A proxy botnet, “Socks5Systemz”, uses malware loaders to infiltrate computers across the globe. Attackers have infected about 10,000 devices and organized a full-fledged proxy service based on it. Socks5Systemz Dropper Malware Overview A recent analysis from Bitsight has revealed the existence of a new malware sample called the Socks5Systemz proxy botnet. Although it has been… Continue reading Socks5Systemz Proxy Service Infects 10,000 Systems Worldwide
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Mirai variant “Pandora” infects Android TV for DDoS attacks.
A new variant of the Mirai malware botnet has been detected, infecting low-cost Android TV set-top boxes. They are extensively used for media streaming by millions of people. The present Trojan is a fresh edition of the ‘Pandora’ backdoor initially identified in 2015, per the analytics. The campaign targets low-cost Android TV boxes such as… Continue reading Mirai variant “Pandora” infects Android TV for DDoS attacks.
Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?
The Internet has become our second home. Every time we surf the Internet, we scammed. And this time, cybercriminals did not miss their chance to deceive us using a new “.zip” domain. What’s a .zip domain? Some time ago, Google allowed new Top Level Domain (TLD) names for registration. Those are .zip, .mov, and .phd.… Continue reading Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?
Decoy Dog Malware Uncovered: Next-Gen Spyware
A group of hackers, presumably state-sponsored, is actively developing and beginning to use a sophisticated Decoy Dog toolkit. It has likely been used for over a year in cyber intelligence operations. It utilizes the Domain Name System (DNS) to manage and control a narrowly focused and minimal number of active clients. What is Decoy Dog… Continue reading Decoy Dog Malware Uncovered: Next-Gen Spyware
Legion Stealer targeting PUBG players
Scammers are using a misleading GitHub page to distribute Legion Stealer to fans of rogue PUBG games. Under the guise of cheats, users download malware. Legion Stealer Attacks PUBG Players Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently uncovered a fraudulent GitHub page pretending to be a PUBG bypass hack project. However, instead of providing game… Continue reading Legion Stealer targeting PUBG players
RustBucket Malware Attacks MacOS More Effectively
New update of RustBucket Malware introduced several changes. Now the malware is more securely fixed in the systems of its victims and evades detection by security software. Though the most concerning feature there is its enhanced ability to attack macOS. What is RustBucket malware? Researchers from Jamf Threat Lab discovered RustBucket in the spring of… Continue reading RustBucket Malware Attacks MacOS More Effectively
New SLP Vulnerability Allows 2200x DDoS Amplification
A recently-discovered vulnerability in SLP, a legacy network protocol, can be used for disastrous increasing in DDoS-attack efficiency. As researchers say, the use of SMP vulnerability can push the amplification factor of an attack up to 2200 times – an unseen level. What is SLP? First of all, let’s clear things up. SLP, or Service… Continue reading New SLP Vulnerability Allows 2200x DDoS Amplification
ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Today, phishing sites are commonplace. But unfortunately, this seemingly old, deceptive tactic, which everyone seemed to have figured out long ago, still brings enormous profits to scammers today. The problem is that while Internet users are becoming more cautious, cyber scammers are developing more sophisticated ways to trick them. One such method is ImBetter malware.… Continue reading ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Change in the IP Address of the Router Caused a Massive Outage of Microsoft Services
Last week, Microsoft 365 services around the world suffered a major outage that lasted about five hours. As the company said now, the problem was caused by a mistake when changing the IP address of the router, which led to problems with forwarding packets between other WAN routers and cascading. Let me remind you that… Continue reading Change in the IP Address of the Router Caused a Massive Outage of Microsoft Services
Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs
You may have come across a Web Application Firewall (WAF) concept but have yet to give it much thought. However, it is essential to understand what a WAF is to decide if it is right for you. Now we will take a closer look at web application firewalls and give you a definition, explain their… Continue reading Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs