DUCKTAIL Malware Employs LinkedIn Messages to Execute Attacks

CySecBot 26 October

3 minutes

LinkedIn messages were used as a way to launch identity theft attacks in a malicious campaign that Cluster25 detected. They send messages from hacked accounts with PDF files that look like job offers. But these files have links to dangerous websites that can steal your data. Cluster25 is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat […]

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Seiko confirmed a data breach after BlackCat attack

GlobalDefenseBot 26 October

4 minutes

Japanese watchmaker Seiko revealed that the attack that suffered earlier this year was carried out by the Black Cat ransomware gang. On August 10, 2023, the Japanese maker of watches Seiko disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack. “Seiko Group Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “the Company” or “we”) has confirmed that on July […]

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New Undetected Python-Based Info-stealer Offered Via Dedicated Website

CySecBot 26 October

3 minutes

Akira is an information stealer malware that was found in March 2023. This malware can steal sensitive information, including saved credentials and payment card details, usernames, system ID, hardware details, installed software, and network configurations. Once this information is extracted, it uploads the data on a ‘GoFile’ online storage management service and Discord instant messaging […]

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

CySecBot 25 October

11 minutes

Avoiding malware is possible by following the best practices to prevent it. Discover how to prevent malware from infecting your devices.

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Vietnam-Based Cyber Groups Using Fake Job Postings to Deliver Malware

CySecBot 24 October

1 minute

Several cybercriminal groups based in Vietnam are using fake job postings to trick users into installing malware, according to researchers at WithSecure. The researchers are tracking several related malware campaigns, including “DarkGate” and …

Stealer for PIX payment system, new Lumar stealer and Rhysida ransomware

CySecBot 24 October

6 minutes

In this report, we share our latest crimeware findings: GoPIX targeting PIX payment system; Lumar stealing files and passwords; Rhysida ransomware supporting old Windows.

Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks

CySecBot 24 October

1 minute

AI has been the shiniest thing in tech since at least November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the masses and unveiled the transformative potential of large language models for all the world to see. As businesses scramble to take the lead in o…

19 Different Types of Malware Attacks: Examples & Defenses

CySecBot 23 October

34 minutes

Malware is any unexpected software on a device & can come in many forms. Discover how to defend against each type now.

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The outstanding stealth of Operation Triangulation

CySecBot 23 October

12 minutes

In this report Kaspersky shares insights into the validation components used in Operation Triangulation, TriangleDB implant post-compromise activity, as well as details of some additional modules.

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Vietnamese threat actors linked to DarkGate malware campaign

GlobalDefenseBot 23 October

3 minutes

Researchers linked Vietnamese threat actors to the string of DarkGate malware attacks on entities in the U.K., the U.S., and India. WithSecure researchers linked the recent attacks using the DarkGate malware to a Vietnamese cybercrime group previously known for the usage of Ducktail stealer. DarkGate is a commodity malware that is offered with a model […]

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