malware

Pierluigi Paganini January 02, 2024
Experts warn of JinxLoader loader used to spread Formbook and XLoader

JinxLoader is a new Go-based loader that was spotted delivering next-stage malware such as Formbook and XLoader. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks and Symantec warned of a new Go-based malware loader called JinxLoader, which is being used to deliver next-stage payloads such as Formbook and XLoader. The name of the threat comes from a League of Legends character. Palo […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 01, 2024
Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories

These are the Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories … enjoy it. CYBERCRIMINALS LAUNCHED “LEAKSMAS” EVENT IN THE DARK WEB EXPOSING MASSIVE VOLUMES OF LEAKED PII AND COMPROMISED DATA Leaksmas: On Christmas Eve, multiple threat actors released substantial data leaks, Resecurity experts reported. 1.7 TB OF DATA STOLEN FROM DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE FIRM CELLEBRITE LEAKED ONLINE […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 01, 2024
Malware exploits undocumented Google OAuth endpoint to regenerate Google cookies

CloudSEK researchers analyzed a zero-day exploit that can allow the generation of persistent Google cookies through token manipulation. In October 2023, a developer known as PRISMA first uncovered an exploit that allows the generation of persistent Google cookies through token manipulation. An attacker can use the exploit to access Google services, even after a user’s […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 01, 2024
Cactus RANSOMWARE gang hit the Swedish retail and grocery provider Coop

The Cactus ransomware group claims to have hacked Coop, one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden. Coop is one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden, with approximately 800 stores across the country. The stores are co-owned by 3.5 million members in 29 consumer associations. All surplus that is created […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 31, 2023
Security Affairs newsletter Round 452 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. INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 30, 2023
INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp

The INC RANSOM ransomware group claims to have hacked the American multinational corporation Xerox Corp. Xerox Corp provides document management solutions worldwide. The company’s Document Technology segment offers desktop monochrome and color printers, multifunction printers, copiers, digital printing presses, and light production devices; and production printing and publishing systems for the graphic communications marketplace and […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 29, 2023
New Version of Meduza Stealer Released in Dark Web

The Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted a new version of the Meduza stealer (version (2.2)) that was released in the dark web. On Christmas Eve, Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted the author of perspective password stealer Meduza has released a new version (2.2). One of the key significant improvements are support of more software clients (including browser-based […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 28, 2023
Lockbit ransomware attack interrupted medical emergencies gang at a German hospital network

A Lockbit ransomware attack against the German hospital network Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO) caused service disruptions at three hospitals. German hospital network Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO) announced it has suffered service disruptions at three hospitals (Bielefeld, Rheda-Wiedenbrück, and Herford) after a Lockbit ransomware attack. The security incident could have a serious impact on the local […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2023
Xamalicious Android malware distributed through the Play Store

Researchers discovered a new Android malware dubbed Xamalicious that can take full control of the device and perform fraudulent actions. McAfee Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android backdoor dubbed Xamalicious that can take full control of the device and perform fraudulent actions. The malware has been implemented with Xamarin, an open-source framework that allows […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2023
A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest Australian healthcare provider, suffered a data breach after a cyber attack. St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the country, The healthcare system was hit by a cyberattack that resulted in a data breach. St Vincent’s Health Australia reported the incident to local authorities and […]