Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
The APT34 Glimpse project is maybe the most complete APT34 project known so far, the popular researcher Marco Ramilli analyzed it for us. Indeed we might observe a File-based command and control (a quite unusual solution) structure, a VBS launcher, a PowerShell Payload and a covert channel over DNS engine. This last feature is the most […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
Magecart made the headlines again, Magecart Group 12 is conducting a large-scale operation that targets OpenCart online stores. According to security experts at RiskIQ, the Magecart Group 12 is behind a large-scale operation against OpenCart online stores. The attackers used stealth tactics to remain under the radar and siphon payment data from compromised e-commerce sites. […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
The Department of Energy confirmed that in March a cyber event disrupted power grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. The Department of Energy confirmed that on March 2019, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., a cyber event disrupted energy grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. The news was first reported by E&E News, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
A flaw in Dell SupportAssist, a pre-installed tool on most Dell computers, could be exploited by hackers to compromise them remotely. The security researcher Bill Demirkapi (17) has discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Dell SupportAssist utility that is pre-installed on most Dell computers. The vulnerability could be exploited by hackers to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
Experts at Tenable discovered 15 vulnerabilities in eight wireless presentation systems, including flaws that can be exploited to remotely hack devices. Wireless presentation systems are used to display content on a screen or through several devices, including mobile devices and laptops. These systems are widely used in enterprises and educational organizations. Researchers at Tenable discovered […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 02, 2019
Citrix confirmed that the hackers who breached its network stole sensitive personal information of both former and current employees for about six months. In March, the American multinational software company Citrix disclosed a security breach, according to the firm an international cyber criminals gang gained access to its internal network. Experts at cybersecurity firm Resecurity […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 01, 2019
Good news for the victims of the ZQ Ransomware, security experts at Emisisoft have released a free decryptor tool. Good news for the victims of the ZQ Ransomware, security experts at Emisisoft have released a free decryptor tool that allows them to decrypt files for free. ZQ Ransomware infected users in the US, India, Polland, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 01, 2019
The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) warn of “worrying” cyber espionage activities carried out by Russia and China. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) warn of “worrying” cyber espionage activities carried out by Russia and China. The warning is included in the annual report published by the Dutch intelligence that cited as an […]
Pierluigi Paganini
April 30, 2019
Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro estimated the cost of the massive attack cyber attack targeting the company in March at around $50 million. How much cost a security breach? I can tell you that potential damages could be very expensive for companies, for example, the transportation giant Maersk announced in 2017 that it would incur hundreds of […]
Pierluigi Paganini
April 30, 2019
Crooks have stolen $1.75 million in a church BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack, the victim is the Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish. Cybercriminals have stolen $1.75 million in a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack against the Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish. Saint Ambrose is the second largest church in the Diocese of Cleveland and the largest church […]
