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AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks

AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks 2024-01-25 at 12:16 By Helga Labus All types of cyber threat actor are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to varying degrees, UK National Cyber Security Centre’s analysts say, and predict that AI “will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next […]

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Threat Actors Target US Asylum Seekers with MetaStealer Malware

Threat Actors Target US Asylum Seekers with MetaStealer Malware 2024-01-22 at 16:17 By cybleinc Threat Actors Target US Asylum Seekers with MetaStealer Malware Key Takeaways Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) came across a ZIP archive file that could be downloaded from a URL and possibly disseminated through spam emails. Within the ZIP file lies

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Cyble Global Sensors pick up persistent exploitation of Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities

Cyble Global Sensors pick up persistent exploitation of Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities 2024-01-19 at 16:18 By cybleinc Cyble Global Sensors pick up persistent exploitation of Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities Introduction Cyble Global Sensor Intelligence (CGSI) has detected the continuous exploitation of recently revealed vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS), previously known as Pulse Connect Secure

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Cyber Espionage Attack on the Indian Air Force: Go-Based Infostealer Exploits Slack for Data Theft

Cyber Espionage Attack on the Indian Air Force: Go-Based Infostealer Exploits Slack for Data Theft 2024-01-17 at 12:01 By cybleinc Cyber Espionage Attack on the Indian Air Force: Go-Based Infostealer Exploits Slack for Data Theft Key Takeaways Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) identified a Go Stealer variant potentially targeting the Indian Air Force. The

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Windows SmartScreen bug exploited to deliver powerful info-stealer (CVE-2023-36025)

Windows SmartScreen bug exploited to deliver powerful info-stealer (CVE-2023-36025) 2024-01-15 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) that Microsoft fixed in November 2023 continues to be exploited by malware peddlers: this time around, the delivered threat is a variant of the Phemedrone Stealer. About the malware Phemedrone Stealer is a piece of malware written

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Information Stealer Exploits Windows SmartScreen Bypass

Information Stealer Exploits Windows SmartScreen Bypass 2024-01-15 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire Attackers exploit a recent Windows SmartScreen bypass vulnerability to deploy the Phemedrone information stealer. The post Information Stealer Exploits Windows SmartScreen Bypass appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Sneaky Azorult Back in Action and Goes Undetected

Sneaky Azorult Back in Action and Goes Undetected 2024-01-12 at 17:31 By dakshsharma16 Key Takeaways Overview First identified in 2016, Azorult malware operates as an information-stealing threat, collecting data such as browsing history, cookies, login credentials, and cryptocurrency details. Additionally, it can function as a downloader for other malware families. This malicious software was offered

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Festive Facade: Dissecting Multi-Stage Malware in New Year-themed Lure

Festive Facade: Dissecting Multi-Stage Malware in New Year-themed Lure 2024-01-05 at 11:26 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes New Year-themed malware utilizing JS Downloader and DLL Sideloading to infect potential victims. The post Festive Facade: Dissecting Multi-Stage Malware in New Year-themed Lure appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Several Infostealers Using Persistent Cookies to Hijack Google Accounts

Several Infostealers Using Persistent Cookies to Hijack Google Accounts 2024-01-03 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire A vulnerability in Google’s authentication process allows malware to restore cookies and hijack user sessions. The post Several Infostealers Using Persistent Cookies to Hijack Google Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide

29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide 2024-01-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Mobile banking is outpacing online banking across all age groups due to its convenience and our desire to have those apps at our fingertips, according to Zimperium. However, this surge is accompanied by a dramatic growth in financial fraud. The

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Decoding qBit Stealer’s Source Release and Data Exfiltration Prowess

Decoding qBit Stealer’s Source Release and Data Exfiltration Prowess 2023-12-28 at 12:47 By cybleinc CRIL investigates the source code of qBit – which has recently appeared on a cybercrime forum – delving into its exfiltration capabilities. The post Decoding qBit Stealer’s Source Release and Data Exfiltration Prowess appeared first on Cyble. This article is an

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A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape

A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape 21/12/2023 at 08:49 By Help Net Security The manufacturing industry is embracing digital transformation to fuel efficiency and productivity. However, this evolution is accompanied by profound and growing cybersecurity challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustwave, discusses recent comprehensive research highlighting the

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86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels

86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels 21/12/2023 at 07:00 By Help Net Security Threats over HTTPS grew by 24% from 2022, underscoring the sophisticated nature of cybercriminal tactics that target encrypted channels, according to Zscaler. For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the industry most commonly targeted, with education and government

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8220 gang exploits old Oracle WebLogic vulnerability to deliver infostealers, cryptominers

8220 gang exploits old Oracle WebLogic vulnerability to deliver infostealers, cryptominers 20/12/2023 at 16:02 By Helga Labus The 8220 gang has been leveraging an old Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability (CVE-2020-14883) to distribute malware, the Imperva Threat Research team has found. About 8220 Active since 2017, the 8220 gang has been known for deploying cryptocurrency miners

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Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector

Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector 18/12/2023 at 15:47 By Helga Labus The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakbot and its

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Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware

Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware 12/12/2023 at 17:50 By Helga Labus North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targeting of enterprises globally that publicly host and expose their

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Recruiters, beware of cybercrooks posing as job applicants!

Recruiters, beware of cybercrooks posing as job applicants! 12/12/2023 at 16:46 By Zeljka Zorz Recruiters are being targeted via spear-phishing emails sent by cybercrooks impersonating job applicants, Proofpoint researchers are warning. “The tone and content of the emails suggest to the recipient the actor is a legitimate candidate, and because the actor specifically targets people

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North Korean Hackers Developing Malware in Dlang Programming Language

North Korean Hackers Developing Malware in Dlang Programming Language 11/12/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire North Korean hackers have used Dlang-based malware in attacks against manufacturing, agriculture, and physical security organizations. The post North Korean Hackers Developing Malware in Dlang Programming Language appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products

Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products 11/12/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns, making it critical for organizations

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