Malware

24 Mar

Decoy Installers Used to Deploy AresLoader by Russian Hacktivists

Attacks, Malware

Some defensive measures can be taken to lessen the likelihood of infection by AresLoader and other malware strains alike, including: 1. Be cautious when downloading and installing software: AresLoader malware is being spread through deceptive software installers, so it’s important to be careful when downloading and installing new software. Only download software from reputable sources and be wary of any installers that look suspicious or untrustworthy. 2. Keep software up to date: Cybercriminals often exploit…

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24 Mar

Cyberpion rebrands as Ionix, offering new EASM visibility improvements

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

SaaS-based external attack surface management (EASM) company Cyberpion has rebranded as Ionix, at the same time adding a clutch of new cybersecurity capabilities to its namesake offering. Designed to provide a “wider coverage and deeper focus” into its customers’ internet-facing assets and connected dependencies, the revamp of Ionix’s system will feature new abilities such as extending visibility into connected assets and shadow IT, and scoring risks based on possible blast radius. “Along with the rebrand comes…

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24 Mar

Android-based banking Trojan Nexus now available as malware-as-a-service

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy has found “Nexus”, a new Android Trojan capable of hijacking online accounts and siphoning funds from them, to be targeting customers from 450 banks and cryptocurrency services worldwide. First observed in June 2022 as a variant of SOVA, another Android banking Trojan, Nexus has since improved targeting capabilities and is available via a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) program for $3000 a month, and allows other attackers to rent or subscribe to the malware…

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23 Mar

Google suspends Pinduoduo app over malware concerns

Malware

Google has suspended Chinese agricultural e-commerce app Pinduoduo from Google Play after versions of the app found outside the Google store were flagged as having malware issues. A Google spokesperson told Reuters that the app had been suspended over “security concerns”, adding that “Off-Play versions of this app that have been found to contain malware have been enforced on via Google Play Protect”, in other words, software that prevents the installation of malicious or harmful…

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23 Mar

Russian hacktivists deploy new AresLoader malware via decoy installers

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

Security researchers have started seeing attack campaigns that use a relatively new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) tool called AresLoader. The malicious program appears to be developed and used by several members of a pro-Russia hacktivist group and is typically distributed inside decoy installers for legitimate software. Security researchers from threat intelligence firm Intel 471 first spotted AresLoader in November when it was advertised by a user with the monikers AiD Lock and DarkBLUP on Telegram and two…

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23 Mar

ScarCruft’s Evolving Arsenal: Researchers Reveal New Malware Distribution Techniques

Attacks, Malware

Email-based security is one of the most effective methods to help prevent malware infections from occurring in the first place. Utilizing proper email security controls, such as AV scanning and sandboxing for attachments, is highly recommended to help prevent malicious files or URLs from being presented to an end user. In cases where a malicious item may make it through, having strong endpoint security controls, such as an EDR, can help prevent a compromise of…

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23 Mar

Nexus Banking Trojan Affecting Android Devices

Attacks, Malware

To protect against Nexus and other Android banking trojans, users should only download apps from official app stores, keep their devices up to date with the latest security patches, and be cautious of suspicious emails and websites. Additionally, users should enable 2FA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security. https://thehackernews.com/2023/03/nexus-new-rising-android-banking-trojan.html?&web_view=true

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23 Mar

CISA Releases Industrial Control Systems Advisories

Attacks, Malware

The following ThinServer vulnerabilities are notable: CVE-2023-28756 (CVSS score: 7.5) and CVE-2023-28755 (CVSS score: 9.8), because they could enable an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload any file to the directory where ThinServer.exe is installed. In addition, a threat actor might use the CVE-2023-28755 vulnerability to replace current executable files with trojanized versions. To reduce security risks, users are urged to update software to the following versions: 11.0.6, 11.1.6, 11.2.7, 12.0.5, 12.1.6, and 13.0.2. Versions 6.x…

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23 Mar

Security at the core of Intel’s new vPro platform

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

Intel has introduced its 13th Generation Core processor line, which the company claims is the first to build threat detection into hardware. In combination with endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms from Intel partners, the new vPro processors promise a 70% reduction in attack surface compared to four-year-old PCs. Windows 11 systems can also take advantage of vPro’s memory encryption to provide better virtualization-based security. In tests conducted by SE Labs and commissioned by Intel,…

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23 Mar

Untitled Goose Tool Aids Hunt and Incident Response in Azure, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Environments

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Today, CISA released the Untitled Goose Tool to help network defenders detect potentially malicious activity in Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. The Untitled Goose Tool offers novel authentication and data gathering methods for network defenders to use as they interrogate and analyze their Microsoft cloud services. The tool enables users to: Export and review AAD sign-in and audit logs, M365 unified audit log (UAL), Azure activity logs, Microsoft Defender…

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