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APT42 Hackers Posing As Event Organizers To Hijack Victim Network
- APT42, a group linked to the Iranian government, is using social engineering tactics to trick organizations into providing credentials to access their cloud environments.
- APT42 exfiltrates data of strategic interest and evades detection by using built-in tools.
- They deliver custom backdoors via spear-phishing and align with their mission to monitor foreign threats and domestic unrest.
- APT42's extensive credential harvesting operations involve tailored spear-phishing campaigns with elaborate social engineering.
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City of Wichita hit by a ransomware attack
- The City of Wichita in Kansas was hit by a ransomware attack.
- The attack occurred on May 5th, 2024, forcing the city to shut down its computer systems.
- The city is working with third-party experts and law enforcement to investigate and contain the incident.
- Currently, some online city services may be temporarily unavailable.
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Finland warns of Android malware campaign targeting bank accounts
- Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) warns of an Android malware campaign targeting bank accounts.
- Scammers send text messages impersonating banks or payment service providers and instruct recipients to install a fake McAfee app.
- The malware allows threat actors to breach victims' bank accounts and transfer money.
- Authorities advise Android users to contact their bank immediately, enable protection measures, and restore factory settings on infected devices.
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Finland authorities warn of Android malware campaign targeting bank users
- Finland authorities warn of ongoing Android malware campaign targeting bank accounts.
- Clients of multiple banks in Finland received text messages instructing them to call a service number and install malware on their Android devices.
- The malware is disguised as McAfee antivirus and grants access to applications and messages, including online banking, enabling theft of funds.
- Authorities advise affected individuals to contact their banks, reset their devices, change passwords, and file a criminal report if financial losses occur.
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Dealing with Stolen Data in Ransomware Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide
- Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat in today's digital age.
- If data is stolen in a ransomware attack, follow these steps:
- Assess the extent of the breach and evaluate the compromised data's sensitivity.
- Invoke an incident response plan, communicate internally, and notify authorities.
- Engage with cybersecurity experts, evaluate legal obligations, and consider negotiation.
- Enhance security measures, monitor for further compromise, and educate employees.
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Ransomware drama: Law enforcement seized Lockbit group’s website again
- Law enforcement seized the Lockbit group’s Tor website again and announced they will reveal more identities of its operators.
- The Lockbit group's Tor website was seized by law enforcement, mocking its administrators.
- Law enforcement controlling the website will reveal the identities of the Lockbit group members on May 7, 2024.
- Lockbit ransomware group claims law enforcement is lying and their operation is still active.
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Malware and its dangerous intentions
- Malware is a malicious software designed to compromise computer systems, steal sensitive information, and harm the user.
- The different types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, keyloggers, and phishing attacks.
- Viruses spread through infected devices, while worms exhaust bandwidth and steal information.
- Trojans disguise as harmless software to gain access and steal sensitive data.
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 470 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
- Blackbasta gang claimed responsibility for Synlab Italia attack
- LockBit published data stolen from Simone Veil hospital in Cannes
- Russia-linked APT28 and crooks are still using the Moobot botnet
- Dirty stream attack poses billions of Android installs at risk
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Medium
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Medium
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2024 Cyberthreats and Industry Trends
- Modular malware families like Yellow Cockatoo have modules to facilitate stealer-like activities.
- In 2023, more macOS systems were targeted by stealer malware.
- Prominent stealer families differentiated themselves with focus and delivery patterns.
- The Red Canary's 2024 Threat Detection Report provides critical insights and best practices to protect against evolving cyberthreats.
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Blackbasta gang claimed responsibility for Synlab Italia attack
- The Blackbasta extortion group claimed responsibility for the attack on Synlab Italia.
- Synlab Italia has been experiencing disruptions since April 18 due to a cyber attack.
- The company disabled all computer systems in Italy as a precautionary measure.
- Blackbasta claimed to have stolen 1.5 TB of data and will publish it on May 11, 2024.
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LockBit published data stolen from Simone Veil hospital in Cannes
- LockBit ransomware operators have published sensitive data allegedly stolen from the Simone Veil hospital in Cannes.
- The cyber attack in April impacted medical procedures and forced personnel to revert to pen and paper.
- The hospital is working with cybersecurity organizations to investigate the incident.
- This is not the first time French hospitals have been targeted by cyber attacks.
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Russia-linked APT28 and crooks are still using the Moobot botnet
- The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter botnet, called Moobot, used by the APT28 group is still active and is also used by cyber criminal organizations.
- Russia-linked threat actors, including APT28, Fancy Bear, and Forest Blizzard, are using the Moobot botnet to harvest credentials, collect NTLMv2 digests, proxy network traffic, and host spear-phishing landing pages and custom tools.
- The Moobot botnet has been active since 2016 and includes routers and virtual private servers (VPS). Despite takedown efforts, multiple systems remain compromised.
- Prominent cybercriminal groups and the Russia-linked APT group Pawn Storm have also been observed using the Moobot botnet for various malicious activities.
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Most of the ransomware incidents invite lawsuits in the United States
- A recent survey suggests that one out of every five ransomware attacks in the United States resulted in legal action, with approximately 123 cases filed.
- Ransomware incidents have been on the rise, with around 3000 occurrences between 2018 and 2023, leading to 355 lawsuits specifically addressing file-encrypting malware attacks.
- Out of 228 resolved cases, 59% resulted in data breach settlements or out-of-court resolutions, while the remaining cases faced penalties for inadequate consumer data protection measures.
- The emergence of double or triple extortion tactics in ransomware attacks creates pressure on victims, leading to legal action as they seek to mitigate the impact of stolen data.
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Gbhackers
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Mal.Metrica Malware Hijacks 17,000+ WordPress Sites
- Mal.Metrica malware campaign has infected over 17,000 WordPress sites.
- Infected websites use fake CAPTCHAs to trick users into clicking, leading to malicious redirects.
- Malicious code is injected through vulnerable WordPress plugins masquerading as legitimate services.
- Researchers have identified the threat actors behind Mal.Metrica and the connection to unpatched vulnerabilities.
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