Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2020

Chip-based credit and debit cards are designed to make it infeasible for skimming devices or malware to clone your card when you pay for something by dipping the chip instead of swiping the stripe. But a recent series of malware attacks on U.S.-based a supermarket chain in the northeastern United States.

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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. Mandiant found the compromised 3CX software would download malware that sought out new instructions by consulting encrypted icon files hosted on GitHub. Image: Mandiant.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

From January through March 2021, TLS concealed 45 percent of the malware Sophos analysts observed circulating on the Internet; that’s double the rate – 23 percent – seen in early 2020, Dan Schiappa, Sophos’ chief product officer, told me in a briefing. “For And then they may use off-the-shelf malware to carry out their attack.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 23, 2021

Its spyware is also said to be equipped with a keylogger, which means every keystroke made on an infected device — including passwords, search queries and messages sent via encrypted messaging apps — can be tracked and monitored.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. ” they wrote.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The threat actors had access to the company’s information technology systems and encrypted some of its data files. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a threat actor illegally accessed the Company’s information technology (“IT”) system and encrypted some of its data files.”

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SecureList

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The malware uses different strings to load libraries and functions required for execution. q=0" Icon File Name : %systemroot%System32moricons.dll Machine ID : desktop-84bs21b Downloader module The RTF exploits and LNK files execute the same JavaScript malware. In particular, Avast and AVG solutions are of interest to the malware.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 14, 2022

Clearly, anything being transferred over insecure networks must be properly encrypted – but workload security entails much more than just encryption; it involves identifying, managing, and securing all relevant workloads, which, of course, if far easier said than done.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

But it’s coming, in the form of driverless cars, climate-restoring infrastructure and next-gen healthcare technology. They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 15, 2021

During the discussion, a colleague in the field mentioned that ideally people should lock their Wi-Fi networks not only with proper encryption, but also with a MAC address filter that allows only specific authorized devices to connect to the network. Keep in mind that: 1. MAC address filtering is a pain to manage.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

DNS-over-HTTPS, or DoH, encrypts the request so that it can't be intercepted or hijacked in order to send a user to a malicious site. [.]. But even some in the security community are split, amid warnings that it could make incident response and malware detection more difficult. But the move is not without controversy.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

world, represent perhaps the most disruptive technology to transform IT, our industries and how businesses operate. Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines!

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The spyware’s deployment relied on Cellebrite’s unlocking process, combining two invasive technologies to compromise the journalists digital privacy comprehensively. The malware is deployed via the Android Debug Bridge (adb) command-line utility. ” reads the report published by Amnesty. ” concludes the report.

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SecureList

APRIL 7, 2025

Schematic of DLL proxying However, this is not enough to launch malware. ToddyCat created the TCESB DLL on its basis, modifying the original code to extend the malware’s functionality. Our analysis of the tool code found that the data in the payload file is encrypted using AES-128. EDRSandblast.a.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

Authorities across Europe on Tuesday said they’d seized control over Emotet , a prolific malware strain and cybercrime-as-service operation. Investigators say the action could help quarantine more than a million Microsoft Windows systems currently compromised with malware tied to Emotet infections. The U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 (aka Nemesis Kitten) is abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices. Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence researchers reported that Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 ( Nemesis Kitten ) has been abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Attackers are increasingly distributing malware through a rather unusual method: a fake CAPTCHA as the initial infection vector. As with the previous stage, the victim doesn’t always encounter malware. Researchers from various companies reported this campaign in August and September.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 22, 2019

This type of point-of-sale malware is capable of copying data stored on a credit or debit card’s magnetic stripe when those cards are swiped at compromised payment terminals. “This encryption technology protects card data by making it unreadable.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Types of Cybersecurity Threats Malware and Ransomware: These can disable systems or steal data for ransom. In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.

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SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often. In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8 million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Last month, we wrote a total of four private crimeware reports on Android malware, three of which are summarized below.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

This heavy reliance on technology, however, makes it an attractive target for hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in trading systems and platforms. Malware Infections Malware is simply dangerous programs installed on devices through suspicious downloads or links. They are like a secret code between your device (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The group focuses on government departments that are involved in foreign affairs, technology, and telecommunications. The malware is highly obfuscated and disguises itself as system utilities, allowing attackers to perform tasks like file manipulation, command execution, and remote port scanning. TCP, RDP, TLS, Ping, Web).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Multiple threat actors actively exploited the recently disclosed OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools flaw CVE-2024-36401 in malware-based campaigns. The researchers observed threat actors exploiting CVE-2024-36401 in attacks aimed at IT service providers in India, technology companies in the U.S.,

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Tech companies are adopting cybersecurity by design, embedding encryption, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication into products.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The five core components of a VPN are: Encryption : The conversion of information into a coded format that can only be read by someone who has the decryption key. Split tunneling: Allows you to choose which internet traffic goes through the VPN (with encryption) and which goes directly to the internet. How do VPNs work?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Fabian Wosar , chief technology officer at computer security firm Emsisoft , said ransomware victims often acquiesce to data publication extortion demands when they are trying to prevent the public from learning about the breach. “The bottom line is, ransomware is a business of hope,” Wosar said.

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

This technology is used in various utilities, including ones for bypassing blocks and restrictions of access to resources worldwide. They started distributing malware under the guise of restriction bypass programs and injecting malicious code into existing programs. After the download, it saves the payload named t.py

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Called Xanthorox AI, the tool was first spotted earlier this year on darknet forums and encrypted chat groups, where its being marketed as the killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants. These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Ransomware attackers often spend weeks or months inside of a target’s network before attempting to deploy malware across the network that encrypts servers and desktop systems unless and until a ransom demand is met. In some cases, this allows the intruders to profit even if their malware somehow fails to do its job.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2021

Dr. Robert Byer, professor of applied physics at Stanford University, and a leading expert in laser science and technology, for instance, signed on as a distinguished scientist to advance basic research in the use of light waves to streamline quantum computing. More about these paradigm shifters below. Treasury, the U.S. Fortune 500.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

China-linked threat actor Earth Lusca used a new Linux malware dubbed SprySOCKS in a recent cyber espionage campaign. Researchers from Trend Micro, while monitoring the activity of the China-linked threat actor Earth Lusca , discovered an encrypted file hosted on a server under the control of the group.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts. Data Protection Windows 11 Enterprise introduced a new Personal Data Encryption feature.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. While the modus operandi of the threat actor is reminiscent of the CloudWizard APT that we reported on in 2023, the malware code is completely different.

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