Tag: Virus&Malware
‘Xenomorph’ Android Trojan Targets 56 Banking Applications
More than 50,000 individuals have downloaded a new Android banking trojan through Google Play, according to online fraud detection firm ThreatFabric.
Wiper Used in Attack on Iran National Media Network
An analysis of a January attack targeting Iran’s national media corporation has found the use of multiple malware families, including a data-wiper and custom backdoors.
Researchers Devise Method to Decrypt Hive Ransomware-Encrypted Data
A group of academic researchers has found a way to exploit a security flaw in the encryption algorithm used by the Hive ransomware to recover hijacked and encrypted data.
Conti Ransomware ‘Acquires’ TrickBot as It Thrives Amid Crackdowns
Experts at threat intelligence and ransomware disruption company AdvIntel believe the notorious TrickBot malware has reached its limits, but its development team appears to have been “acquired” by the Conti ransomware gang, which has been thriving amid recent crackdowns.
Fast-Growing Golang-Based ‘Kraken’ Botnet Emerges
Over the past several months, a new Golang-based botnet targeting Windows has been ensnaring hundreds of new systems with every newly deployed command and control (C&C) server, cybersecurity firm ZeroFox reports.
Microsoft Teams Abused for Malware Distribution in Recent Attacks
A recently identified malicious campaign has been abusing Microsoft Teams for the distribution of malware, enterprise email security firm Avanan reports.
Bot Detection Firm Netacea Closes $12 Million Funding Round
Early-stage bot detection and mitigation company Netacea has closed a $12 million (£9 million) Series A investment to build out its anti-fraud technology platform.
The investment was led by Mercia Asset Management, with participation from a wide range of private investors with experience in the cybersecurity industry.
Ransomware-Related Data Leaks Nearly Doubled in 2021: Report
There was a significant increase in ransomware-related data leaks and interactive intrusions in 2021, according to the 2022 Global Threat Report released on Tuesday by endpoint security firm CrowdStrike.
Google Offering $91,000 Rewards for Linux Kernel, GKE Zero-Days
Technology giant Google is offering bigger cash awards for hackers reporting critical security flaws affecting the Linux Kernel, GKE, Kubernetes, and kCTF.
Researchers Dissect Activity of Cybercrime Group Targeting Aviation, Other Sectors
Proofpoint’s security researchers have taken a deep dive into the activity of TA2541, a threat actor targeting the aerospace, aviation, defense, manufacturing and transportation sectors for years.
FBI Warns of BlackByte Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
The BlackByte ransomware has been used in attacks on at least three critical infrastructure sectors in the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) warn in a joint advisory.
Legit Security Raises $30M to Tackle Supply Chain Security
A team of Israeli entrepreneurs with roots in the application security ecosystem is taking a stab at software supply chain security with big backing from Bessemer Venture Partners.
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