Ransomware Archives - Page 4 of 5

VMware, Microsoft warn of widespread Chromeloader malware attacks

09/21/2022
Cyber News
Breach, C2, Exploit, Hacking, PrivEsc, Ransomware, RCE, Security

Because adware doesn't create notable damage to victims' systems, besides eating up some bandwidth, it is usually a threat that is ignored or downplayed by analysts

21 September

Emotet botnet now pushes Quantum and BlackCat ransomware

09/19/2022
Cyber News
C2, Exploit, Hacking, Malware, Phishing, PrivEsc, Ransomware

The botnet is now being used to install a Cobalt Strike beacon on infected systems as a second-stage payload

19 September

Lampion malware returns in phishing attacks abusing WeTransfer

Lampion is an active and stealthy threat, and users should be cautious with unsolicited emails asking them to download files, even from legitimate cloud services.

10 September

Cybercrime Groups Increasingly Adopting Sliver Command-and-Control Framework

Sliver presents an attractive alternative for threat actors looking for a lesser-known attack toolset with a low barrier for entry

26 August

Phishing attacks abusing SaaS platforms see a massive 1,100% growth

If a message that makes bold claims or requests urgent action from you lands in your inbox, avoid clicking embedded links or buttons, but instead use a search engine to locate the official site of the potentially spoofed platform.

24 August

FBI warns of residential proxies used in credential stuffing attacks

Typically, these proxies are made available to cybercriminals by hacking legitimate residential devices such as modems or other IoTs or through malware that converts a home user's computer into a proxy without their knowledge.

23 August

CISA adds 7 vulnerabilities to list of bugs exploited by hackers

08/19/2022
Cyber News
0day, DDoS, Denial of Service, Malware, Patching, Ransomware

The 'Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog' is a list of vulnerabilities shared by CISA that are known to be actively exploited in cyberattacks and must be patched by the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies.

19 August

Credential Theft Is (Still) A Top Attack Method

The stats don't lie. Cybercriminals are advancing, there's no doubt, but if there's an option to take the path of least resistance, they'll take it. Too often, that means compromising passwords and exploiting vulnerable access points.

16 August

Conti Cybercrime Cartel Using ‘BazarCall’ Phishing Attacks as Initial Attack Vector

Three different offshoots of the notorious Conti cybercrime cartel have resorted to the technique of call-back phishing as an initial access vector to breach targeted networks.

11 August

New GwisinLocker ransomware encrypts Windows and Linux ESXi servers

A new ransomware family called 'GwisinLocker' targets South Korean healthcare, industrial, and pharmaceutical companies with Windows and Linux encryptors, including support for encrypting VMware ESXi servers and virtual machines.

7 August

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