malware

Pierluigi Paganini June 22, 2024
Experts found a bug in the Linux version of RansomHub ransomware

The RansomHub ransomware operators added a Linux encryptor to their arsenal, the version targets VMware ESXi environments. RansomHub ransomware operation relies on a new Linux version of the encrypted to target VMware ESXi environments. Although RansomHub only emerged in February 2024, it has rapidly grown and has become the fourth most prolific ransomware operator over […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 20, 2024
China-linked spies target Asian Telcos since at least 2021

A China-linked cyber espionage group has compromised telecom operators in an Asian country since at least 2021. The Symantec Threat Hunter Team reported that an alleged China-linked APT group has infiltrated several telecom operators in a single, unnamed, Asian country at least since 2021. The threat actors used tools associated with Chinese espionage groups, they […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 20, 2024
New Rust infostealer Fickle Stealer spreads through various attack methods

New Rust-based Fickle Malware Uses PowerShell for UAC Bypass and Data Exfiltration A new Rust malware called Fickle Stealer spreads through various attack methods and steals sensitive information. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers detected a new Rust-based information stealer called Fickle Stealer which spread through multiple attack vectors. The malware has an intricate code and relies on multiple […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 19, 2024
Cryptojacking campaign targets exposed Docker APIs

A malware campaign targets publicly exposed Docker API endpoints to deliver cryptocurrency miners and other payloads. Researchers at Datadog uncovered a new cryptojacking campaign linked to the attackers behind Spinning YARN campaign. The threat actors target publicly exposed and unsecured Docker API endpoints for initial access. The attack begins with the threat actor scanning the internet […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 18, 2024
Keytronic confirms data breach after ransomware attack

Printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturer Keytronic disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack. Keytronic has confirmed a data breach after a ransomware group leaked allegedly stolen personal information from its systems. The company did not provide any info on the ransomware operation that hit its network, however Black Basta ransomware group leaked over […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 18, 2024
The Financial Dynamics Behind Ransomware Attacks

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Initially, these attacks involved malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 17, 2024
China-linked Velvet Ant uses F5 BIG-IP malware in cyber espionage campaign

Chinese cyberespionage group Velvet Ant was spotted using custom malware to target F5 BIG-IP appliances to breach target networks. In late 2023, Sygnia researchers responded to an incident suffered by a large organization that they attributed to a China-linked threat actor tracked as ‘Velvet Ant.’ The cyberspies deployed custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 16, 2024
Security Affairs newsletter Round 476 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 for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. London hospitals canceled over 800 operations in the week after Synnovis ransomware attack DORA Compliance Strategy […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 15, 2024
London hospitals canceled over 800 operations in the week after Synnovis ransomware attack

NHS England confirmed that multiple London hospitals impacted by the ransomware attack at Synnovis were forced to cancel planned operations. NHS England confirmed that the recent ransomware attack on Synnovis had a severe impact of multiple London hospitals, forcing them to cancel more than hundreds of scheduled operations. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between Guy’s […]

Pierluigi Paganini June 12, 2024
Ukraine Police arrested a hacker who developed a crypter used by Conti and LockBit ransomware operation

The Ukraine cyber police arrested a Russian man for having developed the crypter component employed in Conti and LockBit ransomware operations. The Ukraine cyber police arrested a Russian man (28) for his role in developing a crypter used in Conti and LockBit ransomware operations. The man was arrested in Kyiv on April 18, 2024, as part of […]