Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
July 18, 2024
Via: The RegisterProlific Russian cybercrime syndicate FIN7 is using various pseudonyms to sell its custom security solution-disabling malware to different ransomware gangs. AvNeutralizer malware was previously thought to be solely linked to the Black Basta group, but fresh research has uncovered various […]
Application security, Security
July 17, 2024
Via: The RegisterEmbattled Russian infosec shop Kaspersky is giving US customers six months of security updates for free as a parting gift as Uncle Sam kicks the antivirus maker out of the American market. In a farewell note to US users, the […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
July 9, 2024
Via: The RegisterWhen it comes to surveillance malware, sophisticated spyware with complex capabilities tends to hog the limelight – for example NSO Group’s Pegasus, which is sold to established governments. But it’s actually less polished kit that you’ve never heard of, like […]
June 27, 2024
Via: The RegisterA South Korean media outlet has alleged that local telco KT deliberately infected some customers with malware due to their excessive use of peer-to-peer (P2P) downloading tools. The number of infected users of “web hard drives” – the South Korean […]
June 20, 2024
Via: TechRadarSecurity pros are warning of a new infostealer being distributed using different methods across the internet. Fickle Stealer does the usual tactics – steals sensitive files, system information, files stored in the browser, cryptocurrency wallet information, and more – but […]
May 31, 2024
Via: The RegisterUnknown miscreants broke into more than 600,000 routers belonging to a single ISP late last year and deployed malware on the devices before totally disabling them, according to security researchers. The cyber attack, which wasn’t reported at the time, took […]
April 25, 2024
Via: Security WeekAs part of the malware operation, referred to as GuptiMiner, the threat actor exploited a vulnerability in the eScan antivirus update mechanism and performed a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack to replace the legitimate update package with a malicious one. eScan is […]
April 17, 2024
Via: Dark ReadingTwo dangerous malware tools targeted at industrial control systems (ICS) and operating technology (OT) environments in Europe are the latest manifestations of the cyber fallout from the war in Ukraine. One of the tools, dubbed “Kapeka,” appears linked to Sandworm, […]
April 15, 2024
Via: Security AffairsIndustrial and enterprise IoT cybersecurity firm Claroty reported that the Ukrainian Blackjack hacking group claims to have damaged emergency detection and response capabilities in Moscow and beyond the Russian capital using a destructive ICS malware dubbed Fuxnet. The Blackjack group […]
Cyber-crime, Hacker, Malware, Threats & Malware
April 12, 2024
Via: Security AffairsProofpoint researchers observed a threat actor, tracked as TA547, targeting German organizations with an email campaign delivering the Rhadamanthys malware. TA547 is a financially motivated threat actor that has been active since at least November 2017, it was observed conducting […]
Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
April 11, 2024
Via: Security AffairsMicrosoft Patches Tuesday security updates for April 2024 addressed 147 vulnerabilities in multiple products. This is the highest number of fixed issues from Microsoft this year and the largest since at least 2017. The issues impact Microsoft Windows and Windows […]
April 8, 2024
Via: Dark ReadingThe sophisticated threat group behind a complex JavaScript remote access Trojan (RAT) known as JSOutProx has released a new version of the malware to target organizations in the Middle East. Cybersecurity services firm Resecurity analyzed technical details of multiple incidents […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
April 1, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsDespite a plethora of available security solutions, more and more organizations fall victim to Ransomware and other threats. These continued threats aren’t just an inconvenience that hurt businesses and end users – they damage the economy, endanger lives, destroy businesses […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
April 1, 2024
Via: Security AffairsJamf Threat Labs researchers analyzed info stealer malware attacks targeting macOS users via malicious ads and rogue websites. One of the attacks spotted by the researchers relied on sponsored ads proposed to the users while searching for “Arc Browser” on […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
March 21, 2024
Via: Help Net Security93% of IT professionals believe security threats are increasing in volume or severity, a significant rise from 47% last year, according to Thales. The number of enterprises experiencing ransomware attacks surged by over 27% in the past year. Despite this […]
Cyber-crime, Malware, Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
March 20, 2024
Via: Security AffairsTrend Micro researchers are exploiting the recently disclosed vulnerabilities CVE-2024-27198 (CVSS score: 9.8) and CVE-2024-27199 (CVSS score 7.3) security flaws in JetBrains TeamCity to deploy multiple malware families and gain administrative control over impacted systems. In early March, Rapid7 researchers […]
March 14, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsThe threat actor known as Blind Eagle has been observed using a loader malware called Ande Loader to deliver remote access trojans (RATs) like Remcos RAT and NjRAT. The attacks, which take the form of phishing emails, targeted Spanish-speaking users […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
March 13, 2024
Via: Help Net SecurityIn 2023, 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials, according to Sophos. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorized remote access, extort victims, deploy ransomware, […]
February 28, 2024
Via: Security AffairsIn the ever-shifting digital arena, staying ahead of evolving threat trends is paramount for organizations aiming to safeguard their assets. Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense. VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security […]
February 21, 2024
Via: The RegisterThe latest revelation from law enforcement authorities in relation to this week’s LockBit leaks is that the ransomware group had registered nearly 200 “affiliates” over the past two years. Affiliates are those people who buy into the gang’s ransomware-as-a-service model, […]