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Cybersmart Security

Tycoon:Java-Based Ransomware,Fake BlackLivesMatter Vote Campaign Spreads Trickbot,CEO Apologise&More

11 Jun 2020

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Tycoon-Java-Based Ransomware,Fake BlackLivesMatter vote campaign spreads Trickbot, Brave CEO Apologises for adding affiliate links to URL & NASA cyber incidents hit 368% increase and Microsoft release June 130 security patches...... —Researchers say Tycoon ransomware, which has targeted institutions(educational and business), has a few traits they haven't seen before. Targets Windows & Linux. —A campaign asking you to vote anonymously about #BlackLivesMatter is spreading the information-stealing malware called Trickbot. —Microsoft have released its June 2020 batch of software security updates that patches about 130 newly discovered vulnerabilities. One of these vulnerabilities affects virtually all supported Windows versions–from Windows 7 to Windows Server 2019. . And more about NASA And Billions of Plug and Play devices affected by UPnP protocol vulnerability in this new episode —Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown on recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Wednesday. . . Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Subscribe on your podcast app. LINKS----- 1.A new Java-based ransomware targets Windows and Linux https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/04/tycoon-java-ransomware/ . New 'Tycoon' Ransomware Strain Targets Windows, Linux Researchers say Tycoon ransomware, which has targeted software and educational institutions, has a few traits they haven't seen before. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/new-tycoon-ransomware-strain-targets-windows-linux/d/d-id/1338006 . Michigan State University won’t pay ransom after cyber attack https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/06/michigan-state-university-wont-pay-ransom-after-cyber-attack.html . MSU Provides Update On IT-Based Intrusion https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2020/msu-provides-update-on-it-based-intrusion/ . 2. Fake Black Lives Matter voting campaign spreads Trickbot malware —https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-black-lives-matter-voting-campaign-spreads-trickbot-malware/ . 3.Brave CEO apologises for adding affiliate links to URLs—https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/09/brave-ceo-apologises-for-adding-affiliate-links-to-urls/ . 4.Billions of devices affected by UPnP vulnerability-https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/10/billions-of-devices-affected-by-upnp-vulnerability/ 5.NASA Hit By 366% Rise In Cybersecurity Incidents— https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonchandler/2020/06/08/nasa-hit-by-366-rise-in-cybersecurity-incidents-after-budget-cuts/#155fdf785b31 6. Microsoft Releases June 2020 Security Patches For 129 Vulnerabilities https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/windows-update-june.html?m=1 . Microsoft June 2020 Patch Tuesday https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Microsoft+June+2020+Patch+Tuesday/26220/

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