HELLOKITTY

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HelloKitty is a malicious software (malware) that has been designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. This type of malware is particularly destructive as it not only compromises system integrity but can also lead to significant financial losses and privacy breaches. The HelloKitty malware has recently been linked with the exploitation of an Apache ActiveMQ flaw, known as CVE-2023-46604. This vulnerability has reportedly been used to install the HelloKitty ransomware on unsuspecting systems. The issue was first brought to light by securityaffairs.com, who reported multiple instances of this exploitation. The severity of this situation is heightened by the fact that ActiveMQ is widely used, increasing the potential number of affected systems. In a further development, the source code of the 2020 variant of the HelloKitty ransomware was leaked on a cybercrime forum. This is a significant event as it potentially enables other cybercriminals to use, modify, and distribute this malware, thereby increasing its threat level. The leak could result in more sophisticated versions of the malware being developed, making it even more challenging for cybersecurity measures to effectively counteract it. Therefore, individuals and organizations are advised to ensure their systems are protected against such threats and regularly updated to minimize vulnerabilities.
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FIVEHANDS
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CVE-2023-46604Unspecified
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CVE-2023-46604 is a critical vulnerability identified in Apache ActiveMQ, specifically affecting versions prior to 5.15.16, 5.16.7, 5.17.6, and 5.18.3. This flaw, which lies within the Java OpenWire protocol marshaller, allows for Remote Code Execution (RCE) and has been assigned a maximum severity
CVE-2023-44604Unspecified
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Securityaffairs
5 days ago
Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 3
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Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 2
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Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 1
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a month ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 478 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 477 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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a month ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 476 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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2 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 473 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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3 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 470 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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3 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 469 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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3 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 467 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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4 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 466 by Pierluigi Paganini
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 465 by Pierluigi Paganini
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 464 by Pierluigi Paganini
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 463 by Pierluigi Paganini
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5 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 462 by Pierluigi Paganini
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 461 by Pierluigi Paganini
Fortinet
5 months ago
Ransomware Roundup – Abyss Locker | FortiGuard Labs
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5 months ago
Security Affairs newsletter Round 460 by Pierluigi Paganini
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 459 by Pierluigi Paganini