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Attention Android users
Android users should beware of the new BingoMod malware.
This disguises itself as a security app and can steal money, delete data and completely take over the infected device.
Analysis
Akira (or Akira Ransomware) is fast becoming one of the fastest growing ransomware families, utilizing a double extortion tactic, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) distribution model and unique payment options.
Report
Password-related cyberattacks through malware infections are at the top of the list of the most popular attacks. Nearly 31 percent of all security breaches analyzed by the Verizon DBIR team since 2013 have been related to stolen credentials.
New malware discovered
A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.
10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests
Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.
Akamai study
Akamai Technologies, provider of web, cloud and security solutions, has presented its new “State of the Internet” report. This shows that the number of DDoS attacks is increasing most rapidly in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
Over 105,000 malware samples detected
Zimperium, a security expert in real-time protection for mobile devices, has discovered a new and potent threat identified as SMS Stealer.
Zimperium’s zLabs team uncovered the malware during routine analysis and has now detected it in over 105,000 malware samples from more than 600 global brands.
Mandrake malware sneaks in again
Kaspersky experts have discovered a new spyware campaign that spreads the malware ‘Mandrake’ in Google Play. The malware disguises itself as legitimate apps for cryptocurrencies, astronomy or utility tools.
Biggest-ever leak of digital pirates
The Cybernews research team discovered an unprotected database containing the data of almost 10 million users.
The database belongs to an attacker called Z-lib, which operates a malicious clone of Z-Library.
Python Package Index affected
A Vulnerability on Docker Hub allowed admin access to the Python Package Index (PyPI) and the injection of malicious code. The JFrog Security Research Team recently identified and mitigated a critical security vulnerability that could have led to a catastrophic supply chain attack.
Password free
Passwords are an inseparable part of everyday computing – at least that’s how it used to be.
As North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members and partners gather for a historic summit, it is important to take stock of one of its most pressing challenges—the cyber threat.
RockYou2024
Researchers from Cybernews discovered a file called “rockyou2024.txt”, which contains almost 10 billion unique passwords in plain text. This huge database was put online on July 4 by a well-known user of a hacker forum under the pseudonym “ObamaCare”.
Diverse offerings
Networks of devices infected with malware that can be used for cyberattacks – according to a recent analysis by Kaspersky experts, are available on the dark web starting from 99 US dollars.
Study
Cyber criminals also target backups with their encryption attacks. Why? Because this creates even more blackmail pressure and doubles the ransom sums.
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