Author: Ionut Ilascu

The Trickbot malware operation is on the brink of going down completely following efforts from an alliance of cybersecurity and hosting providers targeting the botnet’s command and control servers. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com TrickBot malware under siege from all sides, and it's working

In an overview of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) trends targeting its network links, Google revealed that in 2017 a nation-state actor used massive firepower that amounted to more than 2.7 terabits per second. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com Nation-state actor hit Google with the largest DDoS attack

FIN11, a financially-motivated hacker group with a history starting since at least 2016, has adapted malicious email campaigns to transition to ransomware as the main monetization method. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com FIN11 hackers jump into the ransomware money-making scheme

TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, little impact seen

TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, no impact seen

A security researcher discovered that malicious apps for FitBit devices can be uploaded to the legitimate FitBit domain and users can install them from private links. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com Fitbit gallery can be used to distribute malicious apps

Microsoft is warning that cybercriminals have started to incorporate exploit code for the ZeroLogon vulnerability in their attacks. The alert comes after the company noticed ongoing attacks from cyber-espionage group MuddyWater (SeedWorm) in the second half of September. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com Ransomware gang now using critical Windows flaw in attacks

A massive fraudulent advertising business disrupted recently perpetrated through more than 240 apps in Google Play generated profits that could amount to more than $150,000 per day. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com RainbowMix apps generate 0,000 in daily ad fraud profit

Security researchers analyzing Comcast’s XR11 Xfinity Voice Remote found a way to turn it into a listening device without needing physical access or user interaction. […] Source: leepingcomputer.com Comcast cable remotes hacked to snoop on conversations