Tag: Malware

  • Guarding Against Android Cyber Threats  

    Katherine Waszkiewicz

    When thinking about security measures to fight against malicious activity, rarely do people consider cellular security on the same level as network security. Social engineering techniques used by threat actors including phishing, vishing, and smishing should not be the end of where protection for mobile devices stops at. Identity theft and other types of exploits… Read more

  • Clop Ransomware Gang: Profiling a Notorious Cybercriminal Organization

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    In recent years, the Clop ransomware gang has emerged as one of the most prolific and notorious cybercriminal organizations. Employing sophisticated techniques and constantly evolving their strategies, the group has successfully targeted high-profile organizations worldwide. This article aims to provide an informative profile of the Clop ransomware gang, detailing its history, operations, and recent activities.… Read more

  • The Play Ransomware Gang: Profile of a Persistent Threat

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    In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming rise in cyberattacks, with ransomware being one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of malicious activity. The Play ransomware gang has emerged as a highly disruptive and notorious group among the many ransomware gangs. This article aims to provide an informative and professional profile of… Read more

  • Medusa Ransomware: The Rise of a Double-Extortion Threat

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    In recent years, the cybercrime landscape has witnessed the emergence of Medusa ransomware, a variant that stands out due to its double-extortion tactics. This article aims to provide an in-depth profile of the Medusa ransomware operation, shedding light on its origins, operational methods, and the threats it poses to organizations. Additionally, we will explore measures… Read more

  • Lemon Group’s Cybercrime Enterprise Leverages Millions of Pre-Infected Android Phones

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    The Lemon Group, a large cybercrime enterprise, has installed “Guerilla” malware on approximately 9 million Android-based devices, including smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes.   Techniques such as reflashing and silent installation have become prevalent in the past decade. Reflashing involves reprogramming or replacing the firmware of a device, allowing for modifications, firmware updates, or the… Read more

  • Sophisticated Techniques Implemented by ViperSoftX InfoStealer to Evade Detection

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    A widespread cryptocurrency- and information-stealing malware called ViperSoftX has affected numerous victims across consumer and enterprise sectors throughout Australia, Japan, the U.S., and India. ViperSoftX is a JavaScript-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that allows remote access and control over infected machines. This evasive malware has recently adopted advanced encryption and anti-analysis techniques to avoid detection.… Read more

  • Enterprise Networks Under Attack by New Malware Toolkit ‘Decoy Dog’.

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    Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware toolkit named Decoy Dog after analyzing over 70 billion DNS records. Decoy Dog is a sophisticated toolkit that uses techniques like domain aging, when a domain is registered but not used for some time, and DNS query dribbling to evade detection. While the malware’s usage in the wild… Read more

  • BellaCiao Malware linked to APT Charming Kitten

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    DefendEdge Cyber Threat IntelligenceMichael Spoloric, Analyst The discovery of the BellaCiao malware has once again highlighted the persistent threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups. Charming Kitten, the group believed to be behind the malware, has a history of targeting organizations and individuals in various regions of the world, including the United States, Europe, the Middle… Read more