Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Malware VPN Cryptocurrency Mobile 108

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.

Hacking 277

Hacking Malware Ransomware Government 277

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 117

Malware Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Ransomware 117

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 127

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But clicking the meeting link provided by the scammers prompts the user to run a script that quietly installs malware on macOS systems. It didn’t dawn on Doug until days later that the missed meeting with Mr. Lee might have been a malware attack. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology.

Malware 294

Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 294

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 118

Malware Architecture Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks 118

WIRED Threat Level

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches on the planet.

Hacking 107

Hacking Malware Software 107

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Over 300,000!

Malware 123

Malware DDOS Cryptocurrency Education 123

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Volexity researchers discovered a vulnerability in Fortinet’s Windows VPN client that China-linked threat actor BrazenBamboo abused in their DEEPDATA malware. BrazenBamboo is known to be the author of other malware families, including LIGHTSPY , DEEPDATA, and DEEPPOST.

VPN 107

VPN Malware Spyware Authentication 107

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Four former members of the REvil ransomware group were sentenced in Russia for hacking and money laundering, marking a rare case of Russian gang members being convicted in the country. They were convicted of illegal payment handling, with Puzyrevsky and Khansvyarov also found guilty of malware use and distribution.

Ransomware 142

Ransomware Hacking Malware Cybercrime 142

The Hacker News

JULY 1, 2024

Installers for three different software products developed by an Indian company named Conceptworld have been trojanized to distribute information-stealing malware. The installers correspond to Notezilla, RecentX, and Copywhiz, according to cybersecurity firm Rapid7, which discovered the supply chain compromise on June 18, 2024.

Software 129

Software Malware Hacking Cybersecurity 129

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The latest FakeCall malware version for Android intercepts outgoing bank calls, redirecting them to attackers to steal sensitive info and bank funds. Zimperium researchers spotted a new version of the FakeCall malware for Android that hijacks outgoing victims’ calls and redirects them to the attacker’s phone number.

Banking 131

Banking Malware Accountability Phishing 131

Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Security researchers have discovered a malicious campaign by the 'Witchetty' hacking group, which uses steganography to hide a backdoor malware in a Windows logo. [.].

Hacking 127

Hacking Malware 127

The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Iranian threat actor known as TA455 has been observed taking a leaf out of a North Korean hacking group's playbook to orchestrate its own version of the Dream Job campaign targeting the aerospace industry by offering fake jobs since at least September 2023.

Malware 104

Malware Hacking Cybersecurity 104

Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Security researchers reveal previously unknown malware used by the cyber espionage hacking group 'POLONIUM,' threat actors who appear to target Israeli organizations exclusively. [.].

Hacking 111

Hacking Malware 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2024

North Korea-linked actors deploy a new Linux variant of FASTCash malware to target financial systems, researcher HaxRob revealed. The cybersecurity researcher HaxRob analyzed a new variant of the FASTCash “payment switch” malware which targets Linux systems. LTS distributions.

Malware 132

Malware Banking Hacking Accountability 132

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SentinelLabs observed North Korea-linked threat actor BlueNoroff targeting businesses in the crypto industry with a new multi-stage malware. SentinelLabs researchers identified a North Korea-linked threat actor targeting crypto businesses with new macOS malware as part of a campaign tracked as “Hidden Risk.”

Malware 122

Malware Architecture Risk Cryptocurrency 122

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 125

Malware Ransomware Engineering Hacking 125

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

US CFPB warns employees to avoid work-related mobile calls and texts following China-linked Salt Typhoon hack over security concerns. The hacking campaign, called Salt Typhoon by investigators, hasn’t previously been publicly disclosed and is the latest in a series of incursions that U.S. and its allies for hacking activities in July.

Hacking 130

Hacking Internet Internet Mobile 130

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Malware 136

Malware IoT Accountability Ransomware 136

Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Nobelium hacking group continues to breach government and enterprise networks worldwide by targeting their cloud and managed service providers and using a new custom "Ceeloader" malware. [.].

Hacking 130

Hacking Malware Government 130

Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 3, 2024

A Chinese hacking group tracked as StormBamboo has compromised an undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison automatic software updates with malware. [.]

Software 139

Software Malware Internet Internet 139

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2024

In episode 320, Tom and Scott discuss the contentious issue of who is accountable when Facebook or Instagram accounts are hacked, discussing potential failings on both the user’s and Meta’s part. The post Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Media 75

Media Accountability Hacking Malware 75

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Nitrogen is the name given to a campaign and associated malware that have been distributed via malicious search ads. The threat actors seem to have a preference for hosting their payloads on compromised WordPress sites, many of which are already hacked with malicious PHP shell scripts.

Malware 81

Malware Hacking System Administration Ransomware 81

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2024

perfctl malware targets misconfigured Linux servers to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software in an ongoing campaign. Aqua Nautilus researchers shed light on a Linux malware, dubbed perfctl malware, that over the past 3-4 years targeted misconfigured Linux servers. ” reads the report.

Malware 135

Malware Cryptocurrency Encryption Software 135

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant observed a Russia-linked group, tracked as UNC5812, targeting Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via the Telegram channel “ Civil Defense.”

Malware 117

Malware Social Engineering Software Mobile 117

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 115

Malware Insurance Ransomware Government 115

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2024

Experts warn of a new ATM malware family that is advertised in the cybercrime underground, it was developed to target Europe. A threat actor is advertising a new ATM malware family that claims to be able of compromised 99% of devices in Europe. “The malware is fully automated, simplifying its deployment and operation.”

Malware 145

Malware Banking Advertising Cybercrime 145

Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Lazarus, a North Korean hacking group, now spreads macOS malware via fake Crypto.com job offers. The post Lazarus Hacking Group Spreads Malware Via Bogus Job Offers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The goal is to steal as much cryptocurrency and NFTs as possible or even carry out corporate espionage […].

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Hacking Malware Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity 101

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Malware 130

Malware Social Engineering Ransomware Government 130

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

HP researchers detected a dropper that was generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver AsyncRAT malware. While investigating a malicious email, HP researchers discovered a malware generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver the AsyncRAT malware.

Artificial Intelligence 133

Artificial Intelligence Phishing Malware Encryption 133

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 119

Malware Spyware Banking Ransomware 119

Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A previously unknown malware used by the hacking group POLONIUM has been uncovered by security researchers. The group targets Israeli engineering, IT, legal, communications, marketing, and insurance industries with a wide variety of custom malware. The Malware Is Used for Cyberespionage As per […].

Hacking 81

Hacking Malware Insurance Marketing 81

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2024

Researchers spotted a new stealthy Linux malware named sedexp that uses Linux udev rules to achieve persistence and evade detection. Aon’s Cyber Solutions spotted a new malware family, called sedexp, that relies on a lesser-known Linux persistence technique. Sedexp uses udev rules to maintain persistence. ” concludes the report.

Malware 142

Malware Hacking Ransomware Cybercrime 142

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 30, 2024

A new Android backdoor malware named 'Wpeeper' has been spotted in at least two unofficial app stores mimicking the Uptodown App Store, a popular third-party app store for Android devices with over 220 million downloads. [.]

Malware 103

Malware Hacking Mobile 103

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Malware 126

Malware Spyware Internet Internet 126

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Malware 133

Malware Spyware Media Phishing 133