Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack impacting its operations. Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group suffered a cyber attack that is impacting its operations. The company assured investors that the attack hadn’t affected its critical systems,…
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Deloitte denied its systems were hacked by Brain Cipher ransomware group
Deloitte has responded to claims by the Brain Cipher ransomware group, which alleges the theft of over 1 terabyte of the company’s data. Recently, the ransomware group Brain Cipher added Deloitte UK to its Tor leak site. The gang claimed…
Mandiant devised a technique to bypass browser isolation using QR codes
Mandiant revealed a technique to bypass browser isolation using QR codes, enabling command transmission from C2 servers. Browser isolation is a security measure that separates web browsing from the user’s device by running the browser in a secure environment (e.g.,…
2023 Anna Jaques Hospital data breach impacted over 310,000 people
Anna Jaques Hospital revealed that the ransomware attack it suffered last year has exposed sensitive health data for over 316,000 patients. On December 25, 2023, a ransomware attack hit the Anna Jaques Hospital. The hospital revealed that the security breach exposed…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 501 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 23
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. SmokeLoader Attack Targets Companies in Taiwan LogoFAIL Exploited to Deploy Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit for Linux Horns&Hooves campaign delivers…
RedLine info-stealer campaign targets Russian businesses through pirated corporate software
An ongoing RedLine information-stealing campaign is targeting Russian businesses using pirated corporate software. Since January 2024, Russian businesses using unlicensed software have been targeted by an ongoing RedLine info-stealer campaign. Pirated software is distributed via Russian online forums, attackers disguise…
8Base ransomware group hacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka
The 8Base ransomware group attacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka, stealing sensitive data, including contracts and accounting info. A cyber attack hit the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, the 8Base ransomware group claimed responsibility for the security breach. The Port of…
Russia’s FSB used spyware against a Russian programmer
Russia’s FSB used spyware against a Russian programmer after detaining him for allegedly donating to Ukraine earlier this year. The Federal Security Service (FSB) used spyware to monitor a Russian programmer, Kirill Parubets, after he was detained earlier this year…
Romania ’s election systems hit by 85,000 attacks ahead of presidential vote
Romania ‘s election systems suffered over 85,000 attacks, with leaked credentials posted on a Russian hacker forum before the presidential election. Romania ‘s Intelligence Service revealed that over 85,000 cyberattacks targeted the country’s election systems. Threat actors gained access to…
New Atrium Health data breach impacts 585,000 individuals
Atrium Health disclosed a data breach affecting 585,000 individuals to the HHS, potentially linked to the use of online tracking tools. Healthcare company Atrium Health disclosed a data breach that impacted 585,000 individuals. The company notified the US Department of…
U.S. CISA adds CyberPanel flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds CyberPanel flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CyberPanel flaw CVE-2024-51378 (CVSS score: 10.0) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The getresetstatus vulnerability in…
Hundred of CISCO switches impacted by bootloader flaw
A bootloader vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS affects 100+ switches, allowing attackers to bypass image signature checks. Cisco released security patches for a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20397 (CVSS score of 5.2), in the NX-OS software’s bootloader that could be exploited by…
Operation Destabilise dismantled Russian money laundering networks
Operation Destabilise: The U.K. National Crime Agency disrupted Russian money laundering networks tied to organized crime. The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) disrupted Russian money laundering networks linked to organized crime across the U.K., Middle East, Russia, and South America…
Burnout in SOCs: How AI Can Help Analysts Focus on High-Value Tasks
SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst burnout is a very real problem. These are some of the most important cybersecurity professionals…
Russia-linked APT Secret Blizzard spotted using infrastructure of other threat actors
Russia-linked APT group Secret Blizzard has used the tools and infrastructure of at least 6 other threat actors during the past 7 years. Researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence collected evidence that the Russia-linked ATP group Secret Blizzard (aka Turla, Snake, Uroburos, Waterbug, Venomous Bear and KRYPTON)…
China-linked APT Salt Typhoon has breached telcos in dozens of countries
China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, US govt warns. President Biden’s deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said that China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries. The…
Black Basta ransomware gang hit BT Group
BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some of its servers following a…
Authorities shut down Crimenetwork, the Germany’s largest crime marketplace
Germany’s largest crime marketplace, Crimenetwork, has been shut down, and an administrator has been arrested. German authorities announced the takedown of Crimenetwork, the largest German-speaking underground marketplace. Since 2012, Crimenetwork facilitated the sale of illegal goods and services, including drugs,…
Veeam addressed critical Service Provider Console (VSPC) bug
Veeam addressed a critical vulnerability in Service Provider Console (VSPC) that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Veeam released security updates for a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS score of 9.9) impacting Service Provider Console. Successful exploitation…
The ASA flaw CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in the wild
Cisco warns customers that a decade-old ASA vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2014-2120, is being actively exploited in the wild. Cisco warns that the decade-old ASA vulnerability CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in attacks in the wild, and urges customers to review…
U.S. CISA adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog:…
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks in a joint advisory. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. issued a joint advisory to warn of People’s Republic of China (PRC)-linked cyber espionage…
DMM Bitcoin halts operations six months after a $300 million cyber heist
The Japanese cryptocurrency platform DMM Bitcoin is closing its operations just six months after a $300 million cyber heist. DMM Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, operated by DMM Group, a large Japanese e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate. Launched…
Energy industry contractor ENGlobal Corporation discloses a ransomware attack
ENGlobal Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack, discovered on November 25, disrupting operations, in a filing to the SEC. A ransomware attack disrupted the operations of a major energy industry contractor, ENGlobal Corporation. Founded in 1985, ENGlobal Corporation designs automated control…
Poland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government
Poland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government; ex-security chief Piotr Pogonowski arrested to testify before parliament. Poland’s government has been investigating the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware by the previous administration and arrested the former head of Poland’s…
BootKitty Linux UEFI bootkit spotted exploiting LogoFAIL flaws
The ‘Bootkitty’ Linux UEFI bootkit exploits the LogoFAIL flaws (CVE-2023-40238) to target systems using vulnerable firmware. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET recently discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems, called by its authors Bootkitty. The bootkit allows attackers…
Tor Project needs 200 WebTunnel bridges more to bypass Russia’ censorship
The Tor Project seeks help deploying 200 WebTunnel bridges by year-end to counter government censorship. Recent reports from Russia show increased censorship targeting the Tor network, including blocking bridges, pluggable transports, and circumvention apps. Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor is making some…
Interpol: Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested
International law enforcement operation Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested and seized over $400 million. A global operation code-named Operation HAECHI V, involving 40 countries, resulted in 5,500+ arrests and seized $400M in assets. Operation HAECHI V…
How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is rapidly revolutionizing various industries, including cybersecurity, allowing the creation of realistic and personalized content. The capabilities that make Generative Artificial Intelligence a powerful tool for progress also make it a significant threat in the cyber…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 22
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. A Case-Control Study to Measure Behavioral Risks of Malware Encounters in Organizations PyPI Python Library “aiocpa” Found Exfiltrating Crypto Keys via…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 500 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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Hackers stole millions of dollars from Uganda Central Bank
Financially-motivated threat actors hacked Uganda ‘s central bank system, government officials confirmed this week. Ugandan officials confirmed on Thursday that the national central bank suffered a security breach by financially-motivated threat actors. The police’s Criminal Investigations Department and the Auditor…
15 SpyLoan Android apps found on Google Play had over 8 million installs
McAfee researchers discovered 15 SpyLoan Android apps on Google Play with a combined total of over 8 million installs. 15 SpyLoan apps with a combined total of 8M+ installs were found on Google Play, targeting users in South America, Southeast…
Notorious ransomware programmer Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev arrested in Russia
Russian authorities arrested ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev, aka Wazawaka, for developing malware and ties to hacking groups. Russian authorities arrested a ransomware affiliate, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (also known as Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin), and charged him for developing malware…
Phishing-as-a-Service Rockstar 2FA continues to be prevalent
Phishing tool Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 credentials, it uses adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks to bypass multi-factor authentication. Trustwave researchers are monitoring malicious activity associated with Phishing-as-a-Service (PaaS) platforms, their latest report focuses on a toolkit called Rockstar 2FA. Rockstar 2FA targets…
Zello urges users to reset passwords following a cyber attack
Zello urges customers with accounts created before November 2 to reset passwords following a potential security breach. Zello is warning customers who have an account created before November 2 to reset their passwords, a circumstance that suggests that the incident…
A cyberattack impacted operations at UK Wirral University Teaching Hospital
UK’s Wirral University Teaching Hospital suffered a cyberattack that caused delays in appointments and procedures. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) is an NHS Foundation Trust. It provides healthcare for people of the Wirral Peninsula and the surrounding…
T-Mobile detected network intrusion attempts and blocked them
T-Mobile reported recent infiltration attempts but pointed out that threat actors had no access to its systems and no sensitive data was compromised. T-Mobile detected recent infiltration attempts but confirmed no unauthorized system access occurred, and no sensitive data was…
ProjectSend critical flaw actively exploited in the wild, experts warn
Researchers warn that a critical security flaw in ProjectSend open-source file-sharing application may be under active exploitation. VulnCheck researchers warn that ProjectSend vulnerability CVE-2024-11680 (CVSS score: 9.8) appears to have been exploited by attackers in the wild. The vulnerability is an improper…
Bootkitty is the first UEFI Bootkit designed for Linux systems
ESET discovered the first Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit specifically designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems, called by its authors Bootkitty. The bootkit allows attackers…
VMware fixed five vulnerabilities in Aria Operations product
Virtualization giant VMware addressed multiple vulnerabilities in its Aria Operations product that can led to privilege escalation and XSS attacks. VMware released security updates to address five vulnerabilities in its Aria Operations product. Aria Operations (formerly known as VMware vRealize…
Operation Serengeti: INTERPOL arrested 1,006 suspects in 19 African countries
Operation Serengeti: INTERPOL arrested 1,006 suspects in 19 African countries and dismantled 134,089 malicious networks. A joint law enforcement operation by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL across 19 African countries, dubbed Operation Serengeti, led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects. The authorities…
How DSPM Helps Businesses Meet Compliance Requirements
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) helps monitor, secure, and ensure compliance for sensitive data, reducing risks across diverse environments. Complying with cybersecurity regulations can be a source of great pain for organizations, especially those that handle and store particularly valuable…
Russian group RomCom exploited Firefox and Tor Browser zero-days to target attacks Europe and North America
The Russian RomCom group exploited Firefox and Tor Browser zero-day vulnerabilities in attacks on users in Europe and North America. Russian-based cybercrime group RomCom (aka UAT-5647, Storm-0978, Tropical Scorpius, UAC-0180, UNC2596) exploited two Firefox and Tor Browser zero-day vulnerabilities in recent attacks on users across…
Software firm Blue Yonder providing services to US and UK stores, including Starbucks, hit by ransomware attack
Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, suffered a ransomware attack, impacting operations for clients like Starbucks and grocery stores. A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder disrupted operations for several customers, including Starbucks and U.K. grocery chain Sainsbury. “A ransomware attack has…
The source code of Banshee Stealer leaked online
Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. The code is now available on GitHub. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data,…
U.S. CISA adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw CVE-2023-28461 (CVSS score: 9.8) to…
Thai police arrested Chinese hackers involved in SMS blaster attacks
Thai authorities arrested fraud gangs in Bangkok for SMS blaster attacks, they used fake cell towers to send thousands of malicious SMS messages to nearby phones. Thai authorities arrested members of two Chinese cybercrime organizations, one of these groups carried…
Zyxel firewalls targeted in recent ransomware attacks
Zyxel warns that a ransomware group has been observed exploiting a recently patched command injection issue in its firewalls. Zyxel warns that a ransomware gang has been observed exploiting a recently patched command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42057, in its…
Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver
Threat actors exploit an outdated Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection, disable security tools, and compromise the target systems. Trellix researchers uncovered a malware campaign that abused a vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver (aswArPot.sys) to gain deeper access to the target…
Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia
Russia-linked threat actors TAG-110 employed custom malware HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY to target organizations in Asia and Europe. Insikt Group researchers uncovered an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign by Russia-linked threat actor TAG-110 that employed custom malware tools HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. The campaign…
Russia-linked threat actors threaten the UK and its allies, minister to say
A senior UK minister will warn that Russia is preparing cyberattacks against the UK and its allies to undermine support for Ukraine. Russia may launch cyberattacks against the UK and its allies in retaliation for their support of Ukraine, Chancellor…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 21
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Fake AI video generators infect Windows, macOS with infostealers How Italy became an unexpected spyware hub Babble Babble Babble Babble Babble…
DoJ seized credit card marketplace PopeyeTools and charges its administrators
The U.S. seized the stolen credit card marketplace PopeyeTools and charged its operators, this is a major success against cybercrime. The US Department of Justice announced the seizure of PopeyeTools, an illegal carding platform, and charges against three administrators (Abdul…
A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems
A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted its systems, forcing the company to take certain services offline. International Game Technology (IGT) detected a cyberattack on November 17, the company promptly started its incident response procedures. International Game Technology PLC (IGT),…
China-linked APT Gelsemium uses a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane
China-linked APT Gelsemium has been observed using a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia. China-linked APT Gelsemium has deployed a previously unknown Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia, according to ESET.…
Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service
Microsoft disrupted the ONNX phishing service, seizing 240 sites and naming an Egyptian man as the operator behind the operation. Microsoft announced the disruption of the ONNX phishing service, another success against cybercrime which led to the seizure of 240…
U.S. CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: This week, Apple…
More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days
Threat actors already hacked thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls exploiting recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. Thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls have reportedly been compromised in attacks exploiting recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474) in PAN-OS. CVE-2024-0012 is a vulnerability…
Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office
Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its legal affairs office, as confirmed by the president amidst growing cybersecurity concerns. Mexico’s president announced the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack that targeted the administration’s legal affairs office. “Today they…
Hacker obtained documents tied to lawsuit over Matt Gaetz’s sexual misconduct allegations
A hacker allegedly accessed a file containing testimony from a woman claiming she had sex with Matt Gaetz when she was 17, sparking controversy. The New York Times reported that a hacker, who goes online with the name name Altam…
Ford data breach involved a third-party supplier
Ford investigates a data breach linked to a third-party supplier and pointed out that its systems and customer data were not compromised. Ford investigation investigated a data breach after a threat actors claimed the theft of customer information on the…
Decade-old local privilege escalation bugs impacts Ubuntu needrestart package
Decade-old flaws in the needrestart package in Ubuntu Server could allow local attackers to gain root privileges without user interaction. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) discovered five Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) decade-old security vulnerabilities in the needrestart package that…
Threat actor sells data of over 750,000 patients from a French hospital
A threat actor had access to electronic patient record system of an unnamed French hospital, and the health data of 750,000 patients was compromised. An unnamed French hospital suffered a data breach that impacted more than 758,000 patients, a threat…
US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang
The U.S. Justice Department charged five suspects linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with wire fraud conspiracy. The U.S. Justice Department charged five alleged members of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider (also known as UNC3944, 0ktapus) with conspiracy to commit wire…
U.S. CISA adds Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)…
Great Plains Regional Medical Center ransomware attack impacted 133,000 individuals
A ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromised personal data of 133,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. On September 8, 2024, Great Plains Regional Medical Center (Oklahoma) suffered a ransomware attack. The organization launched an investigation into the incident…
Recently disclosed VMware vCenter Server bugs are actively exploited in attacks
Threat actors are actively exploiting two VMware vCenter Server vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-38812 and CVE-2024-38813, Broadcom warns. Broadcom warns that the two VMware vCenter Server vulnerabilities CVE-2024-38812 and CVE-2024-38813 are actively exploited in the wild. “Updated advisory to note that…
Foreign adversary hacked email communications of the Library of Congress says
The Library of Congress discloses the compromise of some of its IT systems, an alleged foreign threat actor hacked their emails. The Library of Congress informed lawmakers about a security breach, an alleged foreign adversary compromised some of their IT…
T-Mobile is one of the victims of the massive Chinese breach of telecom firms
T-Mobile confirmed being a victim of recent hacking campaigns linked to China-based threat actors targeting telecom companies. T-Mobile confirms it was hacked as part of a long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting Telco companies. Recently, the FBI and CISA announced they…
Increased GDPR Enforcement Highlights the Need for Data Security
GDPR protects sensitive data like health and financial details, and its enforcement underscores the growing need for stronger data security measures. GDPR: The landscape of data privacy and protection has never been more critical. With regulators around the world intensifying…
Critical Really Simple Security plugin flaw impacts 4M+ WordPress sites
A Really Simple Security plugin flaw affects 4M+ sites, allowing attackers full admin access. It’s one of the most critical WordPress vulnerabilities ever. Wordfence researchers warn of a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10924 (CVSS Score of 9.8), in the Really Simple Security…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 20
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. New Campaign…
A botnet exploits e GeoVision zero-day to compromise EoL devices
A botnet employed in DDoS or cryptomining attacks is exploiting a zero-day in end-of-life GeoVision devices to grow up. Researchers at the Shadowserver Foundation observed a botnet exploiting a zero-day in GeoVision EOL (end-of-Life) devices to compromise devices in the…
Palo Alto Networks confirmed active exploitation of recently disclosed zero-day
Palo Alto Networks confirmed active exploitation of a zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall and released new indicators of compromise (IoCs). Last week, Palo Alto Networks warned customers to limit access to their next-gen firewall management interface due to a potential…
NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits even after Meta-owned company sued it
Court filing revealed that NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the instant messaging firm sued the surveillance company. NSO Group developed malware that relied on WhatsApp exploits to infect target individuals even after the Meta-owned instant messaging company sued the…
Glove Stealer bypasses Chrome’s App-Bound Encryption to steal cookies
The Glove Stealer malware exploits a new technique to bypass Chrome’s App-Bound encryption and steal browser cookies. Glove Stealer is a .NET-based information stealer that targets browser extensions and locally installed software to steal sensitive data. The malware could harvest…
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to 5 years in prison
Bitfinex hacker, Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole 1 billion worth of Bitcoins from Bitfinex in 2016, has been sentenced to five years in prison. “Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced today to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering…
U.S. CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following Palo Alto Networks Expedition vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog:…
Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices
The exploitation of the recently disclosed ‘won’t fix’ issue CVE-2024-10914 in legacy D-Link NAS devices began days after its disclosure. Days after D-Link announced it wouldn’t patch a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10914 (CVSS score of 9.8), in legacy D-Link…
China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S. government officials
China-linked threat actors breached U.S. broadband providers and gained access to private communications of a limited number of U.S. government officials. The FBI and CISA continues to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms, compromising…
Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware
Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives. ShrinkLocker ransomware was first discovered in May 2024 by researchers from Kaspersky. Unlike modern ransomware it doesn’t rely on sophisticated encryption algorithms and…
China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged
China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged, using the same core infrastructure and techniques, according to SecurityScorecard researchers. The China-linked Volt Typhoon’s botnet has resurfaced using the same infrastructure and techniques, per SecurityScorecard researchers. In May 2023, Microsoft reported that the Volt Typhoon…
Zoom addressed two high-severity issues in its platform
Zoom addressed six flaws, including two high-severity issues that could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges or leak sensitive information. Zoom addressed six vulnerabilities in its video conferencing and communication platform. Two of these vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45421 and CVE-2024-45419,…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 fix two actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 addressed 89 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 fixed 89 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; Azure; .NET and…
Ahold Delhaize experienced a cyber incident affecting several of its U.S. brands
A cyber attack affected Ahold Delhaize USA brands, disrupting Giant Food, Hannaford, their pharmacies, and e-commerce services. A cyber attack hit the food giant Ahold Delhaize impacting US pharmacies and supermarket chains owned by the company. As of Tuesday, Hannaford’s…
A cyberattack on payment systems blocked cards readers across stores and gas stations in Israel
A cyberattack in Israel allegedly disrupted communication services, causing widespread malfunction of credit card readers across the country on Sunday. The Jerusalem Post reported that thousands of credit card readers across at gas stations and supermarket chains in Israel stopped…
Apple indeed added a feature called “inactivity reboot” in iOS 18.1 that reboots locked devices
Apple iOS supports a new feature that reboots locked devices after extended inactivity, aiming to enhance data security for users. Apple ‘quietly’ implemented a new security feature that automatically reboots a locked device if it has not been used for…
Ymir ransomware, a new stealthy ransomware grow in the wild
New Ymir ransomware was deployed in attacks shortly after systems were breached by RustyStealer malware, Kaspersky warns. Kaspersky researchers discovered a new ransomware family, called Ymir ransomware, which attackers deployed after breaching systems via PowerShell commands. Ymir includes detection-evasion features,…
Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks
Amazon disclosed a data breach exposing employee data, with information allegedly stolen in the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. Amazon disclosed a data breach that exposed employee information after data was allegedly stolen during the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. The company…
A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild
Fortinet researchers discovered a new phishing campaign spreading a variant of the commercial malware Remcos RAT. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs recently uncovered a phishing campaign spreading a new variant of the Remcos RAT. Remcos is a commercial remote administration tool (RAT)…
A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine
South Korea claims Pro-Russia actors intensified cyberattacks on national sites after it decided to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. South Korea’s government blames pro-Russia threat actors for an intensification of cyberattacks on national sites after it decided to monitor…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 19
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. CRON#TRAP: Emulated…
U.S. agency cautions employees to limit phone use due to Salt Typhoon hack of telco providers
US CFPB warns employees to avoid work-related mobile calls and texts following China-linked Salt Typhoon hack over security concerns. The US government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advises employees to avoid using cellphones for work after China-linked APT group Salt…
Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles
Multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment unit Mazda Connect could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with root access. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative warned of multiple vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment system that could allow attackers to execute code…
Veeam Backup & Replication exploit reused in new Frag ransomware attack
A critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) was also recently exploited to deploy Frag ransomware. In mid-October, Sophos researchers warned that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue…