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Better secure container development

21 November 2023

A cybersecurity solutions provider has expanded its portfolio with a product that protects all phases of container development. With Kaspersky Container Security, the cybersecurity expert is expanding its offering to include a comprehensive security solution for containerized environments. It protects containerized applications at all times - from development to deployment. The solution is ready for use immediately after installation, is cost-effective and can be easily integrated into a company's IT infrastructure. Containerization accelerates development Containerization makes it possible to build and deploy sophisticated applications faster. The main advantage: their autonomy. The container contains everything you need for…

IoT devices: threat from the dark web

13 November 2023

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IoT devices are a popular target for cybercriminals. On the Darknet, these attacks are offered as a service. In particular, services for DDoS attacks carried out via IoT botnets are currently very popular. Services for attacks on IoT devices are increasingly being offered on the dark web. Kaspersky security experts identified over 2023 advertisements for DDoS attack services in various darknet forums in the first half of 700. DDoS attack services for $63,50 In particular, services for DDoS attacks carried out via IoT botnets are obviously very popular with cybercriminals. The costs for these services vary – depending on the existing DDoS protection,…

ChatGPT: Risks of professional use

9 November 2023

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Many Germans use ChatGPT in their everyday professional lives. This can jeopardize the security of sensitive data. According to a representative survey, almost half (46 percent) of working people in Germany use ChatGPT in their everyday work. The popularity of generative AI services and Large Language Models (LLM) poses the question to companies of the extent to which they can trust language models with sensitive company data. Kaspersky experts have identified these data protection risks of professional ChatGPT use: Data leak or hack by the provider: Although LLM-based chatbots are operated by large tech companies, they are not immune to hacking attacks or accidental data leaks. There was already one…

ToddyCat – new attack tactics

8 November 2023

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Using a new type of malware, ToddyCat collects data and exfiltrates it into public and legitimate file hosting services. The advanced APT group ToddyCat first gained attention in December 2020 with serious attacks on companies in Asia and Europe. The main tools included the Ninja Trojan, the Backdoor Samurai and loaders that load malicious payloads onto the affected system. Since then, Kaspersky has been monitoring the APT group using special signatures. One of the signatures was identified on a system; During further research, new ToddyCat tools were discovered. ToddyCat uses new loader variant Last year…

IR plans: Too few IT decision-makers know their importance

8 November 2023

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Many IT managers in German companies are not aware of the importance of incident response plans (IR plans) for preventing cyber incidents. IT decision-makers in companies in Germany seem to underestimate the importance of incident response plans. Because four in ten say creating these would be a waste of time and money; In the event of a security incident, they could guide the team accordingly to respond. Furthermore, 38,0 percent of those surveyed do not know what incident response tools actually are and what options they offer. These results come from the current Kaspersky study: “Incident Response for Prevention – Why Companies in Germany Are Bad…

Banking Trojan Zanubis disguises itself as a government app

27 October 2023

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The banking Trojan 'Zanubis' has been further developed and poses as an official app of the Peruvian government organization SUNAT. The Android banking Trojan Zanubis first appeared in August 2022 and initially targeted financial and crypto app users in Peru. He posed as a legitimate Android app to trick users into granting access permissions. In April of this year, those behind the malware went a step further and disguised Zanubis as an official app from the Peruvian government organization SUNAT (Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria). The Trojan is created with the help of...

Lack of incident response plans at German companies

25 October 2023

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German companies are ill-prepared for attacks. Almost 80 percent have no incident response plans. However, an emergency plan is almost always a prerequisite for taking out mandatory cyber insurance. The BKA recorded more than 130.000 cybercrime cases in Germany last year. Attacks on companies can sometimes threaten their existence. According to the current Kaspersky study, 30,5 percent of companies in Germany have cyber insurance that covers at least the most serious costs in the event of damage. Incident response needs improvement The topic of incident response or preparation for cyber attacks seems to still have room for improvement in companies in Germany,...

Crypto Wallets: New Malware Threats Discovered

22 October 2023

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The newly emerged malware 'AsymCrypt' and the constantly evolving stealer 'Lumma' specifically target crypto wallets. The malware sometimes disguises itself as a .docx to .pdf converter. Kaspersky experts have discovered a new threat: Cryptor and loader AsymCrypt, which targets crypto wallets and is sold on darknet forums. This is a further developed version of the DoubleFinger loader that claims to lead to a TOR network service. AsymCrypt buyers can customize injection methods, targeting processes, startup persistence, and stub types for malicious DLLs, allowing the payload to reside in an encrypted blob within a .png image posted to an image hosting website…

Malware on German ICS computers

18 October 2023

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One in six ICS computers in Germany was infected with malware in the first half of 2023. One in three ICS computers worldwide. Building automation in particular was the most frequently attacked industry with industrial computers during the study period. In the first half of 2023, malicious objects were discovered and blocked on around 16 percent of ICS computers (computers for industrial control systems) in Germany, as current analyzes by Kaspersky ICS CERT show. One in three ICS computers worldwide (34 percent) was affected. In the second quarter of this year, Kaspersky experts also registered the highest quarterly threat level since...

Cuba group active with new ransomware

9 October 2023

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The Cuba ransomware group is deploying a new malware that is not always detected by modern antivirus programs. Victims are companies all over the world, including in Germany and Austria. While investigating a customer incident in December 2022, Kaspersky discovered three suspicious files. These files triggered a series of actions that resulted in the download of the 'komar65' library, also known as 'BUGHATCH'. BUGHATCH is a sophisticated backdoor that nests itself in the process memory of a device. Within the space allocated to it, it runs an embedded…

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Better secure container development

IoT devices: threat from the dark web

ChatGPT: Risks of professional use

ToddyCat – new attack tactics

IR plans: Too few IT decision-makers know their importance

Banking Trojan Zanubis disguises itself as a government app

Lack of incident response plans at German companies

Crypto Wallets: New Malware Threats Discovered

Malware on German ICS computers

Cuba group active with new ransomware

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