Pierluigi Paganini
October 28, 2021
AbstractEmu is a new Android malware that can root infected devices to take complete control and evade detection with different tricks. Security researchers at the Lookout Threat Labs have discovered a new Android malware, dubbed AbstractEmu, with rooting capabilities that is distributed on Google Play and prominent third-party stores (i.e. Amazon Appstore and the Samsung Galaxy Store). The malware […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 28, 2021
German authorities have identified a Russian man named Nikolay K. who is suspected to be a prominent member of the REvil ransomware gang. REvil ransomware gang is one of the most successful ransomware operations, the group and its affiliated hit hundreds of organizations worldwide. On July 2, the gang hit the Kaseya cloud-based MSP platform impacting MSPs and their […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 27, 2021
Security firm Avast released today decryptors for AtomSilo and LockFile ransomware that allow victims to recover their files for free. Cyber security firm Avast has released today decryption utilities for AtomSilo and LockFile ransomware that allow the victims to recover their files for free. Experts pointed out that AtomSilo and LockFile ransomware only have a […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 26, 2021
The FBI published a flash alert to warn of the activity of the Ranzy Locker ransomware that had already compromised tens of US companies. The FBI published a flash alert to warn of Ranzy Locker ransomware operations that had already compromised at least 30 US companies this year. The gang has been active since at […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 26, 2021
UltimaSMS, a massive fraud campaign is using Android apps with million of downloads to subscribe victims to premium subscription services. Researchers from Avast have uncovered a widespread premium SMS scam on the Google Play Store, tracked as UltimaSMS, the name comes from the first apps they discovered called Ultima Keyboard 3D Pro. Threat actors used at […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 22, 2021
Groove ransomware operators call on other ransomware groups to stop competing and join the forces to fight against the US. The Groove ransomware gang is calling on other ransomware groups to attack US public sector after a an operation of of law enforcement shut down the infrastructure of the REvil gang. âThe ransomware group REvil […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 22, 2021
FIN7 hacking group created fake cybersecurity companies to hire experts and involve them in ransomware attacks tricking them of conducting a pentest. The FIN7 hacking group is attempting to enter in the ransomware business and is doing it with an interesting technique. The gang space creates fake cybersecurity companies that hire experts requesting them to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 22, 2021
Bitdefender researchers discovered a new Rootkit named FiveSys that abuses Microsoft-Issued Digital Signature signature to evade detection. FiveSys is a new rootkit discovered by researchers from Bitdefender, it is able to evade detection by abusing a Microsoft-issued digital signature. Driver packages that pass Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) testing can be digitally-signed by Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 21, 2021
Evil Corp cybercrime gang is using a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from paying the ransom. Evil Corp has launched a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from making ransom payments. Bleeping Computer, citing Emsisoft CTO Fabian Wosar, reported that the Macaw […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 20, 2021
A Cookie Theft malware was employed in phishing attacks against YouTube creators, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Financially motivated threat actors are using Cookie Theft malware in phishing attacks against YouTube creators since late 2019. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers, who spotted the campaign, the attacks were launched by multiple hack-for-hire […]
