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Bitdefender detects MosaicLoader family of malware
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Bitdefender discovers new malware family "MosaicLoader". Cyber ​​criminals book prominent spots for online ads to distribute malware droppers. Download a wide variety of malware - from cryptomining to exfiltration of data to protect identities. The "MosaicLoader" attacks discovered by Bitdefender Labs target people who search for and download cracked software. As soon as their device is infected, the malware acts as a dropper for other malicious tools - from cookie stealers and cryptominers to complex Trojans. MosaicLoader: Malware family with high malicious potential Bitdefender has named this malware family with high malicious potential "MosaicLoader". It owes ...

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Bitdefender solution becomes part of ThreatQ-Platform 
Bitdefender solution becomes part of ThreatQ-Platform

Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence is now available as part of the ThreatQ platform. Actionable threat intelligence enables better decisions and more efficient security processes. For Security Operation Center (SOC), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). Bitdefender today announced its strategic partnership with ThreatQuotient, a pioneer in security operations platforms. As a result, customers can start using Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence for the ThreatQ platform immediately. The partnership gives ThreatQuotient customers a better view of the threat landscape. Companies with Security Operation Centers (SOC), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers benefit from this.

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Bitdefender decryptor tool against Avaddon ransomware
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Bitdefender has updated its Avaddon decryption tool, which it launched in February. The tool can decrypt data that was encrypted in the course of ransomware attacks with the Avaddon family. After the well-known blackmailer group had ceased its activities, the victims, who had refused to pay a ransom of up to six figures, can now access their data again. The decryptor can be downloaded for free from Bitdefender. There is also a short guide to the tool. Avaddon decryptor and instructions are ready The hackers behind the Avaddon ransomware family presumably operated from the countries of the former Commonwealth of Independent States ...

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IoT: lock side entrances

IoT - the Internet of Things continues to expand. Not only does the home office contribute to this. Smart hardware is finding ever broader application possibilities. However, this also increases the area of ​​attack and risk. Manufacturers and users are equally asked to ensure more security. The dangers of the Internet of Things are becoming more diverse: Employees access the company network more often from home, while at the same time they use smart devices privately. This trend continues: According to the analysts at BERG Insight, annual growth of 20,2 percent is expected in Europe. So increase ...

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Bitcoin scam campaigns on behalf of Elon Musk and Tesla
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Bitdefender Labs warn of Bitcoin fraud campaigns on behalf of Elon Musk and Tesla. Cyber ​​scammers are taking advantage of the increased interest in cryptocurrencies. Cyber ​​criminals are always very creative. The experts at Bitdefender Labs have now come across a particularly brazen scam. In the name of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and under the pretext of giving away Bitcoins (BTC), tens of thousands of fraudulent emails were sent to Internet users as part of two campaigns. The first campaign is largely based on German IP addresses. Scam 1: Elon Musk gives you Bitcoin worth ...

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In the sights: Old, unpatched Internet Explorer
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WastedLoader: Cyber ​​criminals target unpatched Internet Explorer with malvertising. With WastedLoader, Bitdefender has discovered a new variant of the dangerous ransomware malware "WastedLocker". It is part of a new RIG exploit kit campaign and attacks users via unpatched versions of Internet Explorer. The campaign uses VBScript vulnerabilities for this purpose when users visit a legitimate website and click on malicious advertising (malvertising). The variant is also able to deliver a ransomware component, but does not yet do so in its current version. Ransomware WastedLoader The new variant, which Bitdefender named WastedLoader, communicates with a Command & Control server, which is ...

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Online Trap: Pfizer Corona Vaccination Survey
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Bitdefender Labs Detect Fraud With Alleged Pfizer Corona Vaccination Survey. Investigating personal and account information and fraud. 23,36% of the attacks with an apparently German source. With the alleged sender Pfizer and under the pretext of conducting surveys on the subject of corona vaccines, fraudsters have stolen personal data and possibly money from more than 200.000 consumers since April. This is shown by data from Bitdefender telemetry. Worldwide spam campaign According to the Bitdefender analysis, the spammers rolled out the e-mail campaign in different regions. 69,98% of the users contacted are in the USA, 12,39% in Ireland, 3,40% in Sweden, 3,23% ...

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Risk: Empty offices due to the pandemic
Risk: Empty offices due to the pandemic

What are the risks lurking in computers, networks, offices and buildings abandoned by a pandemic? IT security officers had their hands full in the pandemic to securely connect the home office. But there are also risks in abandoned offices or workstation computers that have not been started up for a long time. Many employees fled to the home office at the beginning of the pandemic - and have stayed there to this day. They left IT systems and networks in the office next to their desk. The unused buildings cost money and are a real risk. Was someone able to break a lock during the pandemic, enter ...

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Worldwide pandemic a godsend for hackers
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One thing is certain: the global coronavirus pandemic was a godsend for hackers and threat actors. This is what Bitdefender's threat statistics show for the past year. Here are a few key figures. The latest security findings from Bitdefender Labs suggest a high level of threat to be expected in the current year as well. 485 percent increase in global ransomware reports…… compared to the previous year. Double blackmail is a new tool in the cybercriminal repertoire. In doing so, they increase the pressure on your victims by threatening to publish the stolen data before it is encrypted. Spammers have improved their tactics ... ... and are still going ...

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Bitdefender exposes military cyber espionage
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Bitdefender Labs uncover military cyber espionage: The Naikon hacker group uses side-loading techniques and powerful backdoors for espionage and data exfiltration. During an analysis of the misuse of vulnerable legitimate software, Bitdefender Labs uncovered long-running cyber espionage by the well-known APT group Naikon. Naikon has been active for more than a decade. The Chinese-speaking group focuses on high-level targets such as government agencies and military organizations. The evidence gathered suggests that the campaign aimed at espionage and data exfiltration. Such attacks, which follow the example in one of the most cyber-dangerous regions currently - Southeast Asia - are also in ...

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