A Ukrainian security researcher has leaked more source code from the Conti ransomware operation to protest the gang’s position on the conflict. Hacker leaked a new version of the Conti ransomware source code on Twitter as retaliation of the gang’s support to Russia The attack against the Conti ransomware and the data leak is retaliation […]
The DirtyMoe botnet continues to evolve and now includes a module that implements wormable propagation capabilities. In June 2021, researchers from Avast warned of the rapid growth of the DirtyMoe botnet (PurpleFox, Perkiler, and NuggetPhantom), which passed from 10,000 infected systems in 2020 to more than 100,000 in the first half of 2021. Experts defined DirtyMoe as a […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. The advisory was published in coordination with the US Treasury Department and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network […]
Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft released a free decryptor that allows the victims of the Diavol ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool to help Diavol ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom. In January, the FBI officially linked the Diavol ransomware operation to the infamous TrickBot […]
Experts spotted a new Unix rootkit, called Caketap, that was used to steal ATM banking data. Mandiant researchers discovered a new Unix rootkit named Caketap, which is used to steal ATM banking data, while investigating the activity of the LightBasin cybercrime group (aka UNC1945). The China-linked hacking group has been active since at least 2016, according […]
The recently discovered Cyclops Blink botnet, which is believed to be a replacement for the VPNFilter botnet, is now targeting the ASUS routers. The recently discovered Cyclops Blink botnet is now targeting the ASUS routers, reports Trend Micro researchers. The Cyclops Blink malware has been active since at least June 2019, it targets WatchGuard Firebox and other […]
Microsoft released an open-source tool to secure MikroTik routers and check for indicators of compromise for Trickbot malware infections. Microsoft has released an open-source tool, dubbed RouterOS Scanner, that can be used to secure MikroTik routers and check for indicators of compromise associated with Trickbot malware infections. “This analysis has enabled us to develop a […]
Researchers uncovered a new Linux botnet, tracked as B1txor20, that exploits the Log4J vulnerability and DNS tunnel. Researchers from Qihoo 360’s Netlab have discovered a new backdoor used to infect Linux systems and include them in a botnet tracked as B1txor20. The malware was first spotted on February 9, 2022, when 360Netlab’s honeypot system captured […]
Experts discovered a new wiper, tracked as CaddyWiper, that was employed in attacks targeting Ukrainian organizations. Experts at ESET Research Labs discovered a new data wiper, dubbed CaddyWiper, that was employed in attacks targeting Ukrainian organizations. The security firm has announced the discovery of the malware with a series of tweets: “This new malware erases […]
Brazilian trojan impacting Portuguese users and using the same capabilities seen in other Latin American threats Introduction A new variant of a Brazilian trojan has impacted Internet end users in Portugal since last month (February 2022). Although there are no significant differences and sophistication in contrast to other well-known trojans such as Maxtrilha, URSA, and Javali, an analysis […]