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Threats

• Microsoft Buys Corp.com So Bad Guys Can’t In February, KrebsOnSecurity told the story of a private citizen auctioning off the dangerous domain corp.com for the starting price of $1.7 million. Domain experts called corp.com dangerous because years of testing have shown whoever wields it would have access to an unending stream of passwords, email and other sensitive data from hundreds of thousands…Krebs on SecurityApr 07 2020
• ‘War Dialing’ Tool Exposes Zoom’s Password ProblemsAs the Coronavirus pandemic continues to force people to work from home, countless companies are now holding daily meetings using videoconferencing services from Zoom. But without the protection of a password, there's a decent chance your next Zoom meeting could be "Zoom bombed" -- attended or disrupted by someone who doesn't belong. And according to…Krebs on SecurityApr 02 2020
• Phish of GoDaddy Employee Jeopardized Escrow.com, Among OthersA spear-phishing attack this week hooked a customer service employee at GoDaddy.com, the world's largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The incident gave the phisher the ability to view and modify key customer records, access that was used to briefly hijack domains for a half-dozen GoDaddy customers, including transaction brokering site escrow.com.Krebs on SecurityApr 01 2020
• Annual Protest to ‘Fight Krebs’ Raises €150K+In 2018, KrebsOnSecurity unmasked the creators of Coinhive -- a now-defunct cryptocurrency mining service that was being massively abused by cybercriminals -- as the administrators of a popular German language image-hosting forum. In protest of that story, forum members donated hundreds of thousands of euros to nonprofits that combat cancer (Krebs means "cancer" in German).…Krebs on SecurityMar 30 2020

Hacks

• Tails OS version 4.5 supports the Secure Boot The popular privacy-focused Tails OS has released version 4.5 this, for the first time it supports the security feature named UEFI Secure Boot. Tails, the popular privacy-focused OS, now supports the UEFI Secure Boot, this means that it could boot on systems where the UEFI Secure Boot is enabled. Tails is a live operating system that users…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 10 2020
• Travelex paid $2.3 Million ransom to restore after a ransomware attack Travelex reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to decrypt its files after being encrypted by the infamous Sodinokibi ransomware. The UK-based currency exchange Travelex currency exchange has been forced offline following a malware attack launched on New Year’s Eve.  The London-based company, which operates more than 1,500 stores globally, suffered the attack on December 31, 2019,…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• Google and Mozilla address serious flaws in Firefox and Chrome browsers Google and Mozilla released new versions of Chrome and Firefox browsers to addressed several high-severity vulnerabilities. Mozilla has released Firefox version 75 that includes six security patches for the desktop, and two patches targeting to address vulnerabilities in the Android app. “With today’s release, a number of improvements will help you search smarter, faster.” reads the…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• Phishers prefer Tesla, top 3 malware strains in Coronavirus phishing campaigns Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Group-IB researchers also discovered that coronavirus…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• German foreign ministry limits the use of Zoom over security concerns The German foreign ministry has restricted the use of the video conferencing service Zoom due to concerns about security vulnerabilities recently discovered. During Coronavirus pandemic video conferencing services have become a precious instrument for the people that worked or studied from home. Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing platforms, but recently privacy…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• Less than 2% of all daily malspam are Coronavirus-themed attacks, Microsoft reports Microsoft shares new threat intelligence, the IT giant pointed out that malspam activities have not increased due to Coronavirus outbreak. In recent weeks, security firms and experts reported numerous Coronavirus-themed attacks, now Microsoft shares new threat intelligence on malicious activities during the pandemic. Despite threat actors are exploiting the current coronavirus pandemic to target users,…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is hacking crooks behind Coronavirus-themed attacks The Australian government will use any means to crack down on cybercriminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak, including hacking back. While the number of Coronavirus-themed attacks continues to increase, law enforcement agencies are spending a significant effort to detect and neutralize them. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) announced it will employ its offensive cyber capabilities against…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 09 2020
• NASA warns of a significant increase in cyber attacks during Coronavirus outbreak This week, NASA sent out a memo to its personnel warning of a significant increase in the cyberattacks during the Coronavirus outbreak. NASA sent out a memo to its personnel warning of a significant increase in cyberattacks on the agency while its employees are in smart-working due to the Coronavirus outbreak. According to the Agency, roughly…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 08 2020
• NSO CEO claims Facebook wanted NSO surveillance tool to spy on users A new shocking revelation comes from the disputed from NSO Group and Facebook, NSO CEO claims Facebook tried to buy an Apple spying software in 2017. Reading this post you could have a better idea of the value of your privacy. In October 2019, WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 08 2020
• Dark Nexus, a new IoT botnet that targets a broad range of devices Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new IoT botnet, tracked as Dark Nexux, that is used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Dark Nexux is the name of a new emerging IoT botnet discovered by Bitdefender that is used to launch DDoS attacks. The botnet spreads using exploits and launching credential stuffing attacks against a broad range…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 08 2020
• WhatsApp new policy limits forwarding of viral messages WhatsApp implements limitations on message forwarding to curb the spread of misinformation about the Coronavirus pandemic. WhatsApp implements a new policy on message forwarding to curb the spread of misinformation about the Coronavirus pandemic. With COVID19 outbreak the number of fake news that is spreading through social networks and instant messaging apps is growing exponentially.…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 08 2020
• Maze ransomware gang discloses data from drug testing firm HMR The drug testing firm Hammersmith Medicines Research LTD (HMR), which performs live trials of Coronavirus vaccines, discloses a data breach. Hammersmith Medicines Research LTD (HMR), a London-based company that carries out clinical trials for new medicines and that is on standby to perform live trials of Coronavirus vaccines, has suffered a data breach. On March 21, the…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 08 2020
• xHelper, the Unkillable Android malware that re-Installs after factory reset xHelper, a new strain of Android malware is able to re-install itself on infected devices even after victims delete it or force a factory reset. xHelper is a piece of malware that was first spotted in October 2019 by experts from security firm Symantec, it is a persistent Android dropper app that is able to reinstall itself even…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 07 2020
• Coronavirus: Europol arrests man behind €6M face masks and hand sanitisers scam While crooks continue to exploit the Coronavirus outbreak, the Europol announced to have arrested a man involved in COVID19 business scams. The Europol announced the arrest of a 39-year old man that is allegedly involved in Business email scam (BEC) connected to the current Coronavirus outbreak.  The man has been arrested early this week in…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 07 2020
• Updated: Italian email provider Email.it hacked, data of 600k users available for saleA database stolen from the Italian email provider Email.it containing more than 600,000 users is available for sale on the dark web. The Italian email provider Email.it has been hacked, the company admitted the incident while a hacker group named NN Hacking Group is offering the stolen data for sale on the dark web. The group…Security Affairs by Pierluigi PaganiniApr 07 2020

Hacker's Den

• Wireshark 3.2.3 Released – Fixes for Security Bugs & Update for Bluetooth, pcap, TLs, & Other Protocols Wireshark 3.2.3 released with a fix for vulnerabilities that results in the BACapp dissector crash and fix for other bugs. Wireshark is known as the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer. It is used for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education. It is used by network administrators to troubleshoot network and by the security, analyst to…Hacker's DenApr 10 2020
• Over 3.5 Million iPhone & iPad Users Installed Malicious Fleeceware from Apple’s App Store More than 30 malicious fleeceware apps found in Apple’s official App Store. These apps are aimed to make financial frauds. Apple allows apps to offer a trial period and these app developers taking it as an advantage. If the users install the app and don’t cancel the subscription they use to charge an excessive amount.…Hacker's DenApr 10 2020
• 5 APT Hacker Groups Attack Linux Servers, Windows and Android Platform Using RAT’s For Past 10 Years Researchers uncovered a new cross-platform attack from 5 different APT groups that work for the Chinese Government targets the Linux servers, Windows and Android systems deployed in an organization around the globe using Remote Access Trojan’s, and the campaign remains undetected nearly a decade. Threat APT groups are comprised of civilian contractors working in the…Hacker's DenApr 10 2020
• New 15 Best Kickass Proxy and 5 Best Kickass Alternatives for 2020 New Kickass Torrents (KAT) also known as KAT or kickass proxy is one of the best Torrent Sites in the world contains a list of kickass proxy sites and Kickass Torrents Alternatives which is listed among the world most visited piracy hub. Kickass Torrents provide (KAT) various Torrent files by using Peer-to-peer file sharing with…Hacker's DenApr 10 2020
• What Are The Most Important Common Uses of a Virtual Private Network Initially, VPNs were only being used to provide secure connections to business networks over the internet. And while they are still helpful in that area, VPN use has evolved over the years, especially due to the advancement of the internet. Today, millions of netizens use VPNs while at home or traveling for reasons such as…Hacker's DenApr 10 2020
• Zoom, Microsoft & NTT Data Leaders Share Work-from-Home Security Tips Tech leaders encourage organizations to maintain security awareness training and offer advice on how to protect their information.Hacker's DenApr 09 2020
• New Version of Privacy and Anonymous Operating System Tails 4.5 Released with Fix for Security Issues Tails is a security-focused Debian based live operating system, no installation required. You can use the live operating system on any computer from a USB stick or a DVD. The operating system aimed to provide privacy and anonymity, all its communications are forced through the TOR network. It leaves no traces on the computer and…Hacker's DenApr 09 2020
• “Asigra” Ranked Number One Cloud Backup Enabler for Managed Service Providers Leading cloud backup, recovery and restore software provider Asigra Inc., today announced that in a recent feature by Storage Newsletter, the company has ranked number one in a list of the Top 25 Cloud Backup Enablers. Storage Newsletter highlights the best cloud backup service providers and technology enablers in what has become recognized as the…Hacker's DenApr 09 2020
• After Adopting COVID-19 Lures, Sophisticated Groups Target Remote Workers While coronavirus-themed emails and files have been used as a lure for weeks, attackers now are searching for ways to actively target VPNs and remote workers to take advantage of weaker security.Hacker's DenApr 08 2020
• Researchers Fool Biometric Scanners with 3D-Printed Fingerprints Tests on the fingerprint scanners of Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung devices reveal it's possible to bypass authentication with a cheap 3D printer.Hacker's DenApr 08 2020
• Why Threat Hunting with XDR Matters Extended detection response technology assumes a breach across all your endpoints, networks, SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, and any network-addressable resource.Hacker's DenApr 08 2020
• Unkillable Android XHelper Malware Reinstall Itself Again After Factory Reset The Android XHelper malware was first identified in October 2019, it is known for its persistent capabilities. Once it gets installed to the device, the malware remains active even after the user deletes it and restore the factory settings. Android XHelper Malware The malware distributed by threat actors as a popular cleaner and speed-up app…Hacker's DenApr 08 2020
• Cybercriminals Hide Malware & Phishing Sites Under SSL Certificates More than half of the top 1 million websites use HTTPS, researchers report, but not all encrypted traffic is safe.Hacker's DenApr 07 2020
• 71% of Security Pros See Threats Jump Since COVID-19 Outbreak Phishing is the top threat, followed by websites offering false information about the pandemic, malware, and ransomware attacks.Hacker's DenApr 07 2020
• 9 Security Podcasts Worth Tuning In ToRecommendations for podcasts discussing news, trends, guidance, and stories across the cybersecurity industry.Hacker's DenApr 07 2020

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Cyber Defense

• Tails OS version 4.5 supports the Secure Boot The popular privacy-focused Tails OS has released version 4.5 this, for the first time it supports the security feature named UEFI Secure Boot. Tails, the popular privacy-focused OS, now supports the UEFI Secure Boot, this means that it could boot on systems where the UEFI Secure Boot is enabled. Tails is a live operating system that users…Security DefenseApr 10 2020
• Travelex paid $2.3 Million ransom to restore after a ransomware attack Travelex reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to decrypt its files after being encrypted by the infamous Sodinokibi ransomware. The UK-based currency exchange Travelex currency exchange has been forced offline following a malware attack launched on New Year’s Eve.  The London-based company, which operates more than 1,500 stores globally, suffered the attack on December 31, 2019,…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• Google and Mozilla address serious flaws in Firefox and Chrome browsers Google and Mozilla released new versions of Chrome and Firefox browsers to addressed several high-severity vulnerabilities. Mozilla has released Firefox version 75 that includes six security patches for the desktop, and two patches targeting to address vulnerabilities in the Android app. “With today’s release, a number of improvements will help you search smarter, faster.” reads the…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• Phishers prefer Tesla, top 3 malware strains in Coronavirus phishing campaigns Group-IB’s CERT-GIB analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails and discovered top malware strains in COVID-19 campaigns Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Group-IB researchers also discovered that coronavirus…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• German foreign ministry limits the use of Zoom over security concerns The German foreign ministry has restricted the use of the video conferencing service Zoom due to concerns about security vulnerabilities recently discovered. During Coronavirus pandemic video conferencing services have become a precious instrument for the people that worked or studied from home. Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing platforms, but recently privacy…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• Less than 2% of all daily malspam are Coronavirus-themed attacks, Microsoft reports Microsoft shares new threat intelligence, the IT giant pointed out that malspam activities have not increased due to Coronavirus outbreak. In recent weeks, security firms and experts reported numerous Coronavirus-themed attacks, now Microsoft shares new threat intelligence on malicious activities during the pandemic. Despite threat actors are exploiting the current coronavirus pandemic to target users,…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is hacking crooks behind Coronavirus-themed attacks The Australian government will use any means to crack down on cybercriminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak, including hacking back. While the number of Coronavirus-themed attacks continues to increase, law enforcement agencies are spending a significant effort to detect and neutralize them. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) announced it will employ its offensive cyber capabilities against…Security DefenseApr 09 2020
• NASA warns of a significant increase in cyber attacks during Coronavirus outbreak This week, NASA sent out a memo to its personnel warning of a significant increase in the cyberattacks during the Coronavirus outbreak. NASA sent out a memo to its personnel warning of a significant increase in cyberattacks on the agency while its employees are in smart-working due to the Coronavirus outbreak. According to the Agency, roughly…Security DefenseApr 08 2020
• NSO CEO claims Facebook wanted NSO surveillance tool to spy on users A new shocking revelation comes from the disputed from NSO Group and Facebook, NSO CEO claims Facebook tried to buy an Apple spying software in 2017. Reading this post you could have a better idea of the value of your privacy. In October 2019, WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks…Security DefenseApr 08 2020
• Dark Nexus, a new IoT botnet that targets a broad range of devices Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new IoT botnet, tracked as Dark Nexux, that is used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Dark Nexux is the name of a new emerging IoT botnet discovered by Bitdefender that is used to launch DDoS attacks. The botnet spreads using exploits and launching credential stuffing attacks against a broad range…Security DefenseApr 08 2020
• WhatsApp new policy limits forwarding of viral messages WhatsApp implements limitations on message forwarding to curb the spread of misinformation about the Coronavirus pandemic. WhatsApp implements a new policy on message forwarding to curb the spread of misinformation about the Coronavirus pandemic. With COVID19 outbreak the number of fake news that is spreading through social networks and instant messaging apps is growing exponentially.…Security DefenseApr 08 2020
• Maze ransomware gang discloses data from drug testing firm HMR The drug testing firm Hammersmith Medicines Research LTD (HMR), which performs live trials of Coronavirus vaccines, discloses a data breach. Hammersmith Medicines Research LTD (HMR), a London-based company that carries out clinical trials for new medicines and that is on standby to perform live trials of Coronavirus vaccines, has suffered a data breach. On March 21, the…Security DefenseApr 08 2020
• xHelper, the Unkillable Android malware that re-Installs after factory reset xHelper, a new strain of Android malware is able to re-install itself on infected devices even after victims delete it or force a factory reset. xHelper is a piece of malware that was first spotted in October 2019 by experts from security firm Symantec, it is a persistent Android dropper app that is able to reinstall itself even…Security DefenseApr 07 2020
• Coronavirus: Europol arrests man behind €6M face masks and hand sanitisers scam While crooks continue to exploit the Coronavirus outbreak, the Europol announced to have arrested a man involved in COVID19 business scams. The Europol announced the arrest of a 39-year old man that is allegedly involved in Business email scam (BEC) connected to the current Coronavirus outbreak.  The man has been arrested early this week in…Security DefenseApr 07 2020
• Updated: Italian email provider Email.it hacked, data of 600k users available for saleA database stolen from the Italian email provider Email.it containing more than 600,000 users is available for sale on the dark web. The Italian email provider Email.it has been hacked, the company admitted the incident while a hacker group named NN Hacking Group is offering the stolen data for sale on the dark web. The group…Security DefenseApr 07 2020