2021 COVID bounce: Malware has returned with a vengeance

At a particularly perilous moment for privacy and security, Malwarebytes’ research uncovered a COVID bounce, a massive 2021 resurgence of cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020. There was a 77% increas… Continue reading 2021 COVID bounce: Malware has returned with a vengeance

For Magecart groups and other credit-card skimmers, old and new opportunities abound

The entry points for Magecart and other e-commerce skimmers are changing, but the attackers are getting more clever, too.

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Malwarebytes’ cloud console updates simplify threat management processes for SMBs

Malwarebytes announced an expansion of its Nebula cloud-native endpoint protection platform to include two new modules: Vulnerability Assessment and a preview of Patch Management modules, both powered by OPSWAT. Together, these capabilities make Malwar… Continue reading Malwarebytes’ cloud console updates simplify threat management processes for SMBs

How cybercrime hurts some groups more than others

Trends in cybercrime mirror the widening digital divide accelerated by the pandemic leaving lower income and vulnerable audiences disproportionally impacted. A new report by Malwarebytes, Digitunity and Cybercrime Support Network, which polled more tha… Continue reading How cybercrime hurts some groups more than others

Konni RAT variant targeting Russia in ongoing attack campaign

By Waqas
So far, Konni RAT has managed to evade detection as only 3 security solutions on VirusTotal were able to detect the malware.
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Malwarebytes integrates with Datto to to streamline endpoint security for MSPs

Malwarebytes announced that Malwarebytes OneView is now integrated with Datto Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and Datto Autotask Professional Services Automation (PSA). Datto is a global provider of cloud-based software and security solutions pu… Continue reading Malwarebytes integrates with Datto to to streamline endpoint security for MSPs

Malware spammers aim to leverage Kaseya ransomware drama in email campaign

First came the ransomware rampage stemming from the breach of Miami-based software firm Kaseya. Now comes a wave of malicious emails seeking capitalize on the rush to find a fix. Security vendor MalwareBytes highlighted the malware spam campaign Tuesday, describing how unidentified attackers send “malspam” messages with both a URL and a file that purports to be a Microsoft update of the Kaseya VSA vulnerability. Clicking on the the link, or “SecurityUpdates.exe,” drops Cobalt Strike on a victim. Cybercriminals have increasingly leveraged that security testing tool for attacks, according to recent research. It’s another example of how cyberattacks can have long tails after their initial infections. The zero-day vulnerability that the ransomware gang REvil apparently used to infiltrate Kaseya systems turned into a way for intruders to access the systems of Kaseya’s managed service provider customers, who provide IT services to a wider range of potential victims. It has turned […]

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Criminals leveraging shift to remote work to develop targeted attacks

Malwarebytes announced the findings of its report which explores how the global pandemic forced many employees to quickly become a remote workforce and confined consumers to their homes. In the wake of this change, cybercriminals ditched many of their … Continue reading Criminals leveraging shift to remote work to develop targeted attacks