Tag: malware
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: ‘LittleDrifter’ extends its reach
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory sheds light on a recently discovered USB worm identified as “LittleDrifter” has been attributed to the Russia-linked hacker group known as Gamaredon. The worm has spread beyond its presumed intended target, Ukraine, to other countries including...
Tech Time Warp: Origins of the term “computer virus”
Now, nearly four years since the word “coronavirus” entered the popular lexicon, who doesn’t feel like an amateur epidemiologist? Given world events, it should be easy to understand why Leonard Adleman—the “A” of the RSA algorithm—was inspired by the graduate...
Quishing: What you need to know about QR code email attacks
In today’s digital age, the use of technology continuously evolves to make our personal and professional lives more convenient. Quick Response (QR) code has been one such advancement. This two-dimensional barcode allows users to share website URLs and contact information...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Updated Bumblebee malware loader discovered
Today’s Cybersecurity Threat advisory discusses the update to the popular Bumblebee malware loader that increases its defense evasion capabilities. The loader is commonly distributed via “.lnk” (softlink/shortcut) files attached to an email or compressed in a .zip archive attached to...
What exactly is killware, and why is it the next major cyberthreat?
Given the surge of incidents within the past decade, many people are becoming familiar with ransomware and data breaches. However, a new type of cyberattack known as killware has emerged in recent years, and it’s now a major security issue for organizations....
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: XLoader malware targeting macOS
Today’s Cybersecurity Threat Advisory sheds light on a resurgence of XLoader malware in the wild targeting macOS systems as a disguised “OfficeNote” application. This trojan leverages social engineering tactics to entice users into downloading and executing the malicious app that...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New malware campaign targets banking institutions
A sophisticated malware campaign known as “Toitoin” is targeting banking firms in Latin America. The campaign employs evasive techniques, including the use of custom-built modules, encryption methods, and hosting malware on Amazon EC2 instances to evade detection. It is crucial...
Tech Time Warp: Making nothing of mobile malware
An early case of mobile malware provoked an interesting reaction from pundits: swift dismissal as much ado about nothing. In June 2000, users of mobile phones made by the Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica began receiving strange text messages. The messages...
Tech Time Warp: Burning questions about Flame’s origins
The Flame virus first flickered publicly in May 2012 when the United Nations’ International Telecommunications Union requested the hacking of Iranian computers be investigated. Although not widespread — only a few hundred targeted computers were thought to have been infected...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical PaperCut vulnerability actively exploited
A new vulnerability, CVE-2023-27350, has been discovered which affects PaperCut MF and NG print management software. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability would allow attackers to access sensitive user information (usernames, email addresses, office/department information, and card numbers) without authentication. A...
