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Threats
NodeStealer Malware Resurfaces with Enhanced Capabilities
Nov 22, 2024 NodeStealer, a Python-based infostealer that has evolved since its initial identification in 2023, poses a significant cybersecurity threat by targeting Facebook accounts and extracting sensitive financial information.
Threats
Cyber-Espionage Campaign by TAG-110 Targets Multiple Regions
Nov 21, 2024 Insikt Group has reported the emergence of a cyber-espionage campaign attributed to TAG-110, which primarily targets organizations in Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe.
Threats
Malicious Update Detected in Python Package "aiocpa"
Nov 21, 2024 On November 20, 2024, Phylum's automated risk detection platform identified a malicious update in the "aiocpa" package on PyPI, which was designed to steal private keys through obfuscated code.
Threats
Cybersecurity: Understanding Malware Persistence Mechanisms
Nov 20, 2024 Persistence mechanisms in cybersecurity allow malware or intruders to maintain access to compromised systems over time, enabling activities such as data theft and further malware propagation.
Cybercrime
Lumen Technologies Analyzes ngioweb Botnet and NSOCKS Service
Nov 19, 2024 Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs has made progress in analyzing the ngioweb botnet and its association with the NSOCKS criminal proxy service, which utilizes a large number of bots globally.
Threats
Bitdefender Reports Malicious Ad Campaigns Distributing Malware
Nov 18, 2024 Bitdefender Labs is monitoring malicious advertising campaigns that exploit online platforms to distribute malware, including a fraudulent Bitwarden browser extension promoted on Facebook.
Cybercrime
NoName057 Hacktivist Group Conducts DDoS Attacks on South Korea
Nov 18, 2024 The hacktivist group NoName057, active since March 2022, has conducted politically motivated DDoS attacks targeting organizations with perceived anti-Russian sentiments, including recent collaborations with other pro-Russian groups against South Korean government websites.
Threats
Rise in ClickFix Social Engineering Technique Identified
Nov 18, 2024 Proofpoint researchers have reported a notable increase in the use of the ClickFix social engineering technique, which deceives users into executing malicious PowerShell commands through misleading dialogue boxes.
Cybercrime
Scammers Target QuickBooks Users Through Fraudulent Websites and Ads
Nov 18, 2024 QuickBooks has become a target for scammers using fraudulent websites and malicious software to deceive users, often leveraging Google ads to promote their schemes.
Cybercrime
Water Barghest Operates Large IoT Botnet for Cybercrime
Nov 18, 2024 Water Barghest, a cybercriminal group, operates a botnet of over 20,000 compromised IoT devices, monetizing them through a residential proxy marketplace while employing advanced automation techniques for exploitation.