The last week in infosec, with our favorites being two new items for the good guys: malware analysis and identification tools. Oh, and a new Android malware targeting PayPal even bypasses 2FA!
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SNDBOX – an AI Powered Malware Analysis Site is Launched
Source: Bleeping Computer
Today at Blackhat Europe, a new malware analysis service was unveiled called SNDBOX that utilizes artificial intelligence and a hardened virtual environment to perform static and dynamic analysis of malware samples. Read more.
Community-based integrated malware identification system
Source: Securityonline.info
The tknk_scanner is a community-based integrated malware identification system, which aims to easily identify malware families by automating this process using an integration of open source community-based tools and freeware. Read more.
Android Malware Tricks User to Log into PayPal to Steal Funds
Source: Bleeping Computer
An Android malware posing as a battery optimization tool relies on a sneaky tactic to find its way into users’ PayPal accounts and steal their money, despite two-factor authentication protection. Read more.
Satan Variant Analysis & Handling Guide
Source: NSFOCUS
In early November 2018, NSFOCUS discovered that some of its financial customers had been infected with a worm virus FT.exe that could affect both Linux and Windows platforms. Read more.
New Sextortion Scam Campaign Delivering GandCrab Ransomware
Source: Tripwire
Digital criminals have launched a new sextortion campaign that attempts to infect users’ computers with a version of GandCrab ransomware. Read more.
The Ransomware Doctor Without A Cure
Source: Check Point Software
When individuals and organizations alike rely so much on their computers to get work done, there is nothing they hate more than being held hostage by ransomware and often hold a deep resistance to paying the demanded ransom. Read more.
ESET discovers 21 new Linux malware families
Source: ZDNet
Although Linux is a much more secure operating system compared to the more widely used Windows, it is not impervious to misconfigurations and malware infections. Read more.