malware

Pierluigi Paganini January 04, 2025
Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers

Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers, impersonating Hardhat plugins to steal private keys and sensitive data. Hardhat, by the Nomic Foundation, is an essential Ethereum tool, enabling streamlined smart contract and dApp development with customizable plugins. Socket researchers reported a supply chain attack targeting the Nomic Foundation and Hardhat platforms, attackers use malicious npm packages to […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 03, 2025
FireScam Android info-stealing malware supports spyware capabilities

FireScam malware steals credentials and financial data by monitoring Android app notifications and sending data to a Firebase database. Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma warns of the FireScam Android info-stealing malware that supports spyware capabilities. The malicious code steals credentials and financial data by monitoring app notifications and sending the information to a Firebase database. The malware […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 31, 2024
Rhode Island ’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web

Rhode Island ’s health benefits system was hacked, and threat actors leaked residents’ data on the dark web. Cybercriminals leaked data stolen from Rhode Island ‘s health benefits system on the dark web. Gov. Daniel McKee stated the state had prepared for this and is informing impacted individuals. RIBridges supports state programs like Medicaid, SNAP, […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 31, 2024
Hacking campaign compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions

Threat actors compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions leading to the exposure of data from over 600,000 users. A supply chain attack compromised 16 Chrome browser extensions, exposing over 600,000 users. Threat actors targeted the publishers of the extensions on the Chrome Web Store via phishing messages, then once obtained access to their account […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 29, 2024
Security Affairs newsletter Round 504 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Pro-Russia group NoName targeted the websites of Italian airports North Korea actors use OtterCookie malware in Contagious Interview […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 28, 2024
North Korea actors use OtterCookie malware in Contagious Interview campaign

North Korea-linked threat actors are using the OtterCookie backdoor to target software developers with fake job offers. North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. The Contagious Interview campaign was first detailed by Palo Alto Networks […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2024
Brazilian citizen charged for threatening to release data stolen from a company in 2020

A Brazilian citizen faces U.S. charges for allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company in a March 2020 security breach. The U.S. government has charged the Brazilian citizen Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, with allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company during a March 2020 security breach. De Oliveira was charged […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 26, 2024
A new Mirai botnet variant targets DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs

Akamai researchers discovered a new Mirai botnet variant targeting a vulnerability in DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs. Akamai researchers spotted a Mirai-based botnet that is exploiting an remote code execution vulnerability in DigiEver DS-2105 Pro NVRs. The experts pointed out that this Mirai variant has been modified to use improved encryption algorithms. The Mirai variant incorporates ChaCha20 and […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 26, 2024
A ransomware attack disrupted services at Pittsburgh Regional Transit

A ransomware attack on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) was the root cause of the agency’s service disruptions. On December 23, 2024, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced it was actively responding to a ransomware attack that was first detected on Thursday, December 19. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is the public transportation agency that serves the Pittsburgh […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 25, 2024
BellaCPP, Charming Kitten’s BellaCiao variant written in C++

Iran-linked APT group Charming Kitten has been observed using a new variant of the BellaCiao malware dubbed BellaCPP, Kaspersky researchers warn. The Iran-linked APT group Charming Kitten has been observed using a C++ variant of the BellaCiao malware, dubbed BellaCPP. BellaCiao, a .NET-based malware, combines webshell persistence with covert tunneling. The malicious code was first […]