IT threat evolution Q2 2024
In this report, Kaspersky researchers explore the most significant attacks of Q2 2024 that used a XZ backdoor, the LockBit builder, ShrinkLocker ransomware, etc. Continue reading IT threat evolution Q2 2024
Category Archives: qakbot
Patch Tuesday, May 2024 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 60 security holes in Windows computers and supported software, including two “zero-day” vulnerabilities in Windows that are already being exploited in active attacks. There are also important security patches available for macOS and Adobe users, and for the Chrome Web browser, which just patched its own zero-day flaw. Continue reading Patch Tuesday, May 2024 Edition
QakBot attacks with Windows zero-day (CVE-2024-30051)
In April 2024, while researching CVE-2023-36033, we discovered another zero-day elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, which was assigned CVE-2024-30051 identifier and patched on May, 14 as part of Microsoft’s patch Tuesday. We have seen it exploited by QuakBot and other malware. Continue reading QakBot attacks with Windows zero-day (CVE-2024-30051)
Financial cyberthreats in 2023
In this report, we share our insights into the 2023 trends and statistics on financial threats, such as phishing, PC and mobile banking malware. Continue reading Financial cyberthreats in 2023
Spam and phishing in 2023
This report contains spam and phishing statistics for 2023, along with descriptions of the main trends, among these artificial intelligence, instant messaging phishing, and multilingual BEC attacks. Continue reading Spam and phishing in 2023
Qakbot Hackers Continue to Push Malware After Takedown Attempt
Qakbot cybercriminals continue to push malware, which shows they are still operational after the recent takedown attempt.
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Industry Reactions to Qakbot Botnet Disruption: Feedback Friday
Industry professionals comment on the law enforcement operation targeting the Qakbot botnet and its implications.
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Qakbot Botnet Disrupted, Infected 700,000 Computers Globally
By Deeba Ahmed
The Qakbot malware is also known as “Qbot” and “Pinkslipbot,” and was used to target critical industries worldwide.
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Operation ‘Duck Hunt’: Qakbot Malware Disrupted, $8.6 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized
U.S. law enforcement announce the disruption of the notorious Qakbot cybercrime operation and the release of an auto-disinfection tool to 700,000 infected machines.
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U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections
The U.S. government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot, a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. The international law enforcement operation involved seizing control over the botnet’s online infrastructure, and quietly removing the Qakbot malware from tens of thousands of infected Microsoft Windows computer systems. Continue reading U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections