Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. ” states the report published by the NJCCIC. 177 and 185[.]215[.]113[.]66.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. The victim shaming website for the Snatch ransomware gang. 226 , currently assigned to Matrix Telekom in Russia.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

It was bound to happen: a supply-chain compromise, ala SolarWinds, has been combined with a ransomware assault, akin to Colonial Pipeline, with devasting implications. The hackers were thus able to deposit the malware and run a series of commands to hide the malicious activity from the malware-scanning tools. There will be more.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

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SecureList

JUNE 22, 2023

We wrote about malware targeting Brazil, about CEO fraud attempts, Andariel, LockBit and others. For this post, we selected three private reports, namely those related to LockBit and phishing campaigns targeting businesses, and prepared excerpts from these. The attackers target German-speaking companies in the DACH region.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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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 is most commonly delivered via email phishing lures disguised as something legitimate and time-sensitive, such as invoices or work orders.

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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.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 28, 2021

A coordinated effort has captured the command-and-control servers of the Emotet botnet: Emotet establishes a backdoor onto Windows computer systems via automated phishing emails that distribute Word documents compromised with malware.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

SpyCloud Investigations is a powerful cybercrime and identity threat investigation solution used by analysts and investigators to discover and act on threats by navigating the world’s largest repository of recaptured breach, malware, and phishing data.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. These malware scams lure individuals with fake conference invitations designed to mimic legitimate meeting requests and exploit users’ trust. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today, Malwarebytes released its 2024 State of Malware report, detailing six cyberthreats that resource-constrained IT teams should pay attention to in 2024. Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2024

The Russia-based cybercrime group dubbed “ Fin7 ,” known for phishing and malware attacks that have cost victim organizations an estimated $3 billion in losses since 2013, was declared dead last year by U.S. Among the new Fin7 domains Silent Push found are several sites phishing people seeking tickets at the Louvre.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Unfortunately, brackets create opportunities for a wide array of phishing and hacking campaigns, particularly in workplaces where a lot of brackets are distributed. March Madness brackets are a reliable delivery method for hackers to deliver malware. Data that is backed up regularly renders ransomware less of a threat.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Using the information and accesses exposed, they could create effective phishing campaigns, or target companies with various forms of malicious software attacks: malware, spyware, ransomware, and more,” the article continued.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Microsoft warns that a threat actor, tracked as DEV-0569, is using Google Ads to distribute the recently discovered Royal ransomware. The DEV-0569 group carries out malvertising campaigns to spread links to a signed malware downloader posing as software installers or fake updates embedded in spam messages, fake forum pages, and blog comments.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company showcased dozens of new security tools and services to detect and prevent malware, phishing, ransomware and other attacks, but AI took center stage. The post Check Point’s annual cybersecurity event spotlights power of AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

and Germany moved to decapitate “ Hydra ,” a billion-dollar Russian darknet drug bazaar that also helped to launder the profits of multiple Russian ransomware groups. ” In Dragonfly’s second iteration between 2014 and 2017, the hacking group spear-phished more than 3,300 people at more than 500 U.S.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Top MITRE Technique: Spearphishing The construction sector is no stranger to phishing attacks, which topped the list of initial access techniques between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Phishing is favored by threat actors for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

MRG Effitas, a world leader in independent IT research, published their anti-malware efficacy assessment results for Q2 2023. Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection (EP) achieved the highest possible score (100%) and received certifications for Level 1, Exploit, Online Banking, and Ransomware.

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SecureList

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction Andariel, a part of the notorious Lazarus group, is known for its use of the DTrack malware and Maui ransomware in mid-2022. Their campaign introduced several new malware families, such as YamaBot and MagicRat, but also updated versions of NukeSped and, of course, DTrack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

Government agencies revealed that Akira ransomware has breached over 250 entities worldwide and received over $42 million in ransom payments. Like other ransomware gangs, the group has developed a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi servers. The attackers mostly used Cisco vulnerabilities CVE-2020-3259 and CVE-2023-20269.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 27, 2023

An often heard remark is that when your security solution notices a ransomware attack, it’s already too late. There’s a lot of truth in that, if you consider the encryption process to be the ransomware attack. However, these days encryption is just a part of many ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — SpyCloud , the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. Austin, TX, Sept.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. It looks as if this is fall-out from the attack on Sony that was claimed by the Cl0p ransomware gang in June. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

An international law enforcement operation dismantled the core of a ransomware group operating from Ukraine. A joint law enforcement operation led by Europol and Eurojust, with the support of the police from seven nations, has arrested in Ukraine the core members of a ransomware group. ” concludes the press release.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We are often asked how targets are infected with malware. Our answer is nearly always the same: (spear) phishing. Last month, we focused on infection methods used in various malware campaigns: methods that we do not see used very often. It used cracked games and software as bait to trick users into installing malware.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square, Moscow.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2024

FBI and CISA published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group, the document provides TTPs and IOCs as recently as July 2024. CISA, in collaboration with the FBI, has published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group. The update includes new TTPs, IOCs, and detection methods related to BlackSuit ransomware.

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