SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy.

Cybercrime 107

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

CISA adds SonicWall SonicOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Juniper Networks fixed a critical flaw in Session Smart Routers China-linked APT group Winnti targets Japanese organizations since March 2024 Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws may expose Windows Active Directory credentials to attackers (..)

Scams 65

Scams Malware Encryption Phishing 65

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Social Engineering Malware Hacking 126

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2022

Experts believe that Russian Gamaredon APT could fuel a new round of DDoS attacks The strange link between Industrial Spy and the Cuba ransomware operation Reuters: Russia-linked APT behind Brexit leak website GitHub: Nearly 100,000 NPM Users’ credentials stolen in the April OAuth token attack Android pre-installed apps are affected by high-severity (..)

InfoSec 134

InfoSec Spyware DDOS Firewall 134

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

Social Engineering 123

Social Engineering Data breaches Spyware Malware 123

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Such attacks are likely to comprise an even larger portion of the threat landscape next year.

Spyware 139

Spyware Phishing Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 139

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Spyware 98

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2024

million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8 million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8

Artificial Intelligence 127

Artificial Intelligence Hacking VPN Firewall 127

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5

Cyber Attacks 120

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 120

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

CISA adds Apache OFBiz bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Critical flaw in WPML WordPress plugin impacts 1M websites China-linked APT Volt Typhoon exploited a zero-day in Versa Director Researchers unmasked the notorious threat actor USDoD The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290M Google addressed the tenth (..)

Malware 118

Malware Surveillance Firewall Phishing 118

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Therefore, make sure to set up the latest network routers and firewall protocols across all IT equipment to strengthen your security and create a defense against hackers and security breaches. Firewalls . Install hardware firewalls for the maximum level of network security. . Two-factor authentication . Monitoring system.

Small Business 145

Small Business Cyber Attacks VPN Backups 145

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

Data breaches 98

Data breaches DDOS Backups Firewall 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2024

CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog German agency BSI sinkholed a botnet of 30,000 devices infected with BadBox U.S.

Firewall 63

Firewall Spyware Surveillance Cybercrime 63

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

No surreptitious implantation of spyware to collect admin credentials. Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed.”. The breach at the Oldsmar water plant, however, may have involved no malware at all.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Firewall Antivirus Cybersecurity 145

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. Phishing and Spear Phishing.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financially motivated cybercrime, using malware and phishing , is growing at a rapid pace. Malware Cybercriminals can use malware like spyware to break into your phone or computer and potentially steal your banking details. If the connection isn’t secure, do not share any personal details with that page. 9.

Banking 81

Banking Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 81

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2022

An Australian national has been charged for the creation and sale of the Imminent Monitor (IM) spyware, which was also used for criminal purposes. The 24-year-old Australian national Jacob Wayne John Keen has been charged for his alleged role in the development and sale of spyware known as Imminent Monitor (IM).

Spyware 125

Spyware Malware Hacking Cybercrime 125

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Ransomware 110

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

Cybercrime 123

Cybercrime Spyware Data breaches Antivirus 123

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Types of spyware are often classified based on what information they’re gathering. Need More Intel on Rootkits?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In 2022, the GReAT team tracked several threat actors leveraging SilentBreak’s toolset as well as a commercial Android spyware we named MagicKarakurt. A recent leak has put it in the hands of cybercrime actors and it is very likely that by the end of the year we will see it involved in APT cases too.

Firmware 130

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 130

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2024

CISA adds Acclaim Systems USAHERDS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S.

Spyware 58

Spyware IoT Malware Cybercrime 58

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product U.S.

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Cybercrime Spyware Firmware 60

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

Attacks on Middle Eastern countries Ballista New IoT Botnet Targeting Thousands of TP-Link Archer Routers Microsoft patches Windows Kernel zero-day exploited since 2023 Trump Cryptocurrency Delivers ConnectWise RAT EMERGING THREATS LockBit 4.0

Malware 69

Malware Spyware IoT Firewall 69