Researchers Expose Inner Workings of Billion-Dollar Wizard Spider Cybercrime Gang

The inner workings of a cybercriminal group known as the Wizard Spider have been exposed, shedding light on its organizational structure and motivations.
“Most of Wizard Spider’s efforts go into hacking European and U.S. businesses, with a special cra… Continue reading Researchers Expose Inner Workings of Billion-Dollar Wizard Spider Cybercrime Gang

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Hackers Gain Fileless Persistence on Targeted SQL Servers Using a Built-in Utility

Microsoft on Tuesday warned that it recently spotted a malicious campaign targeting SQL Servers that leverages a built-in PowerShell binary to achieve persistence on compromised systems.
The intrusions, which leverage brute-force attacks as an initial… Continue reading Hackers Gain Fileless Persistence on Targeted SQL Servers Using a Built-in Utility

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Microsoft Warns of “Cryware” Info-Stealing Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets

Microsoft is warning of an emerging threat targeting internet-connected cryptocurrency wallets, signaling a departure in the use of digital coins in cyberattacks.
The tech giant dubbed the new threat “cryware,” with the attacks resulting in the irreve… Continue reading Microsoft Warns of “Cryware” Info-Stealing Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets

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Russian Conti Ransomware Gang Threatens to Overthrow New Costa Rican Government

The notorious Conti ransomware gang, which last month staged an attack on Costa Rican administrative systems, has threatened to “overthrow” the new government of the country.
“We are determined to overthrow the government by means of a cyber attack, w… Continue reading Russian Conti Ransomware Gang Threatens to Overthrow New Costa Rican Government

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Over 200 Apps on Play Store Caught Spying on Android Users Using Facestealer

More than 200 Android apps masquerading as fitness, photo editing, and puzzle apps have been observed distributing spyware called Facestealer to siphon user credentials and other valuable information. 
“Similar to Joker, another piece of mobile malwar… Continue reading Over 200 Apps on Play Store Caught Spying on Android Users Using Facestealer

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