MAL-2022-6986 Malicious code in vt-blockchain-bootcamp-starter-frontend (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware f1085597e357b5b1d2b12ab109ff9c279fa1cbca538e418cf962f34265384141 Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be...

MAL-2022-4469 Malicious code in malicious-pre-install-package (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware 1741456bb70a37b2485b448c939f1c6bac3387f988e30a89c5ae1516b1610105 Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be...

Vaas - Verdict-as-a-Service SDKs: Analyze Files For Malicious Content

Verdict-as-a-Service VaaS is a service that provides a platform for scanning files for malware and other threats. It allows easy integration in your application. With a few lines of code, you can start scanning files for malware. ATTENTION: All SDKs are currently prototypes and under heavy...

Detection of ‘Leave Behinds’ From Nation-State Actors

Who left the backdoor open? By Trellix · March 28, 2022 In our recent report, In the Crosshairs: Companies and Nation-State Cyber Threats, over 800 IT decision makers from around the world were interviewed on their experiences with nation-state cyber attacks. One of the questions sought to...

Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems: Part 2

To cap off the series, we’ll discuss malware detection and distribution in various countries. Our team also rounds up several insights to help strengthen ICS cybersecurity and mitigate malware attacks...

Using EM Waves to Detect Malware

I dont even know what I think about this. Researchers have developed a malware detection system that uses EM waves: "Obfuscation Revealed: Leveraging Electromagnetic Signals for Obfuscated Malware Classification." Abstract: The Internet of Things IoT is constituted of devices that are exponential...

Improve kernel security with the new Microsoft Vulnerable and Malicious Driver Reporting Center

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have continued to raise the security bar for drivers running in the kernel. Kernel-mode driver publishers must pass the Hardware Lab Kit HLK compatibility tests, malware scanning, and prove their identity through extended validation EV certificates. This has significantl...

Have you downloaded that Android malware from the Play Store lately?

This post has been updated to include the Malwarebytes detection for these Android apps. Security researchers have discovered banking Trojan apps on the Google Play Store, and say they have been downloaded by more than 300,000 Android users. As you may know, banking Trojans are kitted for stealin...

MobileAudit - SAST and Malware Analysis for Android Mobile APKs

Django Web application for performing Static Analysis and detecting malware in Android APKs In each of the scans, it would have the following information: Application Info Security Info Components SAST Findings Best Practices Implemented Virus Total Info Certificate Info Strings Databases Files F...

Applied YARA training Q&A

Introduction On August 31, 2021 we ran a joint webinar between VirusTotal and Kaspersky, with a focus on YARA rules best practices and real world examples. If you didnt have the chance to watch the webinar live, you can see it as a recording on Brighttalk: Applied YARA training. During the webina...

New AdLoad Variant Bypasses Apple's Security Defenses to Target macOS Systems

A new wave of attacks involving a notorious macOS adware family has evolved to leverage around 150 unique samples in the wild in 2021 alone, some of which have slipped past Apple's on-device malware scanner and even signed by its own notarization service, highlighting the malicious software ongoi...

See Ya Sharp: A Loaders Tale | McAfee Blogs

ARCHIVED STORY See Ya Sharp: A Loader’s Tale Max Kersten · Aug 04, 2021 Introduction The DotNet based CyaX-Sharp loader, also known as ReZer0, is known to spread commodity malware, such as AgentTesla. In recent years, this loader has been referenced numerous times, as it was used in campaigns...

Top Black Hat USA Sessions for Qualys Customers

Black Hat USA is known for cutting-edge security research, and this year’s conference is no different. If you’re a Qualys customer, here are some Black Hat sessions we think youll find relevant. Next-Gen DFIR: Mass Exploits & Supplier Compromise An investigation of real “next-gen” digital forensi...

Combing through the fuzz: Using fuzzy hashing and deep learning to counter malware detection evasion techniques

Today’s cybersecurity threats continue to find ways to fly and stay under the radar. Cybercriminals use polymorphic malware because a slight change in the binary code or script could allow the said threats to avoid detection by traditional antivirus software. Threat actors customize their wares...

Trickbot Malware Returns with a new VNC Module to Spy on its Victims

Cybersecurity researchers have opened the lid on the continued resurgence of the insidious Trickbot malware, making it clear that the Russia-based transnational cybercrime group is working behind the scenes to revamp its attack infrastructure in response to recent counter efforts from law...

What Are Red Team Exercises and Why Are They Important?

Pick a side. It’s game time, and nothing is off the table. -- For most organizations, a true defense-in-depth strategy includes the proactive testing of company cyber defenses. A Red Team Exercise is designed to reveal vulnerabilities in a companys security through hands-on testing, uncovering...

Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Googite.a Unauthenticated Open Proxy

Discovery / credits: Malvuln - malvuln.com c 2021 Original source: https://malvuln.com/advisory/ff30fbee3724d80dcb9471c0b553c99a.txt Contact: [email protected] Media: twitter.com/malvuln Threat: Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Googite.a Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Open Proxy Description: Googite malwar...

Bizarro: a banking Trojan full of nasty tricks

Researchers have discovered a new banking Trojan that has been found targeting customers of European and South American banks. They have dubbed the new Trojan Bizarro. How does Bizarro spread? The Bizarro malware spreads via Microsoft Installer MSI packages. Identified sources so far have been sp...

Defending against cryptojacking with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Intel TDT

Cryptocurrency mining—once considered no more than a nuisance, a relatively benign activity that was a drain on machine resources—has been on the rise in recent years. This increase in cryptocurrency mining activity is driven by the increasing value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, the growth in...

How Cyrebro Can Unify Multiple Cybersecurity Defenses to Optimize Protection

Many enterprises rely on more than one security tool to protect their technology assets, devices, and networks. This is particularly true for organizations that use hybrid systems or a combination of cloud and local applications. Likewise, companies whose networks include a multitude of smartphon...