Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

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Artificial Intelligence Spyware Hacking Ransomware 102

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 109

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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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. Gekko Group is a worldwide B2B hotel booking platform that serves over 600,000 hotels worldwide.

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B2B Spyware VPN Phishing 295

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

A new Mac malware, tracked as XCSSET, spreads through Xcode projects and exploits two zero-day vulnerabilities, experts warn. XCSSET is a new Mac malware that spreads through Xcode projects and exploits two zero-day vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information from target systems and launch ransomware attacks.

Spyware 143

Spyware Malware Advertising Cryptocurrency 143

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

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

that reboots locked devices Ymir ransomware, a new stealthy ransomware grow in the wild Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine U.S.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Ransomware 111

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. This report provides our most comprehensive analysis of last year’s malware trends, with breakdowns by malware category, malware type, operating system, region, industry, and more.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I transcribed a recent interview, here some questions and answers about nation-state hacking, spyware, and cyber warfare. Enjoy” How has spyware changed the rules of cyber security in recent years? Spyware are powerful weapons in the arsenal of governments and cybercrime gangs. Is the Pegasus spyware as a game-changer?

Spyware 98

Spyware Hacking Ransomware Surveillance 98

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2024

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

Malware 126

Malware Spyware Internet Internet 126

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2024

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

Malware 123

Malware Spyware VPN Banking 123

Zero Day

APRIL 4, 2022

The malware combines remote access, spyware, and ransomware into one nasty package.

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Malware Spyware Ransomware 124

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2024

Today marks the launch of the Security Affairs newsletter, specializing in Malware. Each week, it will feature a collection of the best articles and research on malware. This newsletter complements the weekly one you already receive.

Malware 119

Malware Spyware Cybercrime Ransomware 119

Threatpost

AUGUST 14, 2020

The XCSSET suite of malware also hijacks browsers, has a ransomware module and more -- and uses a pair of zero-day exploits.

Spyware 137

Spyware Ransomware Malware 137

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If you are in thinking that your PC or computing device is secure enough as it is loaded with an anti-malware solution, you better change your viewpoint. As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system.

Malware 124

Malware Adware Security Defenses Spyware 124

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Hackers are found inducing Zloader Malware into Windows machines since November last year and reports are in that the malicious software tool has already targeted over 2,848 victims from 111 countries so far. Highly placed sources say that the malware has been distributed via phishing campaign by a cyber threat group named MalSmoke.

Malware 131

Malware Spyware Antivirus Cyber threats 131

eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2021

Reports that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used by governments to spy on Apple iPhones used by journalists, activists, government officials and business executives is becoming a global controversy for NSO, Apple and a number of governments at the center of the scandal. Spyware is Evolving. Apple Under Fire.

Spyware 125

Spyware Mobile Government Surveillance 125

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

Antivirus 74

Antivirus Identity Theft Cyber threats Phishing 74

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It's no surprise then to see criminals continuing to abuse Zoom's popularity, in the hope of netting interested parties and, potentially, luring current users into downloading and installing malware. Malware @Zoom downloads ? This spyware was then injected into MSBuild.exe , a platform used to build applications. Stay safe!

Spyware 96

Spyware Malware Software Banking 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Ransomware , the headliner of the previous half-year, walked off stage: only 1 percent of emails analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) contained this kind of malware. They are followed by banking Trojans , whose share in the total amount of malicious attachments showed growth for the first time in a while.

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Phishing Ransomware Spyware Banking 136

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESETresearch has identified Linux and FreeBSD variants of the #Hive #Ransomware.

Encryption 136

Encryption Ransomware Spyware Malware 136

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

Spyware 69

Spyware Firewall Artificial Intelligence Malware 69

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus -related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Source: CERT-GIB. Source: CERT-GIB.

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Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 142

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 (..)

Spyware 69

Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence 69

SecureList

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We are often asked how targets are infected with malware. Last month, we focused on infection methods used in various malware campaigns: methods that we do not see used very often. BlackBasta, the notorious ransomware we have written about before, recently received an update. Introduction. BlackBasta: a new propagation method.

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Malware Architecture Ransomware Spyware 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

New MassJacker clipper targets pirated software seekers Cisco IOS XR flaw allows attackers to crash BGP process on routers LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S. SuperBlack Ransomware operators exploit Fortinet Firewall flaws in recent attacks U.S.

Spyware 72

Spyware Cybercrime Ransomware IoT 72

The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

And earlier this year, three popular “ selfie beauty apps ”– Pro Selfie Beauty Camera, Selfie Beauty Camera Pro and Pretty Beauty Camera 2019 – accessible in Google Play Store were revealed to actually be tools to spread adware and spyware. Adware are unwanted ads that redirect you to sketchy webpages, and spyware collects your data.

Adware 176

Adware Mobile Spyware Banking 176

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

The notorious spyware, sold by NSO Group “only to governments,” caused large amounts of data to be exfiltrated. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?) The prime minister and the defense minister of Spain were infected with Pegasus. The post Spanish Govt. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Spyware 105

Spyware Hacking Government Social Engineering 105

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Ransomware Encryption Insurance Backups 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Information is out that an advanced persistent threat group has reportedly stolen data from the US Defense servers with the help of CovalentStealer Malware. However, it can only conclude after the YARA tool that is used for research and detection of malware specifies an input.

Government 111

Government Malware Adware Spyware 111

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 9, 2024

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition provides multi-layered protection from malware and hackers without impeding the performance of your Mac or Windows PC.

Antivirus 189

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 1, 2020

The malware known as ThiefQuest or EvilQuest also has spyware capabilities that allow it to grab passwords and credit card numbers.

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Spyware Passwords Ransomware Malware 118

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The most common form of cyberattack is malware , a type of software that’s used to break into your computer system. Last year alone, there were more than 6 billion malware attacks detected worldwide. Some of the many forms of malware include: Ransomware : Prevents you from accessing your files, devices or network unless you pay money.

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Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 106

SecureList

MAY 27, 2024

Diversity of detected malware In the first quarter of 2024, Kaspersky’s protection solutions blocked malware from 10,865 different families belonging to various categories on industrial automation systems. Central Asia : in this region, in the relevant rankings, spyware sits at second place with 4.40%.

Spyware 130

Spyware Malware Internet Internet 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Here’s how data awareness can help HTTP Client Tools Exploitation for Account Takeover Attacks Dangerous hacker responsible for more than 40 cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Whos Behind the Seized Forums Cracked & Nulled?

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Spyware Cybercrime Scams Social Engineering 60