Major Campaigns Spreading CryptXXX Ransomware Via Exploit Kits

Attackers behind a campaign distributing Locky ransomware via the Nuclear Exploit Kit have switched to distributing CryptXXX using the feature-laden Angler Exploit Kit. Continue reading Major Campaigns Spreading CryptXXX Ransomware Via Exploit Kits

Firefox 46 Patches Critical Memory Vulnerabilities

Mozilla released Firefox 46, which includes patches for one critical and four high-severity vulnerabilities, all of which can lead to remote code execution. Continue reading Firefox 46 Patches Critical Memory Vulnerabilities

Platinum APT Group Abuses Windows Hotpatching

Microsoft disclosed details on the Platinum APT group and its arsenal of backdoors, keyloggers and its abuse of Windows hotpatching to load malicious code on compromised computers. Continue reading Platinum APT Group Abuses Windows Hotpatching

Bangladesh Bank Hackers Accessed SWIFT System to Steal, Cover Tracks

Hackers behind the $81 million heist in February at Bangladesh Bank used stolen credentials to access the financial institution’s SWIFT payment system and a malware toolkit to cover their tracks. Continue reading Bangladesh Bank Hackers Accessed SWIFT System to Steal, Cover Tracks