ThunderX ransomware silenced with release of a free decryptor
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thunderx-ransomware-silenced-with-release-of-a-free-decryptor/ A decryptor for the ThunderX ransomware has been released by cybersecurity firm Tesorion that lets victims recover their files for free.
When coffee makers are demanding a ransom, you know IoT is screwed
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/09/how-a-hacker-turned-a-250-coffee-maker-into-ransom-machine/ Watch along as hacked machine grinds, beeps, and spews water.
Threat Roundup for September 18 to September 25
blog.talosintelligence.com/2020/09/threat-roundup-0918-0925.html Emotet is one of the most widely distributed and active malware families today. It is a highly modular threat that can deliver a wide variety of payloads. Emotet is commonly delivered via Microsoft Office documents with macros, sent as attachments on malicious emails.
Industrial Cyberattacks Get Rarer but More Complex
threatpost.com/industrial-cyberattacks-rarer-complex/159573/ The first half of 2020 saw decreases in attacks on most ICS sectors, but oil/gas firms and building automation saw upticks.
KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange hacked for $150 million
www.zdnet.com/article/kucoin-cryptocurrency-exchange-hacked-for-150-million/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 KuCoin said an intruder drained all its hot wallets today.
Putin Wants a Truce in Cyberspace While Denying Russian Interference
www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/world/europe/russia-cyber-security-meddling.html With an eye to a possible Biden presidency, the Russian leader called for a “reboot” on information security but offered no concessions.
How cybercriminals launder money stolen from banks
www.kaspersky.com/blog/money-laundering-schemes/37175/ Before the thieves can enjoy them, the proceeds of cybercrime have to jump through a few hoops. We discuss the complexities involved.
Pastebin adds ‘Burn After Read’ and ‘Password Protected Pastes’ to the dismay of the infosec community
www.zdnet.com/article/pastebin-adds-burn-after-read-and-password-protected-pastes-to-the-dismay-of-the-infosec-community/ The two new features will make it easier to disguise malware operations.
