LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new wave of cyberattacks threatens both Android users and maritime systems. Researchers have discovered dangerous spyware targeting Android devices, while a botnet threatens the security of ship navigation systems. At the same time, Asus, Qualcomm and ArcSoft were victims of massive data theft.
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Recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape show a worrying increase in threats affecting both mobile and maritime systems. Researchers have discovered a new Android spyware that specifically targets Spanish-speaking users. This malware, known as DroidLock, combines features of ransomware and spyware and spreads through fake websites that imitate legitimate apps. Once installed, it requests administrative rights and can take control of the device, including changing PINs and biometric settings.
In parallel, a botnet called Broadside has begun infiltrating ships’ navigation systems. This threat is based on the Mirai code and aims to infect CCTV systems and IoT gateways on commercial vessels. The main danger is the botnet’s ability to carry out powerful DDoS attacks and intercept video streams unnoticed. This poses a direct threat to maritime security as it allows access to sensitive navigation data.
In another incident, it was revealed that hackers breached the infrastructure of an Asus supplier and stole 1TB of confidential data from Asus, Qualcomm and ArcSoft. This data includes, among other things, source codes for smartphone camera software and internal developer tools. Although Asus emphasizes that its own servers and customer data were not affected, the incident highlights the vulnerability of supply chains in the technology industry.
Israeli cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock’s discovery of a North Korean hacker’s compromised device sheds further light on the complex networks behind such attacks. The device was part of the infrastructure used in an attack on the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange in February. These developments underscore the need for increased security measures and international cooperation to counter growing threats in the digital space.
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