Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Security expert Marco Ramilli analyzed a new piece of malware apparently designed to target PIK-Group that implements ransomware , Trojan, and Miner capabilities. The second stage drops and executes three additional modules: a backdoor, a Miner and finally a quite known Ransomware. exe) looks like a well-known Troldesh Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Palo Alto Network researchers discovered a new malware, tracked as XBash, that combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. The malicious code combines features from different families of malware such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. ” continues the report.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The data shows how perceptions around cyber and technology risks, from ransomware and other cyber-attacks to the threats posed by AI, are changing the global business risk landscape. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019, Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. The report’s findings reveal that email remains the main method of delivering ransomware, banking Trojans, and backdoors. The revival of ransomware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2018

A security researcher discovered a new crypto mining worm dubbed ZombieBoy that leverages several exploits to evade detection. The security researcher James Quinn has spotted a new strain of crypto mining worm dubbed ZombieBoy that appears to be very profitable and leverages several exploits to evade detection. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

“All traces of the crypto-mining virus were successfully eliminated yesterday, all systems remain stable, and we have not discovered any further concerns or issues on our network. Threat actors could exploit the two vulnerabilities to install backdoors, miners, and ransomware in the compromised infrastructures.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2019

The Retadup bot has been around since at least 2015, it was involved in several malicious campaigns aimed at delivering malware such as information stealers, ransomware and miners. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues Avast. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Threat actors, especially ransomware operators, intensified their operations attempting to brute-force Windows remote desktop service to access target organizations. ESET researchers also said the attackers also attempt to exploit RDP connections to try to install coin-mining malware or create a backdoor. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2019

B0r0nt0K ransomware demands $75,000 ransom to the victims. CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019. Ransomware, Trojan and Miner together against PIK-Group. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Fbot malware targets HiSilicon DVR/NVR Soc devices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Graboid is the first-ever Cryptojacking worm found in images on Docker Hub, the analysis conducted by the experts shows that, on average, each miner is active 63% of the time, with the mining periods being of 250 seconds. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. Ngrok Mining Botnet. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Amazon is investigating allegations that its staff is selling customer data. Homebuyers Being Targeted by Money Transfer Scam.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

” A new wave of attacks could exploit the vulnerability to spread more dangerous and destructive malware, like ransomware or spyware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. It also provides worldwide impact information, mitigation recommendations, and detection information.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

At least 23 Texas local governments targeted by coordinated ransomware attacks. Employees abused systems at Ukrainian nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Once again thank you! Capital One hacker suspected to have breached other 30 companies.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2018

In 2015, Europol partnering with several private technology firms announced the takedown of the Ramnit C2 infrastructure. DDoS attacks, ransomware-based campaigns, cryptocurrency mining campaigns). In 2014 it reached the pinnacle of success, becoming the fourth largest botnet in the world.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

. “The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), with its state and territory partners, is continuing to respond to the widespread malware campaign known as Emotet while responding to reports that hackers are exploiting the BlueKeep vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency.” ” Noble added.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2019

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Black Kingdom ransomware operators are targeting organizations using unpatched Pulse Secure VPN software to deploy their malware. Black Kingdom ransomware was first spotted in late February by security researcher GrujaRS. Black Kingdom ransomware was first spotted in late February by security researcher GrujaRS.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Also in January, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) fined Carphone Warehouse £400,000 – one of the largest fines it issued under the DPA (Data Protection Act) 1998 – for multiple security inadequacies that led to a 2015 data breach in which three million customers’ personal data was compromised.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The arsenal of attackers includes data stealers, cryptocurrency miners, and ransomware, that literally hit victims from all sides. “ Cybereason is following an active campaign to deliver an arsenal of malware that is able to steal data, mine for cryptocurrency , and deliver ransomware to victims all over the world.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2020

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Instead, cyber criminals seem to have shifted their focus to ransomware. Ransomware works because it relies on users’ lax security practices. Cyber attack and ransomware. Ransomware attacks hit two Ontario children’s aid societies. City accountant hit in suspected ransomware attack. Data breach.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2019

Emsisoft released a free decryptor for the Ims00rry ransomware. DoppelPaymer, a fork of BitPaymer Ransomware, appeared in the threat landscape. Israel surveillance firm NSO group can mine data from major social media. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2018

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