Tag: antivirus
-
Behavioral Analytics for Threat Detection CISO Trends
In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs face unprecedented challenges from sophisticated threats, making behavioral analytics for threat detection a critical defense strategy. Traditional security measures like firewalls and antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient against advanced attacks that easily bypass perimeter defenses. Behavioral analytics has emerged as a critical strategy, offering proactive threat detection by…
-
Watch out for any Linux malware sneakily evading syscall-watching antivirus
Google dumped io_uring after $1M in bug bounties First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/linux_io_uring_security_flaw/
-
Obfuscation Techniques: A Key Weapon in the Ongoing War Between Hackers and Defenders
Obfuscation stands as a powerful weapon for attackers seeking to shield their malicious code from defenders. This technique, which deliberately makes code hard to understand while preserving its functionality, is a cornerstone of the ongoing struggle between black hats and white hats. From penetration testers to antivirus developers, reverse engineers face an uphill battle against…
-
Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users
Cheap Android smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies have been observed pre-installed with trojanized apps masquerading as WhatsApp and Telegram that contain cryptocurrency clipper functionality as part of a campaign since June 2024.While using malware-laced apps to steal financial information is not a new phenomenon, the new findings from Russian antivirus vendor Doctor Web point to…
-
Krypto-Miner, Zero-Day-Malware und Linux-basierte Bedrohungen legen laut WatchguardSecurity-Report weiter zu
Gerade hat Watchguard Technologies den Internet-Security-Report für das vierte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht. Die Zunahme von netzwerkbasierter Malware um 94 Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorquartal ist dabei gewiss eine der eindrucksvollsten Beobachtungen. Dies geht einher mit einem generellen Anstieg des Malware-Volumens, wozu nicht zuletzt sechs Prozent mehr Erkennungen durch die Gateway-Antivirus (GAV)-Funktionalität und die um 74…
-
âš¡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore, they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden.This week’s events show a hard truth: it’s not enough to react after an attack. You have to assume that any…
-
Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
-
Chinese ToddyCat abuses ESET antivirus bug for malicious activities
A range of affected products: The flaw affects all of ESET offerings with the command line scanner which includes an array of products used by power users, IT admins, and enterprise environments.According to the advisory, the affected antivirus versions include ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security Premium, and ESET Security Ultimate 18.0.12.0…
-
News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus, 66% of malware infections missed
Austin, TX, USA, April 7, 2025, CyberNewswire, SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/news-alert-spycloud-study-shows-gaps-in-edr-antivirus-66-of-malware-infections-missed/
-
SpyCloud Research Shows that Endpoint Detection and Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections
Austin, TX, USA, 7th April 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/spycloud-research-shows-that-endpoint-detection-and-antivirus-solutions-miss-two-thirds-66-of-malware-infections/
-
EDR Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections SpyCloud Research
Deep visibility into malware-siphoned data can help close gaps in traditional defenses before they evolve into major cyber threats like ransomware and account takeover SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections…
-
How Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the cybersecurity sector
Tags: antivirus, ceo, china, cisa, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, microsoft, network, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vulnerabilityCustomer cutbacks and increased costs are major concerns: In addition to the macroeconomic fears and worries over retaliatory measures, US cybersecurity companies are vulnerable to losing revenue under the new tariffs as customers reduce their cybersecurity budgets to cope with their own tariff-induced financial pressures.”What’s happening is that people are looking at cybersecurity through the…
-
OPSEC Failure Exposes Coquettte’s Malware Campaigns on Bulletproof Hosting Servers
A novice cybercrime actor has been observed leveraging the services of a Russian bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider called Proton66 to facilitate their operations.The findings come from DomainTools, which detected the activity after it discovered a phony website named cybersecureprotect[.]com hosted on Proton66 that masqueraded as an antivirus service.The threat intelligence firm said it First seen…
-
Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
-
News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus
Palo Alto, Calif., Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire, From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-squarex-discloses-nasty-browser-native-ransomware-thats-undetectable-by-antivirus/
-
CoffeeLoader Uses GPU-Based Armoury Packer to Evade EDR and Antivirus Detection
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new sophisticated malware called CoffeeLoader that’s designed to download and execute secondary payloads.The malware, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz, shares behavioral similarities with another known malware loader known as SmokeLoader. “The purpose of the malware is to download and execute second-stage payloads while evading First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
-
CoffeeLoader: A Brew of Stealthy Techniques
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz has identified a new sophisticated malware family that we named CoffeeLoader, which originated around September 2024. The purpose of the malware is to download and execute second-stage payloads while evading detection by endpoint-based security products. The malware uses numerous techniques to bypass security solutions, including a specialized packer that utilizes the GPU, call…
-
Cybercriminals Exploit CheckPoint Antivirus Driver in Malicious Campaign
A security researcher has observed threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in a driver used by CheckPoint’s ZoneAlarm antivirus to bypass Windows security measures First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybercriminals-exploit-checkpoint/
-
The state of ransomware: Fragmented but still potent despite takedowns
Tags: ai, alphv, antivirus, attack, backup, cloud, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, endpoint, extortion, firewall, group, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, LLM, lockbit, malware, network, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tactics, threat, tool, usa, zero-trustRunners and riders on the rise: Smaller, more agile ransomware groups like Lynx (INC rebrand), RansomHub (a LockBit sub-group), and Akira filled the void after major takedowns, collectively accounting for 54% of observed attacks, according to a study by managed detection and response firm Huntress.RansomHub RaaS has quickly risen in prominence by absorbing displaced operators…
-
Fully Undetected Anubis Malware Enables Hackers to Execute Remote Commands
A recent alert has highlighted the emergence of the AnubisBackdoor, a Python-based backdoor attributed to the Savage Ladybug group, which is reportedly linked to the notorious FIN7 cybercrime gang. This malware is designed to provide remote access, execute commands, and facilitate data exfiltration, all while evading detection by most antivirus solutions. Technical Analysis The AnubisBackdoor…
-
Steganography Explained: How XWorm Hides Inside Images
Inside the most innocent-looking image, a breathtaking landscape, or a funny meme, something dangerous could be hiding, waiting for its moment to strike.No strange file names. No antivirus warnings. Just a harmless picture, secretly concealing a payload that can steal data, execute malware, and take over your system without a trace.This is steganography, a cybercriminal’s…
-
Bypassing AV Detection Anti-Malware Scans with Red Team Tool SpecterInsight
In an era where antivirus (AV) solutions and anti-malware scan interfaces (AMSI) are becoming increasingly sophisticated, red team operators and penetration testers face mounting challenges in evading detection. SpecterInsight, a powerful offensive security tool, has emerged as a solution to bypass these defenses while maintaining stealth. The latest version, SpecterInsight 4.2.0, introduces advanced payload crafting…
-
Hackers Using PowerShell and Microsoft Legitimate Apps to Deploy Malware
Tags: antivirus, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, incident response, malware, microsoft, powershellCybersecurity experts are warning of an increasing trend in fileless attacks, where hackers leverage PowerShell and legitimate Microsoft applications to deploy malware without leaving significant traces on compromised systems. These sophisticated attacks, which have been around for over two decades, are proving particularly effective in bypassing traditional antivirus solutions and complicating incident response efforts. PowerShell…
-
FBI and CISA warn about continuing attacks by Chinese ransomware group Ghost
Attacks are more focused on encryption than exfiltration: The Ghost attackers have sometimes exfiltrated data back to their Cobalt Strike Team servers or to the Mega.nz file-sharing service, but this has been rare and the amount of information stolen has been limited.According to FBI investigations, the group doesn’t regularly exfiltrate intellectual property or personally identifiable…
-
What Is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated and pervasive than ever. Traditional security solutions, like antivirus software, often fall short against advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and fileless malware. This is where Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) comes in, offering a powerful and proactive approach to safeguarding your endpoints and, consequently, your…