SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ransomware Unlike DDoS malicious programs, ransomware largely targets IoT devices that contain user data: NAS boxes. DeadBolt, which affected thousands of QNAP NAS devices in 2022, is a prominent example of IoT ransomware. DNS changer Malicious actors may use IoT devices to target users who connect to them.

IoT 101

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 101

Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

. · 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. · GitHub started warning users when adopting compromised credentials. · (..)

DNS 43

DNS Firmware Advertising Surveillance 43

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 101

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 101

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2019

NCSC report warns of DNS Hijacking Attacks. Emsisoft released a free decryptor for the Ims00rry ransomware. DoppelPaymer, a fork of BitPaymer Ransomware, appeared in the threat landscape. Media File Jacking allows manipulating media files users receive via Android WhatsApp and Telegram.

Small Business 60

Small Business Media Spyware DNS 60

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

LooCipher: The New Infernal Ransomware. China installs a surveillance app on tourists phones while crossing in the Xinjiang. Google addressed three critical code execution flaws in Android Media Framework. Sodin Ransomware includes exploit for Windows CVE-2018-8453 bug. Bangladesh Cyber Heist 2.0: Silence APT goes global.

Scams 51

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 51

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 144

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 144

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

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DNS 85

DNS Advertising Surveillance Malware 85