Cyber alerts

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November 2017

Published Tuesday 28 November 2017 (12:00) (updated 11 January 2022)

qkG Filecoder Ransomware Discovered

A new proof-of-concept ransomware called qkG Filecoder (also known as RANSOM_CRYPTOQKG.A), with minor similarities to the Lukitus Locky variant, has been observed being tested using an unusual macro technique.

CC-1807 Low

Published Thursday 23 November 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Malicious Apps on the Google Play Store

Recent reports regarding the Google Play Store suggest a new influx of malicious software disguised as legitimate applications.

CC-1757 Low

Published Wednesday 8 November 2017 (12:00) (updated 11 January 2022)

Adwind Remote Access Trojan

Adwind remote access trojan (RAT), also known as jRAT, JSocket and AlienSpy, is being distributed via spam emails . The spam emails were observed to have numerous attachment titles.

CC-1758 Low

Published Wednesday 8 November 2017 (12:00) (updated 11 January 2022)

ONI Ransomware

ONI ransomware and its bootkit variant MBR-ONI have been seen being used in targeted attacks. The ransomware was used to cover up evidence of a more sophisticated attack.

CC-1748 Low

Published Tuesday 7 November 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Silent Trojan

Silent, also known as Silence, trojan is used to monitor a user’s machine so that over time it can obtain information on the software and activities being used within the system.