the upward movement of cryptocurrency prices, which continued in Q1 2021. Conclusion.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. Employees abused systems at Ukrainian nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency. Bluetana App allows detecting Bluetooth card skimmers in just 3 seconds. Capital One hacker suspected to have breached other 30 companies.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The malware’s capabilities expanded to include stealing not only passwords but also credit card details, cryptocurrency wallets, and browser data. Be Cautious with Smart Devices: Secure your IoT devices by changing default passwords and keeping firmware updated.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Maintain device health with updates: Make sure devices are up to date with the latest firmware and patches. When possible, update OpenSSH to the latest version.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

. · Duo Security created open tools and techniques to identify large Twitter botnet. · Group-IB experts record a massive surge of user data leaks form cryptocurrency exchanges. · HP releases firmware updates for two critical RCE flaws in Inkjet Printers. · TSMC Chip Maker confirms its facilities were infected with WannaCry ransomware. (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The attackers’ research vector is now shifting from software vulnerabilities to those located at the hardware and firmware level. In 2017-2018 hackers’ interest in cryptocurrency exchanges ramped up. Thus, 60% of the total amount was stolen from Coincheck , a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. Attacks on Crypto.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“Network home routers are so widespread and most of them are outdated or behind on the latest firmware,” he said. Also, cryptocurrencies allow these attackers to collect their ransoms with almost anonymity. Thus, they’re greatly vulnerable to the attacks. Therefore, HTML smuggling is quite effective here.”.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

This application contains a legitimate program called DeFi Wallet, that saves and manages a cryptocurrency wallet, but also implants a malicious file when executed. In December we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanning technology. Other interesting discoveries.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

In the case of the Nvidia breach, LAPSUS$ claimed it was mainly after the removal of the lite hast rate (LHR) limitations in all GeForce 30 series firmware—apparently all to help out gamers and the mining community. Image courtesy of The Verge.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Bonus: The EFF has a great explainer on the significant privacy threat posed by the current state of real-time bidding employed by many programmatic advertisers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The fix: Upgrade to SonicWall’s firmware updates for Gen 5 (to version 5.9.2.14-13o), Threat actors exploited this weakness to incorporate devices into botnets, affecting devices running firmware versions up to FullImg-1023-1007-1011-1009. 13o), Gen 6 (to version 6.5.4.15.116n), and Gen 7 (to any version above 7.0.1-5035).

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The manufacturer of the mobile device preloads an adware application or a component with the firmware. It stole credentials for various financial systems including online banking applications and cryptocurrency wallets in Brazil. Another example of the partnership is so-called preinstall. variant is a native ELF executable.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

CISA reported that LokiBot “employs Trojan malware to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and other credentials.” Firmware rootkit. A strain of keylogger malware dubbed LokiBot notably increased in 2020. ” Malicious Mobile Apps. Rootkit Type. Description. Bootkit rootkit.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Firmware attacks: Attackers target vulnerabilities in the simplified software that runs computer hard drives, printers, medical devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) devices to gain unauthorized access, control the devices, or use them as a launching pad for other attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This feature can be included in firmware, in operating systems, or as a feature in open-source, shareware, or commercial applications. Post-Quantum Cryptography Based on quantum mechanics rather than mathematical operations, quantum computers can utilize Shor’s algorithm to find prime factors much more rapidly than traditional computers.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source. I heard about it through a few talks at Black Hat and DEF CON over the years.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source. I heard about it through a few talks at Black Hat and DEF CON over the years.

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Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. Guido has also researched cryptocurrencies, like Etherium. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source. I heard about it through a few talks at Black Hat and DEF CON over the years.

Hacking 52

Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

IOTA cryptocurrency shuts down entire network after a coordinated attack on its Trinity wallet. Unsigned Firmware running on peripherals could expose Windows, Linux systems to hack. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. US administration requests $9.8B

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Hunters International ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Fred Hutch Cancer Center New NKAbuse malware abuses NKN decentralized P2P network protocol Snatch ransomware gang claims the hack of the food giant Kraft Heinz Multiple flaws in pfSense firewall can lead to arbitrary code execution BianLian, White Rabbit, and Mario Ransomware Gangs Spotted (..)

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is particularly notable in the case of Lazarus APT, specifically its attacks against cryptocurrency investors in May. Additionally, IoT devices frequently run on embedded systems with firmware that can be easily analyzed for vulnerabilities. The surge in mobile applications for controlling these devices adds another layer of risk.

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