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2022-11-10 15:21:29 | Update your Lenovo laptop\'s firmware now! Flaws could help malware survive a hard disk wipe (lien direct) | PC manufacturer Lenovo has been forced to push out a security update to more than two dozen of its laptop models, following the discovery of high severity vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious hackers. Security researchers at ESET discovered flaws in 25 of its laptop models - including IdeaPads, Slims, and ThinkBooks - that could be used to disable the UEFI Secure Boot process. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2022-07-20 14:32:47 | Anti-Russian denial-of-service app actually infects pro-Ukrainian activists (lien direct) | An app which purported to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the internet infrastructure of Russia, was in reality secretly installing malware on to the devices of pro-Ukrainian activists. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2022-01-16 21:48:05 | A bad day in the office for the REvil ransomware gang, as Russia arrests 14 members (lien direct) | While data-wiping malware is hitting the PCs of multiple Ukrainian organisations, Russia has taken the surprising step of arresting 14 members of the REvil ransomware gang. | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2022-01-16 21:06:47 | Data-wiping malware hitting Ukrainian computers displays fake ransom demand (lien direct) | Someone is targeting Windows computers in Ukraine with malware, and for some reason they want it to look like ransomware. | Malware | ||
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2021-12-02 17:09:50 | FluBot malware warning after 70,000 attacks launched over SMS (lien direct) | Finland's National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about malicious SMS messages that have been spammed out to mobile users, directing iPhone owners to phishing sites and Android users to download malware. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-11-26 20:41:32 | Couple arrested for secretly installing cryptomining software on department store PCs (lien direct) | Police in Tarragona, Spain, have arrested a man and a woman after they allegedly infected computers at high-street stores with malware with the intention of mining cryptocurrency on them. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-11-25 16:54:04 | Sophisticated Tardigrade malware launches attacks on vaccine manufacturing infrastructure (lien direct) | Security researchers are warning biomanufacturing facilities around the world that they are being targeted by a sophisticated new strain of malware, known as Tardigrade. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-11-01 09:32:45 | Alleged Trickbot malware gang member extradited to United States, and appears in court (lien direct) | A 38-year-old Russian national has appeared in a US federal court, after being extradited from South Korea, to face charges of his alleged involvement in the notorious Trickbot malware gang. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-09-30 14:57:04 | Beware poisoned Apple AirTags that exploit unpatched “Lost Mode” flaw (lien direct) | A feature in Apple's AirTag location-tracking devices can be abused to deliver malware or steal credentials from the unwitting Good Samaritan who is trying to locate an AirTag's genuine owner. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-09-08 10:32:47 | Alleged Russian malware developer arrested after being stranded in South Korea due to COVID-19 pandemic (lien direct) | I hate to give advice to those who work for cybercrime gangs, but maybe - if they care about their liberty - they should think long and hard before making any international travel plans. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2021-07-07 10:45:51 | Malware campaign targets companies waiting for Kaseya security patch (lien direct) | While the world continues to wait for Kaseya to issue an update to patch VSA installations against a vulnerability exploited by the REvil ransomware gang, security researchers spotted a malware campaign which is taking advantage of the vacuum. | Ransomware Malware Vulnerability | ||
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2021-04-28 10:09:29 | Update your Macs! Malware attacks can exploit critical flaws in Apple\'s built-in defences (lien direct) | Apple has released a brand new update for its macOS Big Sur operating system, and you really should install it. Amongst other fixes, Big Sur 11.3 patches a zero-day vulnerability that could allow an attacker to craft malicious payloads that will not be checked by Gatekeeper, the security check built into Apple's operating system that is supposed to block the execution of software from untrusted sources. | Malware Vulnerability | ||
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2021-04-27 10:25:18 | Talking malware party tricks and cybersecurity trends (lien direct) | I had great fun this week appearing as a guest on Recorded Future's podcast. Tune in to the podcast to hear host Dave Bittner and I have a casual chat where we share some stories from the trenches, and I confess a malware-related party trick that I used to perform. | Malware | ||
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2021-04-14 23:05:23 | Smashing Security podcast #223: Booze, nudes, and insurance dudes (lien direct) | Should insurance companies be banned from helping companies pay ransomware demands? How has malware messed with motorcars in the United States? And how are cybercriminals exploiting alcohol drinking during the pandemic? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis. | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2021-01-06 15:54:10 | Ill-conceived Donald Trump sex video malware attack attempts to install RAT on Windows PCs (lien direct) | Have you been emailed a file claiming to be video evidence of a Donald Trump sex scandal? Don't click! | Malware | ||
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2020-12-02 16:26:10 | Mac users warned of more Ocean Lotus malware targeted attacks (lien direct) | Security researchers have warned of the latest incarnation of a backdoor trojan horse that has been used in the past to target Mac users. If you're a Mac user, I really hope you're running anti-virus software. | Malware | APT 32 | |
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2020-11-09 14:50:15 | Campari staggers to its feet following $15 million Ragnar Locker ransomware attack (lien direct) | Campari was targeted by hackers using the Ragnar Locker ransomware. According to some reports, the malware attack managed to encrypt data on 24 of the company's servers around the world, and the hackers responsible have demanded a cryptocurrency ransom worth $15 million. | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2020-10-02 09:28:41 | Malware campaign poses as Team Blue Take Action email (lien direct) | Cybercriminals have sent out thousands of malware-laden emails, using lures related to the US elections, to companies across America. | Malware | ||
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2020-09-01 15:51:03 | Hackers tricked Apple into approving malicious Adobe Flash Player update (lien direct) | Whoops! Apple accidentally approved malware posing as an update for Adobe Flash Player, allowing it to run unhindered on macOS. | Malware | ||
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2020-09-01 10:53:27 | Hack this email account… plz plz plz! (lien direct) | Running a security blog means that I'm always interested in receiving tips about data breaches, vulnerabilities, malware attacks, and the like. But I do explain that I'm not available to help troubleshoot PC problems or provide technical support – there simply aren't enough hours in the day, and it doesn't put any crumbs on the dining room table. This morning, however, I received a very polite message from a reader of the blog. | Malware Hack | ||
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2020-07-15 09:50:07 | “Secure in your thoughts” – malware memories and brain passwords in the Stroke of Genius podcast (lien direct) | I’m in the latest episode of the “Stroke of Genius” podcast, which looks at passwords and how researchers are exploring ways to use brain patterns as a way to unlock devices. I’m on hand to describe the workings of some notorious password-stealing malware, and also share some stories of how computer games helped me get a job in the cybersecurity industry. | Malware | ||
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2020-07-02 16:06:55 | Websites of eight US cities poisoned by malware skimming the credit card details of residents (lien direct) | Beware if you’re paying your bills for local government services – the payment information you type into that web form may be heading straight to cybercriminals. | Malware | ||
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2020-06-17 16:28:12 | New Mac malware spreads disguised as Flash Player installer via Google search results (lien direct) | Apple Mac users are warned of a new in-the-wild malware threat which masquerades as an installer for Adobe Flash Player. | Malware Threat | ||
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2020-06-16 10:39:04 | Credit-card skimming malware hit websites as Coronavirus lockdown forced retailers to close high street stores (lien direct) | On March 20th, the Claire’s accessories retail chain beloved by young girls around the world made the sensible decision to close all of its physical stores in response to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. A nuisance for shoppers, certainly. But also an opportunity if you were a malicious hacker. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender Business Insights blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-05-08 17:43:40 | Could this be the world\'s most harmless IoT botnet? (lien direct) | When researchers investigate suspected malware on an IoT device they normally expect to find a cryptominer to earn a hacker digital cash or perhaps botnet code to launch DDoS attacks against websites. But that wasn’t the case with the Cereals botnet. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-05-05 22:08:06 | Kaiji – a new strain of IoT malware seizing control and launching DDoS attacks (lien direct) | Kaiji, a new botnet campaign, created from scratch rather than resting on the shoulders of those that went before it, is infecting Linux-based servers and IoT devices with the intention of launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-04-30 13:08:36 | Newly-discovered Android malware steals banking passwords and 2FA codes (lien direct) | Security researchers are warning of a new mobile banking trojan that steals details from over 200 financial apps and intercepts SMS messages to bypass two-factor authentication mechanisms. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-19 10:51:28 | More business websites hit by credit-card skimming malware (lien direct) | In the last few days it has come to light that blender manufacturer NutriBullet and guitar tuition website Truefire fell foul of hackers who planted Magecart-style malicious code on their sites which went undetected for months, stealing the credit card details and personal information from users. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender Business Insights blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-09 14:55:48 | Coronavirus map used to spread malware (lien direct) | Security researchers have found malicious code hiding behind a website that claimed to show an up-to-date global heatmap of Coronavirus reports. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-06 14:26:09 | Over one billion Android devices at risk as they no longer receive security updates (lien direct) | More than one billion Android devices are at risk of being hacked or infected by malware, because they are no longer supported by security updates and built-in protection. That’s the conclusion of an investigation which found that at-risk smartphones are still being sold, despite the range of malware and other threats to which they are vulnerable. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2020-02-03 12:35:38 | Coronavirus – hackers exploit fear of infection to spread malware (lien direct) | With sad predictability cybercriminals are exploiting the Coronavirus outbreak that occurred in Wuhan, mainland China, and is now causing new infections around the world. | Malware | ||
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2020-01-30 11:51:03 | Smashing Security #163: Russian heists and Ring wrongs (lien direct) | Should possessing malware be illegal in itself? How did a Russian cryptocurrency exchange millionaire lose his fortune? And what on earth are Amazon Ring doorbell cams up to now? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Lisa Forte, and Adrian Sanabria from Thinkst Canary. | Malware | ||
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2020-01-28 13:21:25 | 1 in 10 Macs hit by crude malware that poses as Flash Player update, reports Kaspersky (lien direct) | If the criminals are continuing to make money by infecting Apple Mac computers in this fashion, whatever makes you think that they’ll come up with a more original social engineering trick? | Malware | ||
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2020-01-06 10:01:09 | Travelex still offline after discovering malware on New Year\'s Eve, and other banks\' currency services are also affected (lien direct) | The world’s largest foreign exchange bureau is still offline today, and the online currency services of other high street banks are disrupted. | Malware | ||
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2019-12-10 14:20:28 | Snatch ransomware reboots Windows in Safe Mode to bypass anti-virus protection (lien direct) | Never let it be said that malware authors don’t continue to find innovative ways to prevent their creations from being detected. | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2019-11-07 11:55:07 | Mac users warned that disabling all Office macros doesn\'t actually disable all Office macros (lien direct) | It's been almost 25 years since macro malware first reared its head, and it would be nice to think that the defences Microsoft has built into its Office suite in the years since would do a half-decent job of stemming the threat. Unfortunately, it seems that's not the case – at least not for users of the Mac version of Microsoft Office. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2019-10-21 12:42:19 | Avast fends off hacker who breached its internal network in copycat CCleaner attack (lien direct) | Czech anti-virus firm Avast has been targeted for a second time by hackers seemingly attempting to plant malware inside a malicious CCleaner update. | Malware | CCleaner | |
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2019-08-16 09:48:05 | European Central Bank confirms website hack and data breach (lien direct) | The European Central Bank (ECB), the central bank of the 19 European countries which have adopted the euro, has shut down a compromised website after it discovered that hackers had planted malware that stole information from newsletter subscribers. | Data Breach Malware Hack | ||
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2019-08-14 13:59:01 | Microsoft warns of wormable vulnerabilities in Windows (lien direct) | Microsoft’s security team warns that the remote code execution vulnerabilities could be abused by malware to spread from computer to computer without requiring any user interaction. Patch your systems now! Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2019-08-07 16:53:04 | AT&T workers bribed to install malware on company network and unlock iPhones (lien direct) | 34-year-old Muhammad Fahd has been charged for his part in a criminal scheme that is said to have cost AT&T millions of dollars. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2019-07-03 12:02:05 | US Cyber Command warns nation-state hackers are exploiting old Microsoft Outlook bug. Make sure you\'re patched! (lien direct) | US Cyber Command has issued an alert about an unnamed foreign country’s attempt to spread malware through the exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, as concerns are raised of a rise in an Iranian-backed hacking group’s activities. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware Vulnerability | ||
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2019-07-01 13:43:02 | Malware makes an exhibition of itself (lien direct) | If you happen to be in the Netherlands in the next few months you may be interested in dropping into an unusual art exhibition. From Friday 5 July until 10 November, you’ll be able to check out “Malware: Symptoms of Viral Infection” at the Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. | Malware | ||
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2019-05-30 13:34:00 | HiddenWasp malware seizes control of Linux systems (lien direct) | Security researchers have discovered a new strain of malware that they believe is being used in targeted attacks to seize control of Linux systems and open backdoors for remote hackers. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2019-05-16 15:35:05 | $100 million GozNym cybercrime network dismantled as suspects charged (lien direct) | The sophisticated conspiracy saw tens of thousands of victims’ computers infected with the GozNym malware in order to steal online banking passwords, and raid accounts. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. | Malware | ||
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2019-05-16 12:52:04 | Oh, the irony… Malware spread via Best of the Web security seals (lien direct) | The very thing that websites were using to reassure you that they were secure… was insecure, and putting website visitors’ personal data at risk. | Malware | ||
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2019-05-08 10:52:05 | Malware takes Wolters Kluwer CCH cloud accounting service offline (lien direct) | Wolters Kluwer, the company behind cloud accounting software CCH, has confirmed that its service was knocked offline after malware was discovered on its systems. | Malware | ||
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2019-04-25 10:43:01 | Smashing Security #125: Pick of the thief! (lien direct) | WannaCry’s “accidental hero” pleads guilty to malware charges, Samsung and Nokia have fingerprint fumbles, the NCSC publishes a list of 100,000 dreadful passwords, and Apple finds itself at the centre of an identity mix-up. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by John Hawes. | Malware Guideline | Wannacry | |
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2019-04-18 10:57:01 | Smashing Security #124: Poisoned porn ads, the A word, and why why why Wipro? (lien direct) |  The hacker who lived the high life after spreading malware via porn sites, Wipro demonstrates how to turn a cybersecurity crisis into a PR disaster, and why are humans listening in to your Alexa conversations?
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Brian Honan.
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2019-04-12 13:39:01 | Bayrob malware gang convicted of infecting over 400,000 computers worldwide, stealing millions through online auction fraud (lien direct) |  A US court has convicted two Romanian hackers belonging to the Bayrob malware gang after they infected over 400,000 computers around the world, and stole millions of dollars.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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2019-04-11 14:31:00 | (Déjà vu) High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via porn websites (lien direct) |  A British man has been jailed for over six years after exploiting ad networks on pornographic websites to spread malware onto innocent users' computers.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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