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FIN8 Resurfaces with New Sardonic Backdoor

August 27th, 2021 0

In its latest attack, FIN8 is infiltrating companies to carry out surveillance and obtain privilege escalation to deploy a payload of malware called Sardonic.

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New variant of PRISM Backdoor 'WaterDrop' targets Linux systems

August 26th, 2021 0

According to researchers, the PRISM backdoor has been on their radar for more than 3.5 years.

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Konni RAT variant targeting Russia in ongoing attack campaign

August 24th, 2021 0

So far, Konni RAT has managed to evade detection as only 3 security solutions on VirusTotal were able to detect the malware.

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HolesWarm crypto malware hits unpatched Linux, Windows servers

August 20th, 2021 0

Researchers are calling the HolesWarm the "king of vulnerability exploitation" as the malware has already exploited 20 known Linux and Windows vulnerabilities in just a month.

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Threat actors using CAPTCHA to evade phishing, malware detection

August 19th, 2021 0

According to researchers, cybercriminals are abusing legitimate challenge and response services like Google’s reCAPTCHA) or deploying customized fake CAPTCHA-like validation.

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New Trickbot attack setup fake 1Password installer to extract data

August 16th, 2021 0

The fake 1Password installer is used to launch Cobalt Strike helping the attackers collect information about multiple systems in the network.

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Fake Brave browser website dropped malware, thanks to Google Ads

August 4th, 2021 0

Threat actors used Google Ads to buy top search results on Google to advertise fake Brave browser websites which delivered malware as the browser's download file.

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Crooks using phony call centers to spread ransomware via BazaCall attacks

July 30th, 2021 0

In BazaCall, a "vishing-like" method is used in which victims are told to call a particular phone number or their subscription will expire.

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Crippling attack on Iranian trains linked to Meteor file wiper malware

July 30th, 2021 0

The Meteor file wiper malware is linked to a cyberattack that took place on July 9th, 2021 on the Iranian railway system and transport ministry.

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Hackers posed as aerobics instructors in malware attack on defense contractors

July 28th, 2021 0

Iranian hackers used social media platforms especially Facebook to target employees of an aerospace defense contractor to steal their login credentials.