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New HiddenWasp malware targets Linux systems

Malware / Frank Crast / May 31, 2019 / Azazel, HiddenWasp, Linux, malware, Mirai, Trojan

A new strain of malware called “HiddenWasp” targeting Linux-based systems has been discovered by researchers.

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RobbinHood ransomware holds Baltimore City’s data hostage

Cybersecurity Attacks, Endpoint Security, Malware / Frank Crast / May 10, 2019 / Baltimore, malware, Ransomware, RobinHood

Baltimore City computer network has been a victim of a ransomware attack that has taken data for hostage and knocked out city services.

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Magecart skimming attack targets online campus stores

Application Security, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity Attacks, Data Breach, Fraud, Third-Party Security / Frank Crast / May 3, 2019 / e-skimming, Magecart, malware, payments, Skimming, Ticketmaster

Security researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Magecart skimming attack that targeted 201 online campus stores in the United States and Canada.

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HawkEye Reborn: Password Stealer and Keylogger threat

Cybersecurity Attacks, Malware, Password Management / Frank Crast / April 15, 2019 / Cisco, HawkEye, Keylogger, malware

Cisco’s Talos security team has observed ongoing malware distribution campaigns that use a new version of a keylogger and password stealer “HawkEye Reborn v9.”

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Xiaomi phone vulnerabilities found in pre-installed software

Mobile Security, Security Updates & Patches / Frank Crast / April 5, 2019 / Guard Provider, malware, mobile, WiFi, Xiaomi

Check Point security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in security software that comes pre-installed in Xiaomi smartphones.

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New Rietspoof multi-stage malware spreads via instant messaging clients

Malware / Frank Crast / February 19, 2019 / Avast, Live Messenger, malware, Rietspoof, Skype, VBS

A new family of versatile, multi-stage malware is spreading via instant messaging clients, such as Skype and Live Messenger. Avast’s Threat Intelligence Team has been monitoring the malware since August of 2018 and released new details on the threat in a report over the weekend.

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Emotet malware threat re-emerges with new features

Malware, Messaging Security, Phishing / Frank Crast / January 19, 2019 / Cisco, Cybercrime, email, Emotet, malware, Proxy, Ransomware, SORBS, SpamCop, Spamhaus, Talos

The infamous banking trojan Emotet is re-emerging via new cyber campaigns after a low period of activity over the recent Christmas holidays. Emotet is one of the most widely developed and distributed malware families used by cyber criminals.

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PyLocky ransomware decryption tool

Business Continuity & Resiliency, Malware / Frank Crast / January 13, 2019 / C2, Locky, malware, PyLocky, Python, Ransomware, Talos

Talos security researchers have developed a new decryption tool that victims could potentially use to recover files locked out by PyLocky ransomware.

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Malicious memes used in cyber attacks

Cybersecurity Attacks, Malware / Frank Crast / December 18, 2018 / malware, meme

Security researchers have discovered the use of malicious memes used to communicate with malware.

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Linux Rabbit and Rabbot Malware threats

Cybersecurity Attacks, Malware / Frank Crast / December 10, 2018 / C2, Command and Control, Cryptocurrency, CVE-2015-2051, CVE-2016-0792, CVE-2017-6884, CVE-2018-1149, CVE-2018-9866, IOT, Linux, Linux Rabbit, malware, Monero, Rabbot, SSH

Security researchers from Anomali Labs have discovered a new malware dubbed “Linux Rabbit” that has targeted Linux servers and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

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