Computer Weekly

JUNE 2, 2017

While ransomware continues to make the headlines, particularly in the wake of WannaCry, research has revealed that financial threats are 2.5 times more prevalent

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Visitors to the more than 15,000 websites are being redirected to low-quality bogus Q&A sites thanks to malware infecting the WordPress sites. Many of them have cryptocurrency and financial themes.".

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The Verge

MARCH 14, 2022

Researchers have discovered a new type of destructive wiper malware affecting computers in Ukraine, making it at least the third strain of wiper to have hit Ukrainian systems since the Russian invasion began. According to the researchers, the malware erases user data and partition information from any drives attached to a compromised machine.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, as Qakbot has been responsible for a myriad of cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks and financial fraud, causing massive losses to individuals and businesses for more than a decade. Over the years, Qakbot has left a trail of financial destruction in its wake.

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Forrester IT

MAY 10, 2022

The culprit appears to not be malicious malware but rather financial circumstances that have caused the company to cease operations. […]. Last month, smart home provider Insteon appears to have shut down, rendering the Insteon hubs inoperable.

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The Verge

JUNE 5, 2021

The US Department of Justice has charged a Latvian woman for her role in allegedly developing the Trickbot malware, which was responsible for infecting millions of computers, targeting schools, hospitals, public utilities, and governments, the agency said in a news release. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Financial and banking information. Computer malware. billion in intended losses, and more than $568 million in actual losses, on a wide swath of financial institutions, merchants, and private individuals, and would have continued to do so for the foreseeable future if left unchecked.". Compromised debit and credit cards.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The Top Financial Services Cyber Security Trends for 2015: Third-party risk moves to the top of the list. Like other sectors, the financial services industry is a huge mesh of intertwined capabilities. and European-based multinationals, hacktivism will become a major threat to financial services institutions in the Middle East.

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

The financial services industry is the target of a whopping 65% more targeted cyber-attacks than the average business, according to security watchers at IBM’s X Force. The number of financial services records breached skyrocketed 937% in 2016 to more than 200 million.

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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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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The trend will carry from the past 12 months when more than a third of executives polled by Deloitte said that cyberattacks targeted their financial and accounting data. The post C-suite execs expect cyberattacks targeting financial data to increase this year appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

UNC4841 tactics, techniques, and procedures UNC4841 deployed advanced malware and tools to infiltrate and maintain access to compromised systems. Malware such as SeaSpy and Saltwater, along with the malicious tool SeaSide, were used to gain remote access through reverse shells.

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to be able to predict what form malware will morph to so it can plan how to block it when it becomes reality. 500,000 to develop the technology, known as Predictive Malware Defense (PMD). The models will look at features of families of malware and predict how they might evolve.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

When the source code to a suspected Russian-made malware leaked online in 2013, guess who used it? On Friday, WikiLeaks released 27 documents that allegedly detail how the CIA customized its malware for Windows systems. A new release from WikiLeaks claims the U.S. CIA borrowed some of the code to bolster its own hacking operations.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

One of the primary concerns highlighted in the report is the prevalence of bot malware that scans for vulnerable devices. This alarming trend puts millions of users at an increased risk of having their personal financial and credit card information stolen.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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Network World

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The discovery of malware on computers and servers of several Polish banks has put the country's financial sector on alert over potential compromises. It's not clear what the malware's end goal is, but in at least one case it was used to exfiltrate data from a bank's computer to an external server.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Malware attacks that recently put the Polish banking sector on alert were part of a larger campaign that targeted financial organizations from more than 30 countries. There are also similarities to tools previously used by a group of attackers known in the security industry as Lazarus.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The malware behind last month's massive internet disruption in the U.S. is targeting Liberia with financially devastating results. This week, a botnet powered by the Mirai malware has been launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on IP addresses in the African country, according to security researchers.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 3, 2020

Drug cartels are using cryptocurrency and partnering with hackers to scam Latin American banks.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Ransomware might not be the most common or financially lucrative type of malware, but with cybercriminals targeting local governments and hospitals, it has the potential to be the most dangerous.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

This includes personal details, financial records, and confidential business data that you wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. These devices may contain malware or be under surveillance, posing a risk to your sensitive information. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.

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Network World

JANUARY 20, 2017

Spanish police have arrested a Russian programmer suspected of developing the Neverquest banking Trojan, a malware targeting financial institutions across the world. Once it infects a PC, the malware can do this by injecting fake online forms into legitimate banking websites to log any information typed in.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Trickbot followed suit, expanding its operations to steal financial data from victims worldwide, including U.S. Over time, Trickbot transformed into a highly modular malware suite, offering its operators the versatility to engage in various malicious cyber activities, including ransomware attacks. businesses and individuals.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Data-wiping cyberattacks have grown in popularity in recent years, as some threat actors have found motivations for attacks outside of financial incentives. The malware was developed in C++ and compiled using the MinGW-w64 toolkit and the GCC compiler. It then generates this ransom note, which asks for payment of 0.5

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Computer Weekly

JULY 6, 2016

Security researchers uncover a cyber crime operating model that provides financial self-sufficiency, which they fear will enable larger and more sophisticated campaigns in the future

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Cyber-attacks in educational institutions can not only cause financial loss and disruption but also jeopardize student safety. Installing Malware. Backup Your Data.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Capital One mega breach in March 2019 was the third worst data loss ever.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Business disruption: Bot attacks can have detrimental effects on businesses.

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HID Global

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

An Old Threat Enters a New Era of Financial Crime

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Network World

MARCH 17, 2017

Several attacks observed over the past few months that rely heavily on PowerShell, open-source tools, and fileless malware techniques might be the work of a single group of hackers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2023

In addition, shadow IT can lead to compliance violations and malware infections. Malware infections: Shadow IT devices and applications are more likely to be infected with malware than corporate systems. This can lead to data loss, system outages, and financial losses.

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