Pierluigi Paganini
January 13, 2024
The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) reported an increase in Akira ransomware attacks, targeting organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. Akira ransomware infections were first reported in Finland […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 12, 2024
Researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 in the Apache OfBiz. Researchers from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck have created a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 (CVSS score: 9.8) in the Apache OfBiz. In December, experts warned of an authentication bypass zero-day flaw that affects Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 10, 2024
Researchers and the Dutch Police released a decryptor for the Tortilla variant of the Babuk ransomware after the arrest of its operator. Cisco Talos researchers obtained a decryptor for the Babuk Tortilla ransomware variant. The experts were able to extract and share the private decryption key used by the ransomware operators. Talos experts shared the key […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 09, 2024
The LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on the Capital Health hospital network. The LockBit ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that hit the Capital Health hospital network in November 2023. Capital Health Regional Medical Center is a member of Capital Health System. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Capital Health […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 09, 2024
A hacker group that calls itself Anonymous Arabic is distributing a stealthy remote access trojan called Silver RAT. Cyfirma researchers observed threat actors called âAnonymous Arabicâ distributing a C# remote access trojan called Silver RAT. The malware supports multiple capabilities, including bypassing anti-viruses and covertly launching hidden applications, browsers, and keyloggers. The hacker group is active on […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 08, 2024
A new variant of the Bandook remote access trojan (RAT) was spotted in attacks aimed at Windows machines. Reseachers from Fortinet observed a new variant of a remote access trojan dubbed Bandook that has been used in phishing attacks against Windows users. Bandook has been active since 2007, it has been continuously developed since then and was […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 06, 2024
Merck has resolved a dispute with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim arising from the NotPetya malware incident. Merck and its insurers have agreed with a $1.4 billion claim arising from the large-scale NotPetya cyberattack. Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) outside the United States and Canada, is an American […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 05, 2024
A threat actor announced the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. The seller clarified that it has […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 04, 2024
Researchers discovered three malicious packages in the PyPI repository targeting Linux systems with a cryptocurrency miner. Fortinet researchers discovered three malicious packages in the open-source PyPI repository. The three packages named modularseven, driftme, and catme were designed to target Linux systems to deploy a crypto miner. The packages have the same author, known as “sastra”, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 02, 2024
A team of researchers released a suite of tools that could help victims to decrypt data encrypted with by the Black Basta ransomware. Independent security research and consulting team SRLabs discovered a vulnerability in Black Basta ransomwareâs encryption algorithm and exploited it to create a free decryptor. The Black Basta ransomware group has been active since April […]
