Fighting persistent malware with a UEFI scanner
2017-11-10
The short answer to the headline’s question is that a UEFI scanner is all about helping you protect your computer against people who seek to take it over by abusingRead More →
Vault 8 – WikiLeaks releases source code for CIA Hive malware control platform
2017-11-10
Wikileaks released the first batch of documents starting with the source code and development logs of the Project Hive. Today the popular whistleblower organization Wikileaks announced a new Vault 8 series that shedRead More →
Hack the hackers. Watcha out the NEW IPCAM EXPLOIT, it is a scam!
2017-11-09
Security experts have discovered a new hacking tool dubbed NEW IPCAM EXPLOIT containing a backdoor that is offered on several underground hacking forums. Wannabe hackers, be careful out of free hackingRead More →
PLAYING CAT & MOUSE: INTRODUCING THE FELISMUS MALWARE
2017-11-08
For the past several weeks, Forcepoint Security Labs have been tracking a seemingly low-profile piece of malware which piqued our interest for a number of reasons: few samples appear toRead More →
MantisTek GK2’s Keylogger Is A Warning Against Cheap Gadgets
2017-11-07
Multiple online user reports claim that the MantisTek GK2 mechanical keyboard’s configuration software is sending data to an Alibaba server. One of the reports even includes an analysis of the software’s traffic, which seemsRead More →
This stealthy cat-and-mouse hacking campaign aims to steal diplomatic secrets
2017-11-07
Felismus malware deployed to steal documents and carry out surveillance on government foreign policy in a previously unknown campaign. A previously unknown hacking and espionage operation is using malware toRead More →
Malware signed with stolen Digital code-signing certificates continues to bypass security software
2017-11-06
A group of researchers demonstrated that malware signed with stolen Digital code-signing certificates continues to bypass security software. A recent study conducted by the Cyber Security Research Institute (CSRI) revealedRead More →
How To Make A Reverse TCP Backdoor In Python – Part 1
2017-11-04
In our walk in linux, there comes a point where we need to hack ( pentest ) in a safe environment. The first thing we usually do is install VirtualizationRead More →
COREBOT IS MAKING A COMEBACK
2017-11-03
Deep Instinct has detected a new variant of the banking trojan, CoreBot. CoreBot is a rather sophisticated banking malware and information stealer that was mainly active in the summer of 2015.Read More →
Poisoning the Well: Banking Trojan Targets Google Search Results
2017-11-03
It has become common for users to use Google to find information that they do not know. In a quick Google search you can find practically anything you need toRead More →
Silence – a new Trojan attacking financial organizations
2017-11-02
In September 2017, we discovered a new targeted attack on financial institutions. Victims are mostly Russian banks but we also found infected organizations in Malaysia and Armenia. The attackers wereRead More →
Password cracking tool helps admins test security
2017-10-31
Weak or reused passwords are a common cause of security breaches but are something that it’s hard for administrators to police. Intelligence-led security company FireEye is releasing a new password cracking toolRead More →
Kaspersky says NSA hacking tools obtained after malware was found
2017-10-26
Apparently, a pirate download of Microsoft Office could be the root of all the trouble. Kaspersky has acknowledged that code belonging to the US National Security Agency (NSA) was liftedRead More →
Bad Rabbit: Not-Petya is back with improved ransomware
2017-10-25
A new ransomware outbreak today and has hit some major infrastructure in Ukraine including Kiev metro. Here are some of the details about this new variant. Drive-by download via watering holeRead More →
Windows 10 security: Here’s how to shield your files from ransomware, says Microsoft
2017-10-24
Microsoft explains how its next-gen security can protect files from being encrypted by ransomware extortionists. The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is rolling out now with a security feature thatRead More →
Kiev metro hit with a new variant of the infamous Diskcoder ransomware
2017-10-24
Several transportation organizations in Ukraine and as well as some governmental organizations have suffered a cyberattack, resulting in some computers becoming encrypted, according to media reports. Public sources have confirmedRead More →
Assemblyline – Canada’s CSE intelligence Agency releases its malware analysis tool
2017-10-21
Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) intel agency has released the source code for one of its malware analysis tools dubbed Assemblyline. The Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) intelligence agency hasRead More →
Malware in firmware: how to exploit a false sense of security
2017-10-20
When it comes to cyberthreats, we in ESET-LATAM Research often see ransomware, banking trojans (especially in my home country – Brazil), botnets or worms. As a consequence, other types ofRead More →
ATM malware is being sold on Darknet market
2017-10-17
ATM systems appear to be very secure, but the money can be accessed fairly easily if you know what you are doing. Criminals are exploiting hardware and software vulnerabilities toRead More →
These fake tax documents spread jRAT malware
2017-10-17
Data hungry malware tries to hook you with bogus forms and fake PDFs. jRAT malware users targeted US taxpayers with fake IRS tax documents, and now the same trick is beingRead More →
