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SecurityWeek.webp 2019-08-02 16:34:01 New Mirai Variant Hides C&C Server on Tor Network (lien direct) A recently discovered variant of the Mirai Internet of Things (IoT) malware is using a command and control (C&C) server on the Tor network, Trend Micro's security researchers have discovered.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-08-02 14:39:05 New "LookBack" Malware Used in Attacks Against U.S. Utilities Sector (lien direct) A series of phishing attacks have been targeting U.S. companies in the utilities sector in an effort to infect systems with a new remote access Trojan (RAT), Proofpoint reports. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-31 14:31:03 Mobile Malware and Mobile Attackers are Getting More Sophisticated (lien direct) For many years, the primary threat to mobile devices was click-jacking and adware. But as the mobile device has become more deeply embedded in everybody's life, as mobile banking has increased and the amalgamation of personal data on devices has grown, so has the attraction of the mobile device increased for both cyber criminals and even nation states. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-29 14:24:00 Encrypted Threats, IoT Malware Surge Past 2018 Levels: Report (lien direct) The first half of 2019 was dominated by an increase in malware using encryption, and in malware targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a recent SonicWall report reveals.  Malware ★★★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-26 15:25:01 British Cyber Expert to be Sentenced for Creating Malware (lien direct) Just as Marcus Hutchins was hailed as a hero for helping stop a worldwide computer virus in May 2017, his criminal past as a malware developer was about to catch up to him. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-26 15:00:03 Researchers Discover Android Surveillance Malware Built by Sanctioned Russian Firm (lien direct) Mobile security firm Lookout has discovered a new set of sophisticated custom Android surveillanceware tools developed and distributed by a Russian-based company. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-25 14:18:01 Guildma Malware Expands Targets Beyond Brazil (lien direct) Researchers at Avast have published a detailed analysis of a banking trojan they call Guildma. This is almost certainly the same malware as that described by Cybereason as Astaroth, but analyzed here in greater detail. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-25 05:16:04 Louisiana School Systems Cyber Attacked; Emergency Declared (lien direct) Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued an emergency declaration after malware attacks against three school systems in the state have been detected. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-24 05:04:00 Indiana County Targeted in Malware Assault on Computers (lien direct) Officials of an Indiana county say they are trying to determine the extent of a malware attack on the county's computers. Vigo County Commissioner Judith Anderson says commissioners were informed of a “ransomware” attack early Tuesday. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-19 17:46:01 Iranian Hackers Use New Malware in Recent Attacks (lien direct) The Iran-linked cyber-espionage group OilRig has started using three new malware families in campaigns observed over the past month, FireEye reports. Malware APT 34 ★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-18 12:36:03 Malware Framework Gathers 1 Billion Ad Impressions in 3 Months (lien direct) Flashpoint security researchers have discovered a new malware framework that managed to gather over one billion fraudulent ad impressions in the past three months. Malware ★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-17 15:12:03 EvilGnome Malware Helps Hackers Spy on Linux Users (lien direct) Intezer security researchers have discovered a new backdoor targeting Linux systems with the purpose of spying on users. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-10 10:42:00 Researchers Find 17,490 Anubis Android Malware Samples (lien direct) Two related servers were recently found hosting 17,490 samples of the same Android malware, Trend Micro's security researchers say. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-09 15:39:01 Malware Isolation Firm Menlo Security Raises $75 Million (lien direct) Menlo Security, a provider of zero-trust internet isolation services, has raised $75 million in a Series D funding round led by clients advised by JP Morgan Asset Management. Existing investors, including Sutter Hill Ventures, American Express Ventures, HSBC and JP Morgan Chase also participated in the funding. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-09 11:51:01 Indiana County Disabled by Malware Attack (lien direct) LaPorte County, Indiana, reported Sunday that it had been affected by a malware attack. County Commission President Dr. Vidya Kora announced that county employees and the public needing to access any county government email or website would be unable to do so because of a "malicious malware attack that occurred on Saturday morning, July 6, 2019, that has disabled our computer and email systems." Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-08 20:54:02 Iran-Linked Malware Shared by USCYBERCOM First Seen in December 2016: Kaspersky (lien direct) Iran-linked malware uploaded to VirusTotal last week by United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) was first observed in Dec 2016 and Jan 2017, according to security firm Kaspersky.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-05 13:42:05 Cryptomining Campaign Targets Linux Servers with Go Malware (lien direct) A recently uncovered cryptomining campaign is delivering a new Golang malware to target Linux-based servers, F5 Networks security researchers report. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-02 16:54:00 Threat Actor Targets Libyans with Malware via Facebook (lien direct) A threat group has been targeting mobile and desktop users in Libya with malware through Facebook pages, Check Point has discovered. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-07-02 14:24:02 (Déjà vu) Cyberattack Forces Georgia Agency to Shut Down Websites (lien direct) A Georgia state agency says a cyberattack has forced it to shut down some court websites. News outlets report hackers demanding a ransom infected computers with malware at the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts. Agency spokesman Bruce Shaw said Monday that officials have “quarantined our servers and shut off our network to the outside.” Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-28 14:58:01 "Silexbot" Malware Bricks IoT Devices (lien direct) A new piece of malware is targeting improperly secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices with the purpose of bricking them, Akamai's security researchers have discovered. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-21 14:46:02 macOS Crypto-Miner Emulates Linux (lien direct) New crypto-currency mining malware is targeting systems running macOS, and works by emulating Linux, Malwarebytes security researchers have discovered. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-21 07:56:03 Mozilla Patches Second Firefox Zero-Day Used in Cryptocurrency Attacks (lien direct) Mozilla on Thursday patched a second zero-day vulnerability in Firefox that has been exploited by malicious actors to deliver Mac malware to cryptocurrency exchanges. Malware Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-20 15:36:04 Firefox Zero-Day Exploited to Deliver Malware to Cryptocurrency Exchanges (lien direct) The recently patched Firefox vulnerability tracked as CVE-2019-11707 has been exploited to deliver Mac (and possibly Windows) malware to the employees of cryptocurrency exchanges. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-18 15:19:01 Modular Backdoor Can Spread Over Local Network (lien direct) A recently discovered backdoor can spread itself over a local network, in addition to allowing attackers to install additional malware onto compromised machines.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-17 20:14:00 Mirai Offspring "Echobot" Uses 26 Different Exploits (lien direct) A recently discovered variant of the Mirai Internet of Things (IoT) malware uses a total of 26 different exploits for the infection phase, Akamai reports.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-17 08:54:04 U.S. Planted Powerful Malware in Russia\'s Power Grid: Report (lien direct) The New York Times reported over the weekend that the United States planted potentially destructive malware in Russia's electric power grid, but President Donald Trump has denied the claims. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-14 11:43:02 Hackers Behind \'Triton\' Malware Target Electric Utilities in US, APAC (lien direct) Xenotime, the threat actor behind the 2017 Trisis/Triton malware attack, is now targeting - in addition to oil and gas organizations - electric utilities in the United States and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-13 19:36:05 New Malware Lays P2P Network on Top of IPFS\' (lien direct) A newly discovered piece of malware uses a peer-to-peer (p2p) network on top of InterPlanetary File System's (IPFS) p2p network, Anomali's security researchers report.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-12 13:13:03 Malware Can Be Hidden in DICOM Medical Imaging Files, DHS Warns (lien direct) Files using the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard can be abused to hide malware, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned on Tuesday. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-06-10 15:09:05 GoldBrute Botnet Brute-Force Attacking RDP Servers (lien direct) A new piece of malware is targeting Windows severs with the remote desktop protocol (RDP) exposed to the Internet with the intent to ensnare them into a massive botnet, SANS ISC warns. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-30 17:16:03 Sophisticated HiddenWasp Malware Targets Linux (lien direct) A recently uncovered piece of sophisticated malware targeting Linux provides attackers with remote control of the infected systems, Intezer's security researchers have discovered.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-30 16:09:05 Malware Found on PoS Systems at Checkers and Rally\'s Restaurants (lien direct) Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. on Wednesday informed customers that malware had been found on point-of-sale (PoS) systems at some of its Checkers and Rally's restaurants. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-28 19:02:02 Business Users Targeted by HawkEye Keylogger Malware (lien direct) HawkEye keylogger campaigns observed in April and May 2019 focused on targeting business users, IBM X-Force security researchers say.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-28 15:33:00 HP Adds New Malware Protection Solution to Latest Laptops (lien direct) HP on Tuesday announced that it teamed up with cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct to provide a new malware protection solution for its latest EliteBook and ZBook laptops. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-28 14:33:04 Sectigo Revokes Certificates Used to Sign Malware Following Recent Report (lien direct) Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA) says it revoked more than 100 digital certificates following a report from Chronicle that thousands of malware samples found on VirusTotal over the past year were digitally signed by certificates issued by Comodo.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-23 15:49:05 Comodo Issued Most Certificates for Signed Malware on VirusTotal (lien direct) Comodo CA (now known as Sectigo) is the Certificate Authority (CA) that issued the largest number of digital certificates used to sign malware samples found on VirusTotal over the past year, Chronicle's security researchers have discovered.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-16 16:41:05 Authorities Takedown GozNym Cybercrime Group That Stole an Estimated $100 Million (lien direct) Authorities in the United States and Europe on Thursday announced the takedown of an organized cybercrime network that used the GozNym malware to steal an estimated $100 million from victims.  Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-15 06:06:05 Microsoft Patches RDS Vulnerability Allowing WannaCry-Like Attacks (lien direct) Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates for May 2019 address nearly 80 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day and a flaw that can be exploited by malware to spread similar to the way the notorious WannaCry did back in 2017. Malware Vulnerability Wannacry
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-14 12:15:01 Hackers Add Security Software Removal to Banload Banking Malware (lien direct) There are two primary characteristics of the Brazilian hacking scene: a focus on Brazil, and the adaptability of the hackers. Very strict money laws make trans-border money movement difficult, ensuring that most targets remain local; and the hackers tend to move on to new targets when the current one becomes too difficult. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-10 13:18:01 Nigerian Cybercrime \'Group\' Has 400 Malicious Actors (lien direct) SilverTerrier is not a traditional cybercrime group. It is the collective name Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks gives to Nigerian cybercriminals. SilverTerrier continues to grow (over 400 individual actors) and evolve (from advance fee and 419 scams to business email compromise (BEC) and malware distribution). Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-10 06:11:04 U.S. Government Details ELECTRICFISH Malware Used by North Korea (lien direct) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday published a malware analysis report detailing another piece of malware used by threat actors linked to the North Korean government. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-09 05:46:00 Information Services Giant Wolters Kluwer Hit by Malware Attack (lien direct) Global information services giant Wolters Kluwer has taken many of its applications and platforms offline after discovering malware on its systems. The Netherlands-based company started seeing what it described as “technical anomalies” on May 6. This triggered an investigation that led to the discovery of malware. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-05-08 14:40:00 Jenkins Vulnerability Exploited to Deliver \'Kerberods\' Malware (lien direct) A vulnerability disclosed late last year has been exploited by malicious actors to deliver a piece of malware that deploys a Monero cryptocurrency miner and looks for new victims on the internet and the local network. Malware Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-10 08:55:04 Triton Hackers Focus on Maintaining Access to Compromised Systems: FireEye (lien direct) The tools and techniques used by the threat group behind the notorious Triton malware show that the hackers are focused on maintaining access to compromised systems, according to FireEye. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-09 18:00:05 New Mirai Variant Targets More Processor Architectures (lien direct) A recently discovered variant of the Mirai malware is targeting more processor architectures than before, which allows it to attack a wider range of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Palo Alto Networks security researchers reveal. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-09 15:36:04 Get Ready for the First Wave of AI Malware (lien direct) While viruses and malware have stubbornly stayed as a top-10 “things I lose sleep over as a CISO,” the overall threat has been steadily declining for a decade. Unfortunately, WannaCry, NotPetya, and an entourage of related self-propagating ransomware abruptly propelled malware back up the list and highlighted the risks brought by modern inter-networked business systems and the explosive growth of unmanaged devices. Ransomware Malware Threat NotPetya Wannacry
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-09 14:54:01 New Version of Flame Malware Platform Discovered (lien direct) The Flame platform was believed dead following public exposure in 2012, but recently discovered evidence suggests that it remained alive, albeit very well hidden, security researchers at Alphabet-owned Chronicle reveal. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-09 14:26:01 Duqu Remained Active After Operations Were Exposed in 2011 (lien direct) The discovery of Duqu 1.5 shows that the threat actor behind the malware did not go dark - as previously believed - after their operations were exposed by security researchers in 2011. Malware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-04 17:23:02 New \'Xwo\' Malware Looks for Exposed Services, Default Passwords (lien direct) A recently identified malware family is actively scanning the Internet for exposed web services and default passwords, AT&T Alien Labs reports. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-04-04 16:56:01 Hundreds Targeted in Recent Roaming Mantis Campaign (lien direct) Hundreds of users have been targeted with malware over the past month as part of attacks that Kaspersky Lab has linked to last year's Roaming Mantis campaign. Malware
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