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North Korean Hackers Spread AppleJeus Malware Disguised as Cryptocurrency Apps
2022-12-05 10:30

The Lazarus Group threat actor has been observed leveraging fake cryptocurrency apps as a lure to deliver a previously undocumented version of the AppleJeus malware, according to new findings from Volexity. "This activity notably involves a campaign likely targeting cryptocurrency users and organizations with a variant of the AppleJeus malware by way of malicious Microsoft Office documents," researchers Callum Roxan, Paul Rascagneres, and Robert Jan Mora said.

Hackers use new, fake crypto app to breach networks, steal cryptocurrency
2022-12-03 15:12

The North Korean 'Lazarus' hacking group is linked to a new attack spreading fake cryptocurrency apps under the made-up brand, "BloxHolder," to install the AppleJeus malware for initial access to networks and steal crypto assets. A new report by Volexity has identified new, fake crypto programs and AppleJeus activity, with signs of evolution in the malware's infection chain and abilities.

BlackProxies proxy service increasingly popular among hackers
2022-12-02 18:56

A new residential proxy market is becoming popular among hackers, cybercriminals, phishers, scalpers, and scammers, selling access to a million claimed proxy IP addresses worldwide. The BlackProxies service claims to have access to a pool of 1,000,000 IP addresses from around the world, all coming from real residential users, ensuring unblocked status, low detection rates, and good speeds.

Hackers Sign Android Malware Apps with Compromised Platform Certificates
2022-12-02 13:56

Platform certificates used by Android smartphone vendors like Samsung, LG, and MediaTek have been found to be abused to sign malicious apps. "A platform certificate is the application signing certificate used to sign the 'android' application on the system image," a report filed through the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative reads.

Hackers Sign Android Malware Apps with Compromised Platform Certificates
2022-12-02 13:56

Platform certificates used by Android smartphone vendors like Samsung, LG, and MediaTek have been found to be abused to sign malicious apps. "A platform certificate is the application signing certificate used to sign the 'android' application on the system image," a report filed through the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative reads.

Hackers Exploiting Redis Vulnerability to Deploy New Redigo Malware on Servers
2022-12-02 11:09

A previously undocumented Go-based malware is targeting Redis servers with the goal of taking control of the infected systems and likely building a botnet network. The attacks involve taking advantage of a critical security vulnerability in the open source, in-memory, key-value store that was disclosed earlier this year to deploy Redigo, according to cloud security firm Aqua.

Hackers Exploiting Redis Vulnerability to Deploy New Redigo Malware on Servers
2022-12-02 11:09

A previously undocumented Go-based malware is targeting Redis servers with the goal of taking control of the infected systems and likely building a botnet network. The attacks involve taking advantage of a critical security vulnerability in the open source, in-memory, key-value store that was disclosed earlier this year to deploy Redigo, according to cloud security firm Aqua.

Hackers Leak Another Set of Medibank Customer Data on the Dark Web
2022-12-01 13:17

Medibank on Thursday confirmed that the threat actors behind the devastating cyber attack have posted another dump of data stolen from its systems on the dark web after its refusal to pay a ransom. "We are in the process of analyzing the data, but the data released appears to be the data we believed the criminal stole," the Australian health insurer said.

Hackers Leak Another Set of Medibank Customer Data on the Dark Web
2022-12-01 13:17

Medibank on Thursday confirmed that the threat actors behind the devastating cyber attack have posted another dump of data stolen from its systems on the dark web after its refusal to pay a ransom. "We are in the process of analyzing the data, but the data released appears to be the data we believed the criminal stole," the Australian health insurer said.

Hyundai app bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock, start cars
2022-12-01 13:01

Vulnerabilities in mobile apps exposed Hyundai and Genesis car models after 2012 to remote attacks that allowed unlocking and even starting the vehicles. Security researchers at Yuga Labs found the issues and explored similar attack surfaces in the SiriusXM "Smart vehicle" platform used in cars from other makers that allowed them to "Remotely unlock, start, locate, flash, and honk" them.