SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Researchers believe the purpose of this could be to set up a larger spearphishing attack conducted via text messages.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. Examining the dark web reveals that infostealer malware has become increasingly widespread.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Google has removed 17 apps from its Google Play store due to malware known as Joker. The Joker malware family is infamous for constantly targeting Android devices. Even though Google is very much aware of this cyber threat, it manages to keep finding its way into their official application market. Meticulous Scanner.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. Researchers learned that 3,207 apps were leaking valid Consumer Key and Consumer Secret information.

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Network World

JUNE 13, 2024

According to Zscaler research , there was a 37% increase in ransomware attacks in 2023, with hackers demanding an average of $5.3 The life cycle of a cyberattack Regardless of the method that threat actors use to commit cyberattacks—phishing, malware, and, yes, ransomware—the stages of every attack are remarkably similar.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In the case of the 17 apps mentioned before, that purpose involves swiping a users' SMS information to sign them up for premium wireless application protocol services, according to security research firm Zscaler.

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Network World

APRIL 28, 2017

A new malware program that targets macOS users is capable of spying on encrypted browser traffic to steal sensitive information. The new program, dubbed OSX/Dok by researchers from Check Point Software Technologies, was distributed via email phishing campaigns to users in Europe.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

CISA advisory: who is targeting COVID-19 research? Cyberattacks on COVID-19 research are starting to feel as common as COVID-19. In fact, CISA has already published a general joint advisory on nation-state hackers targeting pandemic research. WELLMESS : This file is a malicious compiled.NET application.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2022

In recent research, IDC found that 87% of organizations impacted by ransomware in the past year had to pay a ransom to recover their data. The “sting” of a ransomware or malware attack is removed quickly, efficiently, and comprehensively.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. In what is commonly referred to as the most destructive and costly cyber attack ever, the conspirators unleashed the 'NotPetya' malware. The GRU's Olympic Destroyer malware. and a large U.S.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

in Advanced Research Contracts For its Labs Division. In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention and forensic threat intelligence. – bg. Videos: [link]. Webinar Series: [link].

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The Verge

APRIL 12, 2022

Filed March 4th in the famously patentholder-friendly Western District of Texas court, the four lawsuits claim that techniques fundamental to modern malware detection are based on patented technology — and that the company’s competitors are infringing on intellectual property rights with their implementation of network security software.

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Network World

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Security pros need to pay attention to malicious activities that don’t rely on actual malware to succeed, according to a study by Carbon Black. Non-malware attacks are at the highest levels we have seen and should be a major focus for security defenders during the coming year,” it says. million-plus endpoints.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. Attackers also use other techniques, such as malicious software (malware), zero-day exploits, and account takeover, to breach public clouds." These stealthy malware strains evade traditional signature-based defenses.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This morning, the Qualys Threat Research Unit released its 2023 Threat Landscape Year in Review report. In 2023, the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) witnessed a critical trend in exploiting high-risk vulnerabilities. One-third of high-risk vulnerabilities impacted network devices and web applications.

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CTOvision

JULY 12, 2016

The concept was created in 2004 to help mitigate the threat of malware but is now used for that and far more use cases. This can help identify who is infected with malware and help identify who is benefiting from the malware. A good way to think about DNS is to look at the contacts application on your mobile phone.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Security researchers from Kaspersky have discovered a previously unidentified data wiper, which they have named CryWiper, that was used to attack Russian government agencies, including mayors' offices and courts. The malware was developed in C++ and compiled using the MinGW-w64 toolkit and the GCC compiler.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Malware is the top threat to IoT/OT With so many vulnerabilities plaguing IoT devices, these devices are attractive and relatively easy entry points into corporate networks for attackers. In fact, two notorious botnets, Mirai and Gafgyt, are major contributors to a recent surge in IoT malware attacks.

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Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. These special tables are provided by the operating system and can be used to share data between applications.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on vulnerable servers, giving an attacker the ability to import malware that would completely compromise machines. Logging is a process where applications keep a running list of activities they have performed which can later be reviewed in case of error.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

And now we have brand new research coming from the EU which unpacks the top cyber threats as they stand now. First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Web Application Attacks. Trends in Malware attacks. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 13, 2023

As a current example, consider ChatGPT by OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company. This application has been in the news lately due to the quality and detail of its outputs. It’s also been flagged as a risk: cybersecurity companies have identified bad actors using ChatGPT to create malware. But how good can it be?

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

The Sysdig Threat Research Team uncovered the malicious use of a network mapping tool called SSH-Snake. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Operating Systems/Applications Here’s one person’s take on sudo for Windows.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Winning a prize is one of life’s sweetest rewards—unless that prize is malware in disguise. In a world hyper-focused on ransomware, a new and deeply devious Trojan, named GriftHorse by Zimperium zLabs researchers, competes in dollars lost and far outweighs devices breached.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

With the shift to hybrid work, data, applications, intellectual property, and personal information is no longer stashed safely behind a corporate firewall. In this webcast, we’ll explore: The current trending threats facing networks, like authentication vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and denial of service attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. The Migraine vulnerability identified by Microsoft's researchers exploits a specific functionality within macOS known as the Migration Assistant utility. Monterey 12.6.6,

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Russian-linked group, dubbed "Nobelium" by Microsoft, has continued its hacking campaigns targeting business and government entities around the globe, according to new research from Mandiant. Researchers were able to identify two distinct clusters of activity that are associated with Nobelium.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Malvertising is increasingly being deployed by threat actors to spread malware, including ransomware and scams, and redirect users from legitimate websites to phishing and exploit kit–hosting sites. Notable Examples: In December 2016, ESET researchers identified the ‘ Stegano ’ campaign (which dates back to 2014).

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Security researchers have found a malicious application on Google Play that had over 500,000 downloads and was designed to gain complete control over Android devices. The app contains a malicious module that doesn't execute immediately. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. This ensures that any potential malware will be completely localized and neutralized, never hitting the endpoint. Websites and web applications are made up of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

We should also mention that vendor sponsored research is absolutely influenced by the vendors. The particular vendors sponsoring this research are firms we know and love, but still bias does creep in. Here are key findings from the research : No shortage of cyberthreat challenges. Phishing, malware, and zero-days top of mind.

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Network World

JULY 6, 2016

Security researchers have found a new backdoor program that allows attackers to hijack Mac systems and control them over the Tor network. The new malware has been dubbed Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor by researchers from antivirus vendor Bitdefender and is distributed as a file converter application through reputable websites that offer Mac software.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Paul Kocher, President, Cryptography Research. Cylance PROTECT takes a mathematical approach to malware identification, utilizing patent-pending machine learning techniques instead of signatures and sandboxes. This technique effectively renders new malware, viruses, bots and unknown future variants useless. Co3 Systems.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Prosecutors say he was one of the masterminds behind bribing AT&T Wireless employees to install both malware and hardware in this Washington call center. Employees installed malware. ". Employees installed new variants of malware. What, exactly, was this unlocking malware all about?

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