Pierluigi Paganini
September 07, 2022
A new Linux malware dubbed Shikitega leverages a multi-stage infection chain to target endpoints and IoT devices. Researchers from AT&T Alien Labs discovered a new piece of stealthy Linux malware, dubbed Shikitega, that targets endpoints and IoT devices. The malware outstands for its multistage infection chain, threat actors use it to can gain full control of the system […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 07, 2022
The Moobot botnet is behind a new wave of attacks that started in early August and that target vulnerable D-Link routers. Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 researchers reported a new wave of attacks launched by the Moobot botnet that target vulnerable D-Link routers. The Mirai-based Moobot botnet was first documented by Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers in February […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 06, 2022
One of the US largest School districts, the Los Angeles Unified School District, suffered a ransomware attack during the weekend. The Los Angeles Unified School District is one of the largest school distinct in the US, it was hit by a ransomware attack during the Labor Day weekend. The security breach took place a few […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 06, 2022
Researchers discovered a previously undocumented software control panel, named TeslaGun, used by a cybercrime gang known as TA505. Researchers from cybersecurity firm PRODAFT have discovered a previously undocumented software control panel, tracked as TeslaGun, used by a cybercrime group known as TA505. Russian TA505 hacking group, aka Evil Corp, has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 06, 2022
Interpol arrested 12 individuals which are suspected to be core members of a transnational sextortion ring. Interpol announced the arrest of 12 individuals suspected to be core members of a transnational sextortion ring. The arrests took place in July and August as a result of a joint investigation conducted by Interpol’s cybercrime division and police […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 05, 2022
QNAP warns customers of ongoing DeadBolt ransomware attacks that are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Photo Station. QNAP warns customers of an ongoing wave of DeadBolt ransomware attacks, threat actors are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Photo Station. The attacks started on Saturday meantime the Taiwanese vendor has addressed the vulnerability. “QNAP Systems, Inc. today […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 05, 2022
Experts spotted an upgraded version of the SharkBot malware that was uploaded to the official Google Play Store. Fox IT researchers have spotted an upgraded version of a SharkBot dropper that was uploaded to the official Google Play Store. While previous variants of the dropper relied on Accessibility permissions to automatically install the Sharkbot malware, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 04, 2022
Cybersecurity firm Armorblox discovered a new phishing campaign aimed at American Express customers. Armorblox researchers uncovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting American Express customers. The messages use a malicious attachment and their content attempt to trick cardholders into opening it. The subject of the emails reads “Important Notification About Your Account” in an attempt to urge recipients […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 02, 2022
Electronics giant Samsung has confirmed a new data breach after some of its US systems were compromised in July. After the attack that hit the company in late July 2022, Samsung disclosed a data breach. The Electronics giant discovered on August 4 that threat actors have had access to its systems and exfiltrated customer personal […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 02, 2022
The information-stealing malware Prynt Stealer contains a backdoor that allows stealing the data it has infiltrated from victims. Zscaler researchers discovered Telegram channel-based backdoor in the information stealing malware, Prynt Stealer, which allows to secretly steal a copy of the data exfiltrated from the victims. “Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers have uncovered the Prynt Stealer builder, also […]
