Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researchers discovered a free download manager site that has been compromised to serve Linux malware to users for more than three years. Researchers from Kaspersky discovered a free download manager site that has been compromised to serve Linux malware. org domain and they were not containing any malware.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

USDoD claimed they grabbed the data by using passwords stolen from a Turkish airline employee who had third-party access to Airbus’ systems. So take special care when downloading software to ensure that you are in fact getting the program from the original, legitimate source whenever possible.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

This post is a deep dive on “ Megatraffer ,” a veteran Russian hacker who has practically cornered the underground market for malware focused code-signing certificates since 2015. More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. WHO IS MEGATRAFFER?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. ru , which for many years was a place to download pirated e-books. WHO RUNS CRYPTOR[.]BIZ?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The recently discovered Free Download Manager (FDM) supply chain attack, which distributed Linux malware, started back in 2020. The maintainers of Free Download Manager (FDM) confirmed that the recently discovered supply chain attack dates back to 2020. org subdomain. reported Kasperksy. It’s estimated that much less than 0.1%

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Troy Hunt

MAY 29, 2024

unique passwords provided by law enforcement agencies into Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) following botnet takedowns in a campaign they've coined Operation Endgame. The only data we've been provided with is email addresses and disassociated password hashes, that is they don't appear alongside a corresponding address.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 5, 2023

In its simplest form, the illegal data marketplace has long involved the exchange of currency for personal records containing attributes such as email addresses, passwords, names, etc. We block known breached passwords. So, we (the good guys) adapt and build better defences. We implement two factor authentication. It was that simple.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

Researchers at ESET say this job offer from a phony HSBC recruiter on LinkedIn was North Korean malware masquerading as a PDF file. Researchers at ESET say this job offer from a phony HSBC recruiter on LinkedIn was North Korean malware masquerading as a PDF file. Image: Mandiant.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. Eight of the groups use Raccoon malware, 23 use Redline, and three use custom stealers. Aurora Malware.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These are “Android banking trojans,” and, according to our 2024 ThreatDown State of Malware report , Malwarebytes detected an astonishing 88,500 of them last year alone. But Google Play’s security measures frequently detect malware and prevent it from being listed. So, what’s a cybercriminal to do? What does it all mean for me?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A new Linux malware called Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers, it has been linked to several ransomware families. Aqua Security Nautilus researchers discovered a new Linux malware, called Hadooken, targeting Weblogic servers. Upon execution, the malware drops a Tsunami malware and deploys a cryptominer.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2021

China-linked BlackTech cyberespionage group was targeting Japanese companies using new malware tracked as ‘Flagpro’. Researchers from NTT Security reported that China-linked BlackTech cyberespionage group targeted Japanese companies using new malware tracked as ‘Flagpro’. “It means that they are actively developing new malwares.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Now, the latest that has been published by Group-IB claims Moscow’s involvement in the password stealing of over 50 million users. Group-IB claims that many of the hackers were active members taking part in organized crime and were involved in automated scam-as-a-service campaigns spreading malware and espionage-related tools.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2022

The Governmental Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of a malware campaign targeting Ukrainian telecommunications operators with the DarkCrystal RAT. The script will download and run the.NET bootloader “MSCommondll.exe,” which in turn will download and run the malware DarkCrystal RAT.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

We’re going to let you in on a little cybersecurity secret… There’s malware on Mac computers. This mass adoption was good for Microsoft and its revenue, but it also drew and maintained the interests of cybercriminals, who would develop malware that could impact the highest number of victims. There pretty much always has been.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started. Encryption.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

The researchers noticed that all the repositories were newly created repos leading to the same download link. The researchers noticed that the users must unpack several layers of archives using the password “GIT1HUB1FREE,” which is provided in the README.md The malware exfiltrates gathered data to two Telegram channels.

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Google Security

JULY 24, 2024

Posted by Jasika Bawa, Lily Chen, and Daniel Rubery, Chrome Security Last year, we introduced a redesign of the Chrome downloads experience on desktop to make it easier for users to interact with recent downloads. In fact, files sent for deep scanning are over 50x more likely to be flagged as malware than downloads in the aggregate.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 12, 2024

AT&T also acknowledged the customer records were exposed in a cloud database that was protected only by a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed). Earlier this year, AT&T reset passwords for millions of customers after the company finally acknowledged a data breach from 2018 involving approximately 7.6

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

March Madness brackets are a reliable delivery method for hackers to deliver malware. A single malware-infected file attachment can compromise several devices or an entire network. Sensitive information including passwords and financial information can be exfiltrated and ransomware can be deployed to block access to critical data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Similarly, an exploit of the insecure communication vulnerability exposes the user’s keystrokes, including sensitive information such as usernames and passwords.” The post Android Keyboard Apps with 2 Million downloads can remotely hack your device appeared first on Security Affairs. ” reads the analysis published by CyRC.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2022

Researchers discovered a previously undetected malware dubbed ‘Lightning Framework’ that targets Linux systems. Researchers from Intezer discovered a previously undetected malware, tracked as Lightning Framework , which targets Linux systems. The malicious code has a modular structure and is able to install rootkits.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

Iran-linked group APT33 used new Tickler malware in attacks against organizations in the government, defense, satellite, oil and gas sectors. “During the group’s latest operations, Microsoft observed new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) following initial access via password spray attacks or social engineering.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. The malware creates a proxy or VPN tunnel on the compromised router to exfiltrate data, and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Over the past 10 days, someone has been launching a series of coordinated attacks designed to disrupt Trickbot , an enormous collection of more than two million malware-infected Windows PCs that are constantly being harvested for financial data and are often used as the entry point for deploying ransomware within compromised organizations.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But as luck would have it, sometime last year the administrator of apkdownloadweb.com managed to infect their Windows PC with password-stealing malware. A typical set of logs for a compromised PC will include any usernames and passwords stored in any browser on the system, as well as a list of recent URLs visited and files downloaded.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot , a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. Qakbot/Qbot was once again the top malware loader observed in the wild in the first six months of 2023. Emerging in 2007 as a banking trojan, QakBot (a.k.a.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. We’ve archived the leak and made it available for download on GitHub.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2022

Google blocked dozens of malicious apps from the official Play Store that were spreading Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families. Google has removed dozens of malicious apps from the official Play Store that were distributing Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families. ” reads the analysis published by Zscaler.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The leaked data suggest that Snatch is one of several ransomware groups using paid ads on Google.com to trick people into installing malware disguised as popular free software, such as Microsoft Teams , Adobe Reader , Mozilla Thunderbird , and Discord. However, anyone who clicked on the result was whisked away instead to mlcrosofteams-us[.]top

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These malware scams lure individuals with fake conference invitations designed to mimic legitimate meeting requests and exploit users’ trust. You are then guided to execute PowerShell code designed to “fix” the supposed problem, unwittingly allowing malware to infiltrate their systems.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 9, 2019

Their goal, the researchers believe, is to obtain and download rolling records on the target from the cell provider's database without having to deploy malware on each target's device. [.]. Before and since then, the hackers broke into one cell provider after the other to gain continued and persistent access to the networks.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

On December 7, 2021, Google announced it was suing two Russian men allegedly responsible for operating the Glupteba botnet, a global malware menace that has infected millions of computers over the past decade. An example of a cracked software download site distributing Glupteba. Image: Google.com.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A Google Ads campaign was found pushing a fake KeePass download site that used Punycode to appear as the official domain of the KeePass password manager to distribute malware. [.]

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