Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

GlobalDefenseBot 27 February

4 minutes

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of three men as the result of an extensive investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering The suspects were arrested by the Amsterdam […]

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Coronavirus-themed Campaign delivers Agent Tesla Malware

CySecBot 27 February

1 minute

Summary: While the whole world fights against the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals are busy exploiting the situation and…
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The mobile malware threat landscape in 2022

CySecBot 27 February

11 minutes

Android threat report by Kaspersky for 2022: malware on Google Play and inside the Vidmate in-app store, mobile malware statistics.

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PureCrypter used to deliver AgentTesla to govt organizations

GlobalDefenseBot 27 February

3 minutes

An unknown threat actor is targeting government organizations with the PureCrypter downloader, Menlo Security firm reported. Menlo Labs researchers uncovered an unknown threat actor is using the PureCrypter downloader in attacks aimed at government entities. The campaign relies on the domain of a compromised non-profit organization as a C2 server to deliver a second-stage payload. […]

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ChromeLoader campaign uses VHD files disguised as cracked games and pirated software

GlobalDefenseBot 27 February

3 minutes

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. Researchers from Ahnlab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently uncovered a malware campaign distributing the ChromeLoader using VHD files. ChromeLoader is a malicious Chrome browser extension, it is classified as a pervasive browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to redirect user traffic. […]

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Wiper malware goes global, destructive attacks surge

CySecBot 27 February

1 minute

The threat landscape and organizations’ attack surface are constantly transforming, and cybercriminals’ ability to design and adapt their techniques to suit this evolving environment continues to pose significant risk to businesses of all sizes, regard…

Beware rogue 2FA apps in App Store and Google Play – don’t get hacked!

CySecBot 27 February

1 minute

Even in Apple’s and Google’s “walled gardens”, there are plenty of 2FA apps that are either dangerously incompetent, or unrepentantly malicious. (Or perhaps both.)

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Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

GlobalDefenseBot 26 February

3 minutes

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. Dole reported 2021 revenues of $6.5 billion. The […]

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 408 by Pierluigi Paganini

GlobalDefenseBot 26 February

2 minutes

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Clasiopa group targets materials research in Asia CERT of Ukraine says Russia-linked APT backdoored multiple govt […]

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Clasiopa group targets materials research in Asia

GlobalDefenseBot 26 February

2 minutes

A previously unknown threat actor, tracked as Clasiopa, is using a distinct toolset in attacks aimed at materials research organizations in Asia. Broadcom Symantec researchers have reported that a previously unknown threat actor, tracked as Clasiopa, that is using a distinct toolset in attacks aimed at materials research organizations in Asia. At the time of […]

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