Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Security experts from Trend Micro have spotted a new strain of ransomware involved in attacks in July and August, the malicious code was posing as the Locky ransomware. “In late July and throughout August, we observed waves of spam email delivering the PyLocky ransomware. ” states the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2020

Recently organizations in healthcare, research, and government facilities have been hit by Coronavirus-themed attacks that deployed multiple malware families, including ransomware and information stealers (i.e. ” reads the analysis published by PaloAlto Networks. ” continues the analysis. AgentTesla ).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2019

Victims of the PyLocky Ransomware can use a tool released by security researcher Mike Bautista at Cisco Talos group to decrypt their files for free. I have good and bad news for the victims of the PyLocky Ransomware. PyLocky Ransomware Decryption Tool Released — Unlock Files For Free.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Malware researchers at Yoroi -Cybaze ZLab have analyzed the fourth version of the infamous JSWorm Ransomware. The ransomware attacks have no end. As the popular GandCrab , which was carried on up to version 5 until its shutdown, also other ransomware are continuously supported with the purpose of creating revenues for cyber criminals.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Since the beginning of the year, security firms observed a new intense ransomware campaign spreading the Shade ransomware. Between January and February, a new, intense, ransomware campaign has been observed by many security firms. Trend of malicious JavaScript downloading Shade ransomware (source: ESET).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The recently discovered ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) Buran attempts to gain popularity by offering discounted licenses. In May, researchers from McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research Team discovered a new piece of ransomware named ‘Buran.’ The ransomare appears to be the evolution of the Jumper ransomware that is based on VegaLocker.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Canon DSLR Camera Infected with Ransomware Over the Air. A researcher discovered 6 flaws in the image transfer protocol used in Canon EOS 80D DSLR cameras that allow him to infect the device with ransomware over the air. An attacker could exploit the flaw to compromise the device and install ransomware on the camera.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Encryption: This protects sensitive data by converting it into a coded form that can only be accessed or decrypted with the appropriate key. Encryption ensures that data remains confidential and secure, even if intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

The group is considered responsible for the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a string of SWIFT attacks in 2016, and the Sony Pictures hack. ” reads the analysis published by the researchers. The Mac version uses the same AES key and IV as the Linux variant to encrypt and decrypt the config file.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

CNAP provides encryption, access control, threat detection and response features for enhanced security. Mobile behavioral analysis: Similar to user and entity behavioral analysis (UEBA) solutions, mobile behavioral analysis tools look for signs that apps are engaging in risky or malicious behaviors.

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Elie

MARCH 17, 2018

This post provides an in-depth analysis of the inner workings of Gooligan, the infamous Android OAuth stealing botnet. This file is encrypted with a hardcoded [XOR encryption] function. This encryption is used to escape the signatures that detect the code that Gooligan borrows from previous malware. first post.

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Elie

MARCH 17, 2018

This post provides an in-depth analysis of the inner workings of Gooligan, the infamous Android OAuth stealing botnet. This file is encrypted with a hardcoded [XOR encryption] function. This encryption is used to escape the signatures that detect the code that Gooligan borrows from previous malware. first post.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 10, 2022

The cyber security landscape offered similarly familiar topics: there were huge data breaches at Facebook and LinkedIn, while the threat of ransomware reached catastrophic levels. However, it was the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that brought mainstream attention to the real-life effects of ransomware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

At least 23 Texas local governments targeted by coordinated ransomware attacks. Malware Analysis Sandboxes could expose sensitive data of your organization. A backdoor mechanism found in tens of Ruby libraries. million to allow towns to access encrypted data. Once again thank you! Texas attackers demand $2.5

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tape vendors have been promoting themselves as a solution to the ransomware problem because of their ability to provide air-gapped data backup, but trying to recover terabytes of data from a tape drive can be a little like, well, running into red tape. Since all the system data is encrypted, the hackers have admin/root privileges.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

A new piece of ransomware called Cr1ptT0r infects embedded systems and network attached storage (NAS) devices exposed online. A new piece of ransomware called Cr1ptT0r was discovered by experts, it infects embedded systems and network attached storage (NAS) devices exposed online. No extension added to locked files.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2021

The Twitter thread came up in a discussion on the ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline , which earlier this month shut down 5,500 miles of fuel pipe for nearly a week, causing fuel station supply shortages throughout the country and driving up prices. “Sodinokibi”) ransomware groups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As always, our pressured IT and security teams will need to use severity ratings in combination with a risk analysis of assets potentially exposed by vulnerabilities to determine priorities and schedules. encryption and to contact vendors about possible issues and fixes for their encryption algorithms. rating under CVSS v3.1

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2021

This piece of malware is focused on stealing banking credentials and victim’s secrets using different techniques tactics and procedures (TTP) which have evolved over the years, including its delivery mechanisms, C2 techniques, and anti-analysis and reversing features. Dribbling AVs with XLM macros.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2019

A new Ransomware appeared in the threat landscape, the malware began to threats the digital world. A new Ransomware began to threats the digital world. Technical Analysis. Unlike most ransomware, LooCipher uses a macro-weaponized document as dropper of the real threat. Ransomware excluded folders. Introduction.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Designed for zero trust and SASE security frameworks Identity-based intrusion detection and prevention ( IDPS ) and access control Automated integrations with leading cloud-hosted security vendors Integrated threat defense for DDoS , phishing , and ransomware attacks Insights into client devices with AI-based discovery and profiling techniques.

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