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Sysrv botnet is more powerful than ever: New exploits to take control of Linux and Windows devices

On: May 18, 2022

Tagged: botnet, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Hacking, Information Security, Linux, malware, security flaws, Sysrv botnet, technology, Windows

In its most recent release, the operators of the Sysrv botnet included new exploits to use new vulnerabilities, posing a serious threat to Windows and Linux systems. Identified as Sysrv-K,Read More →

GoDaddy Managed WordPress hosting websites are getting infected with malware. Secure your site

On: March 17, 2022

In: Virus

Tagged: backdoor, content management system (CMS), Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, GoDaddy, Hacking, Information Security, malware, security flaws, Wordfence, Wordpress

This week, Wordfence research teams detected an increase in infected websites hosted on the WordPress service managed by web hosting firm GoDaddy, which includes MediaTemple, tsoHost, 123Reg, Domain Factory, HeartRead More →

Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Server let two ransomware actors attack a Canadian healthcare company; Karma just stole data, while Conti encrypted it

On: March 1, 2022

In: Virus

Tagged: Conti ransomware, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Hacking, Information Security, Karma ransomware, malware, Microsoft Exchange Server, ProxyShell, ransomware, sophos

In December 2021 a Canadian-based medical services firm was attacked by two ransomware operations employing remarkably different tactics, leaving the affected infrastructure in critical condition. According to the Sophos report,Read More →

Analyzing Trickbot malware is impossible? New anti-reverse engineering will shut down Windows

On: January 26, 2022

In: Virus

Tagged: banking Trojan, Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hackers, Hacking, incidents, Information Security, JavaScript, malware, Malware Analysis, obfuscation, reverse engineering, Trickbot, Windows

Cybersecurity specialists mention that the developers of the Trickbot Trojan have added a new set of advanced features to prevent researchers from reverse-engineering this malware, protection based on the blockingRead More →

New ransomware deletes all data from affected systems via Master Boot Record (MBR) malware

On: January 17, 2022

In: Virus

Tagged: Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, DEV-0586, Discord, hackers, Hacking, Hacking Tools, Information Security, malware, Master Boot Record (MBR), Microsoft, ransomware, security flaws, Ukraine

Microsoft security teams identified a malware operation apparently targeting organizations based in Ukraine. Identified in early 2022, this malware appears to be linked to complex geopolitical conflicts in the region,Read More →

New malware monitors victims’ activity for months before performing financial transactions from stolen data

On: January 5, 2022

In: Virus

Tagged: advanced persistent threat (APT), backdoor, banking fraud, cybersecurity, electronic fraud, Elephant Beetle, financial scam, hackers, Hacking, hacking groups, Hacking Tools, Information Security, malware, network security

A recent report details the operation of a financial and electronic fraud operation deployed by a highly sophisticated and stealthy hacking group, capable of compromising bank transaction processing systems andRead More →

LockBit ransomware hackers offer millions to employees of attacked companies to inject malware into affected systems

On: August 5, 2021

In: Virus

Tagged: Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Dark Web, LockBit, malware, ransomware, ransomware-as-a-service, threat actors

As many will already know, most ransomware groups currently operate as ransomware as a service (RaaS) platforms, meaning that they are comprised of a set of malware developers who partnerRead More →

Richest ransomware group launches new malware to hide itself from the FBI

On: June 7, 2021

In: Virus

Tagged: Babuk, BitPaymer, Cyberattack, cybersecurity, Evil Corp, Hacking, ID Ransomware, malware, PayloadBIN, phishing, ransomware

A security report states that PayloadBIN, a recently detected malware variant, was developed by the cybercriminal group Evil Corp, also identified as Indrik Spider. This group initially operated as anRead More →

Ransomware hackers infect major meat processing company

On: June 1, 2021

In: Virus

Tagged: Cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Hacking, incidents, JBS, malware, ransomware, Russia

A recent cyberattack would have severely impacted the operations of JBS, one of the most important meat processing companies and operating in multiple countries. According to early reports, the problemRead More →