eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

A notorious Russian hosting service provider known as Proton66 is at the center of a series of widespread cyberattacks and malware campaigns targeting organizations and users worldwide, according to fresh findings from cybersecurity experts. The malware connects to a C2 server at 193.143.1.139.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Black Kingdom ransomware operators are targeting organizations using unpatched Pulse Secure VPN software to deploy their malware. the malicious code encrypts files and appends the.DEMON extension to filenames of the encrypted documents. and Italy hosting Android and cryptocurrency mining malware.”

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Now new findings reveal that AVrecon is the malware engine behind a 12-year-old service called SocksEscort , which rents hacked residential and small business devices to cybercriminals looking to hide their true location online. ” According to Kilmer, AVrecon is the malware that gives SocksEscort its proxies.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 2, 2022

Linux malware is skyrocketing and now surpasses both macOS and Android, according to a new report, suggesting that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the open source operating system. The Linux malware growth has occurred even as Windows, Android and macOS have all seen a decline in new malware samples.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Android Malware Detection Based on Behavioral-Level Features with Graph Convolutional Networks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Moonstone Sleet threat actors target financial and cyberespionage victims using trojanized software, custom malware, malicious games, and fake companies like StarGlow Ventures and C.C. The APT group has also spread malware via a fraudulent tank game (DeTankWar) and engaged in ransomware attacks using FakePenny.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2021

Researchers from FireEye warn that China-linked APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to compromise networks. Cybersecurity researchers from FireEye warn once again that Chinese APT groups continue to target Pulse Secure VPN devices to penetrate target networks and deliver malicious web shells to steal sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Microsoft first noticed that to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

Attackers are actively exploiting the CVE-2018-13379 flaw in Fortinet VPN to deploy the Cring ransomware to organizations in the industrial sector. This ransomware encrypts data from victims with AES-256 + RSA-8192 and then demands a ~ 2 BTC ransom to get the files back. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fortinet VPN).

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Each day, millions of malware-laced emails are blasted out containing booby-trapped attachments. From there, the infected system will report home to a malware control server operated by the spammers who sent the missive. Samuil is the handle used by the proprietor of multi-vpn[.]biz ” WHO IS DR. SAMUIL?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

We use passwords to authenticate our users, run antivirus to keep malware off our endpoints , monitor our networks, and implement firewalls so we can have multiple defenses against attackers. In its default configurations, older versions of RDP do not use encryption to pass through credentials and session keys.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2023

VPNs allow users to access the internet securely and privately by encrypting their internet traffic and hiding their IP addresses. However, with so many VPN providers available, it can be challenging to choose the best VPN for your needs. The first step in choosing the best VPN is to determine your needs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Hive ransomware operators have improved their file-encrypting module by migrating to Rust language and adopting a more sophisticated encryption method. The group used a variety of attack methods, including malspam campaigns, vulnerable RDP servers, and compromised VPN credentials. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2022

VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow over a secured pipe. However, VPN pipes have become less efficient with the rising use of personally-owed mobile devices increasing reliance on cloud-centric IT resources.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A Cookie Theft malware was employed in phishing attacks against YouTube creators, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Financially motivated threat actors are using Cookie Theft malware in phishing attacks against YouTube creators since late 2019. The hackers used fake collaboration opportunities (i.e. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

CISA warned that nation-state actors are exploiting flaws in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that nation-state actors are exploiting security vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Akira ransomware gang targets Cisco VPN products to gain initial access to corporate networks and steal their data. The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

However, many of these VPN solutions have three significant issues. First, VPNs can be difficult to set up, secure and maintain. Second, VPNs do not scale well and can become congested. Users might decide to bypass the hassle of VPNs and access those cloud resources directly without any additional security protection.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

Europol this week announced the shutdown of VPNLab, a VPN service that is very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. An international operation conducted by law enforcement bodies from 10 countries took down VPNLab.net, a VPN service provider that is very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. Europol said. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apparently now that includes emailing employees directly and asking them to unleash the malware inside their employer’s network in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. Image: Abnormal Security. For example, the Lockbit 2.0 “Would you like to earn millions of dollars? ” Image: Sophos.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

Experts warn of a new variant of the RedLine malware that is distributed via emails as fake COVID-19 Omicron stat counter app as a lure. The malicious code can also act as a first-stage malware. Upon executing the Omicron Stats.exe, it unpacks resources encrypted with triple DES using ciphermode ECB and padding mode PKCS7.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Many people use a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geographic restrictions on streaming sites or other location-specific content. Since a VPN tunnels traffic through a server in a location of your choosing. VPN’s can play another critical role, such as improving online privacy. Secure home router. Back-up your data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2024

The financially motivated hacking group Magnet Goblin uses various 1-day flaws to deploy custom malware on Windows and Linux systems. The group focuses on internet-facing services, in at least one instance the group exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-21887 in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN. 4 Run a Linux command in a separate thread.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our annual analysis of the most notorious malware has arrived. As always, it covers the trends, malware groups, and tips for how to protect yourself and your organization. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals. Who made this year’s malware list?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

A cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney Generals Office forced officials to shut down IT systems, including email and VPN, and revert to paper filings. ” The group uses an ARCrypter ransomware variant, derived from Babuks leaked code , to encrypt files after infiltrating a network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

European Enterprises mainly involved in manufacturing are being targeted by a new strain of Ransomware dubbed as Cring and confirmed sources say that the malware is being spread by exploitation of Fortinet VPN Vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2021

Researchers at Guardicore have identified a new infection vector being used by the Perkiler malware where internet-facing Windows machines are breached through SMB password brute force. Perkiler is a complex Windows malware with rootkit components that is dropped by the Purple Fox exploit kit (EK) and was spread by phishing campaigns.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2025

“When the firewall had VPN capabilities, the threat actor created local VPN user accounts with names resembling legitimate accounts but with an added digit at the end. These newly created users were then added to the VPN user group, enabling future logins.” ” reads the report. SuperBlack modifies LockBit 3.0s

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 12, 2025

IPVanish and NordVPN are VPN solutions that offer customers multiple pricing options, a mobile VPN, and various privacy features. IPVanish is an affordable VPN with multiple support channels, including phone. Ive compared both VPNs, including their plans and features, to help you decide which is better for you.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2021

Then a global pandemic came along and laid bare just how brittle company VPNs truly are. Criminal hackers recognized the golden opportunity presented by hundreds of millions employees suddenly using a company VPN to work from home and remotely connect to an array of business apps. Two sweeping trends resulted: one bad, one good.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 9, 2020

To date, the company can confirm that whilst there has been some data encryption, there is no evidence that structured personal customer data has been encrypted. Researchers believe the hackers took advantage of an unpatched critical vulnerability on the company’s VPN servers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2021

Black Kingdom ransomware was first spotted in late February 2020 by security researcher GrujaRS , the ransomware encrypts files and appends the.DEMON extension to filenames of the encrypted documents. It does indeed encrypt files. pic.twitter.com/POYlPYGjsz — MalwareTech (@MalwareTechBlog) March 21, 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 6, 2021

Gangs spreading LockBit ransomware are reportedly bribing employees of corporate companies to enter their computer network and compromise it with file encrypting malware. In order to keep their activities alive, the said malware spreading gang started recruiting insiders to provide access to multinational company networks.

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