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November 21, 2024

FBI says BianLian based in Russia, moving from ransomware attacks to extortion

BianLian ransomware actors are likely based in Russia and have multiple Russia-based affiliates, according to new information shared by the FBI and Australian law enforcement.

Lumma Stealer on the Rise: How Telegram Channels Are Fueling Malware Proliferation | McAfee Blog

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, malware threats continue to adapt, employing new tactics and leveraging popular platforms to reach unsuspecting victims. One such emerging threat is the Lumma Stealer.

NodeStealer Malware Targets Facebook Ad Accounts, Harvesting Credit Card Data

They collect budget details of Facebook Ads Manager accounts of their victims, which might be a gateway for Facebook malvertisement. New techniques used by NodeStealer include using Windows Restart Manager to unlock browser database files.

“Sad announcement” email leads to tech support scam

Tech support scammers are again stooping low with their email campaigns. This one hints that one of your contacts may have met an untimely end. It all starts with an email titled “Sad announcement” followed by a full name of someone you know.

Ghost Tap: Hackers Exploiting NFCGate to Steal Funds via Mobile Payments

The technique, codenamed Ghost Tap by ThreatFabric, enables cybercriminals to cash-out money from stolen credit cards linked to mobile payment services such as Google Pay or Apple Pay and relaying NFC traffic.

Amazon and Audible flooded with 'forex trading' and warez listings

Amazon, Amazon Music, and Audible, an Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service, have been flooded with bogus listings that push dubious "forex trading" sites, Telegram channels, and suspicious links claiming to offer pirated software.

Decades-Old Security Vulnerabilities Found in Ubuntu's Needrestart Package

Multiple decade-old security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the needrestart package installed by default in Ubuntu Server (since version 21.04) that could allow a local attacker to gain root privileges without requiring user interaction.

Cybercriminals Exploit Weekend Lull to Launch Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting weekends and holidays, when cybersecurity teams are typically less staffed, according to a new report. 86% of study participants who experienced a ransomware attack were targeted on a weekend or holiday.

CVE-2024-51503: Trend Micro Deep Security Agent RCE Vulnerability Fixed

A recently discovered vulnerability in the Trend Micro Deep Security 20 Agent could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected machines. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-51503, has been addressed in the latest update.
November 20, 2024

Unveiling LIMINAL PANDA - Threats to Telecom Sector

LIMINAL PANDA has used compromised telecom servers to initiate intrusions into further providers in other geographic regions. The adversary conducts elements of their intrusion activity using protocols that support mobile telecommunications.

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