Emotet botnet starts blasting malware again after 5 month break
The Emotet malware operation is again spamming malicious emails after almost a five-month "vacation" that saw little activity from the notorious cybercrime operation. [...]
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New Azov data wiper tries to frame researchers and BleepingComputer
A new and destructive 'Azov Ransomware' data wiper is being heavily distributed through pirated software, key generators, and adware bundles, trying to frame well-known security researchers by claiming they are behind the attack. [...]
Actively exploited Windows MoTW zero-day gets unofficial patch
A free unofficial patch has been released for an actively exploited zero-day that allows files signed with malformed signatures to bypass Mark-of-the-Web security warnings in Windows 10 and Windows 11. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 28th 2022 - Healthcare leaks
This week, we learned of healthcare data leaks out of Australia, information about existing attacks, and reports on how ransomware gangs operate and partner with malware developers for initial access. [...]
Intel confirms leaked Alder Lake BIOS Source Code is authentic
Intel has confirmed that a source code leak for the UEFI BIOS of Alder Lake CPUs is authentic and has been released by a third party. [...]
Fake Solana Phantom security updates push crypto-stealing malware
Hackers are airdropping NFTs to Solana cryptocurrency owners pretending to be alerts for a new Phantom security update that lead to the installation of password-stealing malware and the theft of cryptocurrency wallets. [...]
Solana Phantom security update NFTs push password-stealing malware
Hackers are airdropping NFTs to Solana cryptocurrency owners pretending to be alerts for a new Phantom security update that lead to the installation of password-stealing malware and the theft of cryptocurrency wallets. [...]
ADATA denies RansomHouse cyberattack, says leaked data from 2021 breach
Taiwanese chip maker ADATA denies claims of a RansomHouse cyberattack after the threat actors began posting the company's stolen files on their data leak site. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 7th 2022 - A 20 year sentence
It was a very quiet week regarding ransomware news, with the most significant news being the sentencing of a Netwalker affiliate to 20-years in prison. [...]
Hacker steals $566 million worth of crypto from Binance Bridge
Hackers have reportedly stolen 2 million Binance Coins (BNB), worth $566 million, from the Binance Bridge. [...]
Netwalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison
Former Netwalker ransomware affiliate Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and demanded to forfeit $21.5 million for his attacks on a Tampa company and other entities. [...]
Optus confirms 2.1 million ID numbers exposed in data breach
Optus confirmed yesterday that 2.1 million customers had government identification numbers compromised during a cyberattack last month. [...]
Fake Microsoft Exchange ProxyNotShell exploits for sale on GitHub
Scammers are impersonating security researchers to sell fake proof-of-concept ProxyNotShell exploits for newly discovered Microsoft Exchange zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
Ransomware gang leaks data stolen from LAUSD school system
The Vice Society Ransomware gang published data and documents Sunday morning that were stolen from the Los Angeles Unified School District during a cyberattack earlier this month. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - September 30th 2022 - Emerging from the Shadows
This week's news primarily revolves around LockBit, BlackMatter, and the rising enterprise-targeting Royal ransomware operation. [...]
New Royal Ransomware emerges in multi-million dollar attacks
A new ransomware operation named Royal is quickly ramping up, targeting corporations with ransom demands ranging from $250,000 to over $2 million. [...]
Hackers now sharing cracked Brute Ratel post-exploitation kit online
The Brute Ratel post-exploitation toolkit has been cracked and is now being shared for free across Russian-speaking and English-speaking hacking communities. [...]
Hacker shares how they allegedly breached Fast Company’s site
Fast Company took its website offline after it was hacked to display stories and push out Apple News notifications containing obscene and racist comments. Today, the hacker shared how they allegedly breached the site. [...]
Leaked LockBit 3.0 builder used by ‘Bl00dy’ ransomware gang in attacks
The relatively new Bl00Dy Ransomware Gang has started to use a recently leaked LockBit ransomware builder in attacks against companies. [...]
Windows 11 now warns when typing your password in Notepad, websites
Windows 11 22H2 was just released, and with it comes a new security feature called Enhanced Phishing Protection that warns users when they enter their Windows password in insecure applications or on websites. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - September 23rd 2022 - LockBit leak
This week we saw some embarrassment for the LockBit ransomware operation when their programmer leaked a ransomware builder for the LockBit 3.0 encryptor. [...]
UK Police arrests teen believed to be behind Uber, Rockstar hacks
The City of London police announced on Twitter today the arrest of a British 17-year-old teen suspected of being involved in recent cyberattacks. [...]
Train to become an ethical hacker with this $35 course deal
The point is, if you want to advance your career in IT and get a better handle on cyber threat mitigation, then The 2023 Complete Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle is a great place to start. It's convenient, it's fun, and since it's on sale, it's very easy …
LockBit ransomware builder leaked online by “angry developer”
The LockBit ransomware operation has suffered a breach, with an allegedly disgruntled developer leaking the builder for the gang's newest encryptor. [...]
2K game support hacked to email RedLine info-stealing malware
Hackers have compromised the support system of American video game publisher 2K and now are sending support tickets to gamers containing the RedLine password-stealing malware. [...]
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