Join our upcoming webinar and learn about weaknesses in your current endpoint security setup and how to address them.
Despite widespread deployment of endpoint protection solutions, cyberattacks continue to make headlines, affecting organizations of all sizes and sectors. Recent statistics reveal that 70% of companies were impacted by ransomware last year (State of Malware Report 2023, Malwarebytes), and 83% experienced more than one data breach.
Given the existence of so many successful attacks in the past year, the question remains: How can organizations best protect themselves in a rapidly evolving threat landscape?
On September 7th, join Alan Radomsky, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Malwarebytes, and Kenneth Tom, Director of Global Product Marketing at Malwarebytes, for an insightful webinar on how can organizations level up their security to better avoid cyber attacks.
Key topics to be discussed include:
Identifying weaknesses in your current endpoint security setup
Exploring new innovations to bridge security gaps
Strategies for achieving security goals within budget constraints
Expert Speakers
Alan Radomsky
Alan Radomsky has 23 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, serving various sectors including Finance, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, and Government. A 5-year Malwarebytes veteran, he possesses in-depth technical expertise to help organizations navigate the complex threat landscape.
Kenneth Tom
Kenneth Tom leads product marketing efforts for Endpoint Detection and Response at Malwarebytes. He brings over 20 years of product management and product marketing experience across numerous cybersecurity technologies, working with industry-leading companies.
Event Details
Title: Top 3 Reasons Why Your Endpoint Security Is Not Enough
Date: September 7th
Time: 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
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In this article, we’ll compare two brand new foldable smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3. The first one launched at the end of last month, while the second one arrived in mid-August. Both of these phones are book-style foldables, and are essentially competing for similar types of users. Unfortunately, though, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is not available globally, the only thing you can do is import it.
Having said that, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 does have some advantages over the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which should make this comparison rather interesting. Samsung’s foldable has its upsides too, of course. That being said, we’ll first list their specifications, and will then compare the two phones across a number of categories. Let’s get started.
– Screen size (main): 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz, HDR10+, 1,750 nits) 8.03-inch Foldable LTPO OLED+ (120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1,300 nits) – Screen Size (cover): 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz) 6.56-inch AMOLED (120Hz) – Display resolution (main): 1812 x 2176 2160 x 1916 – Display resolution (cover): 2316 x 904 2520 x 1080 – SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (overclocked) – RAM: 12GB (LPDDR5X) 12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X) – Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) – Rear cameras: 50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF OIS), 12MP (ultrawide, 123-degree FoV), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) 50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, OIS), 10MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV), 10MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom), 10MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom) – Front cameras: 4MP (under display, main display, f/1.8 aperture), 10MP (cover display, f/2.2 aperture) 20MP (main & cover display, wide, f/2.3 aperture) – Battery: 4,400mAh 4,800mAh – Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (no charger) 67W wired, 50W wireless (charger included) – Dimensions (unfolded): 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm 161.2 x 143.3 x 5.3mm – Dimensions (folded): 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4mm 161.2 x 73.5 x 10.9mm – Weight: 253 grams 255/259 grams – Connectivity: 5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3 5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3 – Security: Side-facing fingerprint scanner – OS: Android 13 with One UI Android 13 with MIUI Fold 14 – Price: $1,799 CNY8,999 ($1,239) – Buy: Samsung Xiaomi (China only)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3: Design
Both of these devices are made out of metal and glass. They are both also rather tall and narrow when folded, though the Galaxy Z Fold 5 takes the narrow aspect to a whole new level. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has sharper corners, while both have thin bezels around their cover displays. There is also a display camera hole on each of the two cover displays. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has a display camera hole on the main panel, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 hides it under the display.
Having said that, both smartphones do fold flat, but the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is much narrower when folded. It measures 10.9mm when folded, compared to 13.4mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It’s also thinner when not folded at 5.3mm, compared to 6.1mm. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is a larger phone overall, which is not surprising considering it has larger displays. What is surprising is the fact that it weighs exactly as much as the Galaxy Z Fold 5, well, a couple of grams more, but the difference is negligible.
Their backsides look entirely different. The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s is flat, and there are three vertically aligned cameras included in the top-left corner. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has a camera island in the upper portion too, with four cameras, and Leica lenses. That portion of the phone is actually raised, as the backplate raises gradually to reach it. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 does come with an IPX8 rating for water resistance, while the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 does not.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3: Display
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a 7.6-inch 2176 x 1812 main display. That is a foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ content, and has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The max brightness here is 1,750 nits The cover display on this phone is a 6.2-inch 2316 x 904 Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and has a 23.1:9 aspect ratio.
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, on the flip side, includes an 8.03-inch 2160 x 1916 Foldable LTPO OLED+ display. That panel has a 120Hz refresh rate too, and can project up to 1 billion colors. HDR10+ is supported here, as is Dolby Vision. This display can provide you with 1,300 nits of brightness, max. The cover display measures 6.56 inches, and has a 2520 x 1080 resolution. It offers a 21:9 aspect ratio, and it’s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. This is an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it does support HDR10+ content, and Dolby Vision. It goes up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness.
All four displays on these two phones support a 120Hz refresh rate, and all four of them are quite good. The main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has the advantage of being brighter than the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3’s, but the cover displays deliver an entirely different story. All displays are bright enough, though, and they offer a good touch response. The viewing angles are also quite good, and the blacks are deep. All displays are also quite vivid, no complaints here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3: Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 fuels both of these smartphones, even though it comes with different brandings. Both versions of the chip are overclocked, basically, not the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 models. In addition to that, you’ll find 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3. They both offer UFS 4.0 flash storage too.
When it comes to regular, everyday performance, both phones shine. They’re very smooth, and handle multitasking really well, along with anything else you can think of. Things are a bit different in the gaming department, though. They both do a good job, but the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has a tendency to heat up more, and that can be an issue with longer gaming sessions, especially if graphically demanding titles are in play. That’s something to keep in mind, though Xiaomi could try to fix that via software. In general, however, both smartphones offer really good performance.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3: Battery
There is a 4,400mAh battery inside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and a 4,800mAh unit inside the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3. The battery life is good on both phones, but the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 wins easily in that regard. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 provided us with under 7 hours of screen-on-time, most of the time. We managed to reach that mark, though, sometimes. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, on the flip side, goes over the 8-hour screen-on-time mark if you need it to.
Do note that your mileage may vary, though. You’ll be using different apps, under different signal strengths, and in different ways. There are also two displays to consider here, on both phones. So… you may get entirely different results. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 should be able to provide you with better battery life regardless, though.
The charging department is another spot where the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 beats the Galaxy Z Fold 5, easily. It supports 67W wired, and 50W wireless charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers support for 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The charging speeds are not even close. On top of everything, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 does come with a charger in the box too, unlike the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 3: Cameras
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 includes a 50-megapixel main camera (PDAF, OIS), a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (123-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS). The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has a 50-megapixel main camera (f/1.8 aperture, OIS, PDAF), a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV), and two 10-megapixel telephoto units. Both offer PDAF and OIS support, one comes with 3x optical zoom, while the other offers 5x optical zoom. Leica lenses are also in use here.
While the Galaxy Z Fold 5 provides really good pictures, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 has it beat. Xiaomi really managed to cram in respectable hardware here. The images from the main camera are just vivid enough, not too much, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 can go overboard in that regard, especially in some scenarios. The dynamic range is quite good on both phones. Their ultrawide cameras do a good job, that goes for both of them, while the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 does take the upper hand in the telephoto department.
It takes better zoom shots across the board, it doesn’t really matter how far you zoom in. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 does compete well up to 3x, though. In low light, both smartphones do a good job, though the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 does keep the shadows a bit darker to give you a more realistic look.
Audio
If you need a headphone jack on your phone, well, neither of these two devices offers one. You’ll need to rely on their Type-C ports for wired audio connections. If you prefer to go wireless, however, you’ll be glad to know that both offer Bluetooth 5.3 support.
Both smartphones are also equipped with stereo speakers, and both sets are above average in terms of loudness. They’re more than loud enough, and the sound output is well-balanced. The sound is rich, and will likely please most of you.
According to a well-known analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro Max (aka Ultra) will be the most popular iPhone 15 model, for one specific reason. That reason is really not hard to guess, as there’s one feature this phone will have that no other iPhone 15 variant will offer.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max to be the most popular model for one specific reason
We are, of course, talking about the phone’s periscope telephoto camera. The vanilla models won’t offer it, and neither will the iPhone 15 Pro, rumors claim. The iPhone 16 Pro will make that jump next year, but not the iPhone 15 Pro.
The analyst claims that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will account for 35-40% of orders for the iPhone 15 series. Needless to say, that’s a huge claim, and a large chunk of the iPhone 15 series sales. He actually expects this phone to sell 10-20% better than its predecessor.
Now, based on what we know so far, Largan is allegedly the only periscope module supplier for the device. Largan is the company that supplies Huawei with periscope lenses, by the way.
The ‘Pro’ models will be lighter than their predecessors thanks to the titanium frame
Other than that periscope camera, larger body, display, and battery, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will essentially have the same improvements as the iPhone 15 Pro. Both will offer thinner bezels this time around, and a frame made out of titanium. That will make them lighter.
All iPhone 15 series devices will include a Dynamic Island cutout this time around. Those four devices will also debut a Type-C port on iPhones. Apple was kind of forced by the EU to make the switch.
Apple announced the iPhone event yesterday. The company announced that it will be held on September 12, as we expected. Pre-orders are tipped to start on September 15, and the devices will become available to purchase on September 22.
Static NAT is a type of NAT that maps one public IP address to one private IP address. Every time a device with a private IP address on your network tries to access the internet, its traffic will be routed through the NAT device and assigned the public IP address that is statically mapped to it.
What is Static Network Address Translation?
Static NAT is a type of NAT that maps one public IP address to one private IP address. This means that every time a device with a private IP address on your network tries to access the internet, its traffic will be routed through the NAT device and assigned the public IP address that is statically mapped to it.
Static NAT is often used in small businesses and home networks where only one public IP address is available. This allows all of the devices on the network to share the same public IP address, which can save money on internet service costs.
Static Network Address Translation (NAT) is used to save IP addresses. It allows unregistered IP addresses from private IP networks to connect to the Internet.
NAT converts private (not globally unique) addresses in the internal network into legal addresses before they are sent to another network.
Sites that already have registered IP addresses for customers on an internal network may wish to hide those addresses from the Internet in order to prevent hackers from directly attacking clients. A degree of security is achieved by concealing client addresses.
How does Static NAT Work?
Static NAT routes network traffic from a static external IP address to an internal IP address or network. It generates a static translation of actual addresses to mapped addresses. Static NAT connects networking devices to the internet through a private LAN and an unregistered private IP address.
Static NAT defines a one-to-one mapping from one IP subnet to another. The mapping contains destination IP address translation in one direction and source IP address translation in the other.
The NAT device’s original destination address is the virtual host IP address, whereas the mapped-to address is the real host IP address.
Static NAT permits connections to originate from either side of the network, but translation is limited to one-to-one or between blocks of addresses of the same size. A public address must be assigned for each private address. No address pools are required.
Static NAT additionally allows the following sorts of translation:
To map multiple IP addresses and specified port ranges to a single IP address and a separate port range
To map a given IP address and port to another IP address and port
You should grasp the following terms to comprehend static NAT:
The Layer 3 interface that confronts the private network is known as the NAT inside interface.
The Layer 3 interface that faces the public network is known as the NAT outside interface.
Every address that occurs on the internal (private) part of the network is referred to as a local address.
Every address that appears on the network’s outer (public) ring is referred to as a global address.
A legitimate IP address is one that the Network Information Center (NIC) or service provider has assigned.
The IP address given to a host on the inside network is known as the inside local address. It is not necessary for this address to be a real IP address.
The IP address of an external host, as it appears on the internal network, is known as the “outside local address”. Given that it is assigned from an address space that may be routed on the internal network, it is not necessary that it be a valid address.
Inside global address: A valid IP address that, to the outside world, corresponds to one or more inside local IP addresses.
Outside global address: The IP address that the host owner has assigned to an outside network host. The address is a valid one that is chosen from network space or an address that can be routed.
What are the typical Scenarios where Static NAT is used?
Static Network Address Translation (NAT) serves several functions, including providing low-cost internet access to small businesses and improving security by shielding private IP addresses from potential threats.
If only one public IP address is available, as in a small business or household network. This allows any device connected to the network to use the same public IP address, potentially lowering the cost of internet access. A small company with ten employees, for example, could use static NAT to provide internet access to all of them via a single public IP address.
To establish a static IP address on a device’s connection to the internet. This is frequently done for equipment such as web servers and file servers that must be accessed via the Internet. For example, a company may use static NAT to connect its web server to the internet so that users from all over the world can access its website.
To enhance the network’s security. Static NAT can improve network security by shielding the network’s devices’ private IP addresses from the internet. As a result, attackers may find it more difficult to target specific network devices. A home user, for example, can use static NAT to hide their computer’s private IP address from the internet, making them less likely to be the target of hackers.
A use case for static NAT is shown here:
A tiny company is made up of one public IP address and ten people. The company would like to provide each employee with a public IP address that they can use to connect to the internet.
The company configures and installs a NAT device to use static NAT on its network. The NAT device is assigned a public IP address, and each employee’s PC is assigned a private IP address.
Traffic from a worker’s PC attempting to connect to the internet is routed through the NAT device. The NAT device then sends the traffic to the internet using the employee’s computer’s statically assigned public IP address.
This allows all of the staff to access the internet without difficulty using the same public IP address.
How does Static NAT Enable External Access to Internal Network Resources?
Static NAT is a network traffic mapping technique that maps traffic from a fixed external IP address to an internal IP address or network. It establishes a one-to-one mapping from one IP subnet to another, including destination IP address translation in one direction and source IP address translation in the other. Static NAT connects networking devices to the internet via a private LAN with an unregistered private IP address.
The following steps are required to enable external access to internal network resources via Static NAT:
Configure private/public IP address mapping by using the inside static PRIVATE_IP PUBLIC_IP command.
When an external host sends a packet to the public IP address, the router (acting as the NAT device) will translate the packet to the server’s private IP address.
When the server responds, the router will untranslate the packet back to the original IP address of the external host.
The Static NAT allows the internal host with the private IP address to be accessed by an external host.
Here is how static NAT enables external access to internal network resources:
Topology:
Inside network: This is the private network that is behind the NAT device. It contains the devices that need to access the internet.
Outside network: This is the public internet. It is the network that the inside network can access through the NAT device.
NAT device: This is the device that performs the static NAT translation. It has two interfaces: one for the inside network and one for the outside network.
Static NAT configuration:
The following is the static NAT configuration for this topology:
ip nat inside source static 192.168.1.100 10.0.0.1
This command maps the private IP address 192.168.1.100 to the public IP address 10.0.0.1. This means that any traffic from the inside network with a source IP address of 192.168.1.100 will be translated to the public IP address 10.0.0.1 when it goes out to the internet.
How it works:
When a device on the inside network with the IP address 192.168.1.100 tries to access the internet, the NAT device will translate the traffic to the public IP address 10.0.0.1. The traffic will then be sent out to the internet using the NAT device’s public IP address.
The important point to remember is that a Static NAT translation is bidirectional. Whether the first packet was sent by an internal or external host, it would “pass through” the Static NAT. Static NAT allows connections to be established from either side of the network, but translation is restricted to one-to-one or between blocks of addresses of the same size. For each private address, a public address must be assigned.
What are the differences between Static NAT and Dynamic NAT?
Static NAT is a type of Network Address Translation (NAT) in which one public IP address is mapped to one private IP address. This means that whenever a device on your network with a private IP address attempts to connect to the internet, its traffic will be routed through the NAT device and assigned the public IP address that is statically mapped to it.
Dynamic NAT is a type of NAT in which public IP addresses are dynamically assigned to private IP addresses. This means that the public IP address assigned to a device on your network may change based on the traffic sent and received.
The two types of Network Address Translation (NAT) techniques used to translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses are static NAT and dynamic NAT. The following are the distinctions between static and dynamic NAT:
Static NAT:
Allows for permanently mapping an internal address to a specific public address.
Is useful when a network device within a private network requires internet access.
Creates a one-to-one mapping from one IP subnet to another.
Allows connections to be established from either side of the network.
The translation is limited to one-to-one or between identical address blocks.
A public address must be assigned to every private address.
Dynamic NAT:
Dynamically converts private IP addresses to public IP addresses.
Allows for translating unregistered private IP addresses into registered public IP addresses from a pool of public IP addresses.
Creates a one-to-one mapping from a group of public IP addresses known as the NAT pool between a private IP address and a public IP address.
The router selects an address from the global address pool that is not currently assigned.
The dynamic entry remains in the NAT translations table as long as traffic is exchanged.
The entry expires after a period of inactivity, and the global IP address can be used for new translations.
Two sets of addresses are required on the router: the inside addresses that will be translated and a pool of global addresses.
The following table summarizes the key differences between static and dynamic NAT:
Feature
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
Public IP address mapping
One-to-one
Many-to-one
Use cases
Small businesses and home networks
Large networks
Security
Can improve security by hiding private IP addresses
Does not improve security
Performance
Can reduce performance by routing all traffic through the NAT device
Can improve performance by reducing traffic through the NAT device
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The US Air Force announced its plans to build a fleet of XQ-58A Valkyrie AI-controlled drones, Engadget reports.
When it comes to using cutting-edge technologies in warfare, the United States Army is the first name that comes to mind. As the most powerful army in the world, the US Army has a bright record of investing in new technologies. This time, the Pentagon has requested a $6 billion federal budget to build a fleet of AI-controlled drones.
The budget will be spent on building a fleet of XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft built by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. The XQ-58A is 30 feet long and weighs 2,500 pounds. It can also carry up to 1,200 total pounds of weapons. While the Kratos CEO already said each XQ-58A drone costs $6.5 million, a bulk order might lower the price to $3 million.
The US Air Force invests $6 billion on a fleet of AI-controlled drones
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is still an experimental stealth aircraft, but the army hopes to have an operational fleet of them as soon as possible. The drone has already operated in a three-hour demonstration at Elgin Air Force Base. This AI-controlled drone will be used in combat missions to support F-22 and F-35 aircraft, which cost $143 million and $75 million.
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is a product of USAF’s Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) program and can be used for surveillance and resupply actions as well. Additionally, the drone’s weapons and instructions are adjustable according to the mission.
The USAF test pilot, Major Ross Elder, called the XQ-58 Valkyrie testing a “very strange feeling.” He added, “I’m flying off the wing of something that’s making its own decisions. And it’s not a human brain.” Of course, the USAF asserted that drones remain under human control.
The $6 billion budget requested by the Pentagon is for the next five years and needs Congress’s approval. The program might require an initial budget of $3.3 billion in 2024.
The cybersecurity researchers at SlashNext have unveiled a concerning attack trend that targets unsuspecting users who own Airbnb accounts. This trend involves a wide range of malicious techniques, though not entirely new, that pose a significant threat.
KEY FINDINGS
Cybercriminals are using a variety of methods to gain unauthorized access to Airbnb accounts, including stealers, stolen cookies, and account checkers.
Once cybercriminals have gained access to an Airbnb account, they can use it to book properties, make fraudulent purchases, or even steal the victim’s personal information.
The scale of the problem is significant, with thousands of Airbnb accounts available for purchase on digital stores for as low as one dollar.
To protect yourself from this type of fraud, it is important to take steps to secure your Airbnb account, such as using a strong password and enabling two-factor authentication.
You can also help to protect yourself from Airbnb scams by only booking with hosts who have a good reputation and positive reviews, being wary of offers that seem too good to be true, and never giving out your personal information to anyone you don’t know and trust.
Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit popular online platforms, and Airbnb is no exception. In a recent investigation by SlashNext cybersecurity firm, researchers found that cybercriminals are using a variety of methods to gain unauthorized access to Airbnbaccounts, including stealers, stolen cookies, and account checkers.
Once cybercriminals have gained access to an Airbnb account, they can use it to book properties, make fraudulent purchases, or even steal the victim’s personal information. In some cases, cybercriminals have even used stolen Airbnb accounts to commit identity theft.
The scale of the problem is significant. In the SlashNext investigation, researchers found that thousands of Airbnb accounts were available for purchase on digital stores for as low as one dollar. This suggests that cybercriminals are regularly stealing Airbnb account information and selling it on the black market.
A recent blog postreleased by cybersecurity firm SlashNext sheds light on the audacious tactics employed by cybercriminals to exploit Airbnb for their nefarious activities.
Stealers
Cybercriminals harness a breed of malicious software (malware or trojan), aptly named “stealers,” to extract sensitive information like usernames, passwords and other sensitive logs. from a targeted device. Once collected, these logs are typically routed to servers controlled by crooks.
The deployment of stealers is carried out through a variety of techniques, ranging from manipulating human psychology (social engineering) to exploiting software vulnerabilities and leveraging deceptive advertising (malvertising).
Beneath the digital underbelly lies a clandestine market where cybercriminals can purchase and vend unauthorized access to devices, referred to as “bots,” “installs,” or “infections,” en masse.
For those willing to invest, cybercriminals can swiftly acquire a repository of thousands, if not tens of thousands, of devices teeming with stealers.
Targeting web application account information across most browsers, stealers neatly package their loot within a structured format. This format comprises columns and rows, encapsulating a slew of data fragments—names, credit card particulars, and more. Aside from harvesting login credentials, stealers can also hijack cookies.
Cookies: A Gateway to Illicit Access
Cookies, unobtrusive data packets housing users’ online preferences and activities, have unwittingly become pawns in the hands of cybercriminals. These crooks thrive on stealing, trading, and buying Airbnb account cookies on various illicit forums. Armed with these ill-gotten tokens, cybercriminals temporarily breach Airbnb accounts without the need for legitimate usernames or passwords.
Imagine a scenario where cybercriminals purchase a trove of stolen Airbnb cookies, load them onto their browsers, and slip into victims’ accounts undetected. Armed with this unauthorized access, they can masquerade as legitimate users, booking properties or orchestrating other unauthorized transactions without triggering any alarms. It’s imperative to note that such session cookies possess a brief lifespan, compelling cybercriminals to act swiftly.
Monetizing Stolen Data
With user accounts compromised and stolen cookies in their arsenal, cybercriminals pivot toward monetizing. A common practice involves directly peddling stolen account data and cookies to other crooks. This trade occurs on online forums, dark web markets and even through Telegram channels.
According to SlashNext, the dark web and underground platforms are filled with thousands of Airbnb accounts on sale, a shocking devaluation reducing each account’s worth to a mere dollar.
Evidently, the scale of Airbnb account heists has created the emergence of “account checkers”—automated tools that systematically scrutinize Airbnb credentials stored in a text file.
Navigating Airbnb Cookie Checkers
The modus operandi behind account checkers is straightforward: threat actors input a text file crammed with stolen credentials, and the checker discerns the valid from the defunct. Some advanced iterations of these tools even execute specific actions, like making fraudulent bookings.
With a “passion” for innovation, cybercriminals have even initiated a service slashing up to 50% off Airbnb bookings. The profusion of interest in these services is evident, with forum threads racking up tens of thousands of views and hundreds of replies.
The unsettling reality is that cybercriminals have masterminded an array of techniques to exploit Airbnb’s popularity, leveraging stealers and purloined cookies to breach user accounts.
The stolen information is subsequently sold to other criminals or leveraged to offer discounted services on the black market. The rampant account theft underscores the pressing need for vigilance and proactive measures to counteract these insidious cyber threats.
Cybercriminals willing to pay for stolen Airbnb accounts – A popular market selling stolen Airbnb accounts – Airbnb account checker (Screenshots: SlashNext)
Protection
Hackread.com has compiled a list of steps that can help Airbnb users (or any unsuspecting user online) protect themselves against the growing trend of attacks.
Enable two-factor authentication.
Use a strong password and change it regularly.
Be careful about clicking on links in emails or messages from people you don’t know.
If you think your account has been compromised, immediately change your password and contact Airbnb customer support.
In addition to the tips above, here are some other things you can do to protect yourself from Airbnb scams:
Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true.
Only book with hosts who have a good reputation and positive reviews.
Never give out your personal information, such as your credit card number or passport number, to anyone you don’t know and trust.
If you have any concerns about a booking, contact Airbnb customer support.
However, the best defence against cybersecurity threats is using common sense. Therefore, employ it at all times.
A recently discovered Android Trojan, dubbed “MMRat,” poses a serious threat to mobile banking security. Unlike other forms of malware, this Trojan is designed to evade detection from traditional antivirus software.
The security experts at TrendMicro have identified the Trojan as AndroidOS_MMRat.HRX, warning users to be cautious when downloading new apps or accessing their banking information from their Android devices.
This group has been committing bank fraud by targeting mobile users in Southeast Asia since late June 2023.
The sophisticated malware, operating under the package name com.mm.user, is equipped with advanced capabilities, including capturing user input, remote device control, and data exfiltration.
Infiltration and Distribution
MMRat utilizes deceptive phishing websites, posing as legitimate app stores, to distribute its payload.
These phishing sites are tailored to specific language demographics, suggesting a targeted approach to victim selection.
The exact mechanism of how these malicious links find their way to victims’ devices remains unclear. One notable aspect of MMRat’s infiltration is its complete evasion from detection.
Even on VirusTotal, the malware has remained undetected, underscoring the effectiveness of its tactics.
The sequence of events involving MMRat’s bank fraud operations unfolds as follows:
Victim downloads and installs MMRat.
Victim grants necessary permissions.
MMRat establishes communication with a remote server, sending substantial amounts of data, including personal and device-related information.
The threat actor can remotely wake up the device, unlock the screen, and initiate bank fraud. Additionally, they can visualize the device screen in real-time via screen capturing.
After accomplishing its fraudulent objectives, MMRat uninstalls itself, leaving minimal traces on the system.
The MMRat attack sequence
Key Features of MMRat
Impersonation and Persistence MMRat disguises itself as an official app, presenting victims with phishing websites upon launch. It establishes a receiver for system events, ensuring persistence by launching a 1×1-sized pixel activity.
Fake login website displayed by WebView
Network Communication MMRat communicates with a remote server through different ports, using a customized command-and-control (C&C) protocol based on protocol buffers (Protobuf). This unique approach enhances data transfer efficiency, which is particularly useful for transferring large data volumes.
The Protobuf schemas used for C&C communication
User Terminal State MMRat employs Android Accessibility to capture user actions and screen content. This unconventional method focuses on text data and bypasses the FLAG_SECURE protection.
Screen Capturing MMRat captures real-time screen content via the MediaProjection API and the “user terminal state” approach. It can stream screen content to a remote server in real-time, providing the threat actor with a live view of the device.
Remote Control The malware uses the Accessibility service to remotely control the victim’s device remotely, performing actions like gestures and inputting text. This aids in bank fraud execution.
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Preventive Measures
To safeguard against MMRat and similar threats, users are advised to:
Download apps only from official sources, such as Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Regularly update device software to benefit from security enhancements.
Exercise caution while granting accessibility permissions and scrutinize app permissions.
Install reputable security solutions on their devices.
Be vigilant with personal and banking information shared online.
Samsung‘s One UI 5.1.1 update is now available for a few more foldable devices. The company has released the update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G, adding new features and functional improvements to the aging foldables.
Samsung introduced One UI 5.1.1 with its latest foldables and tablets last month. The Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series all run the new One UI version out of the box. The company is now pushing the new features to eligible older models.
As of this writing, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is getting the One UI 5.1.1 update in Asia, Europe, and Australia. The new firmware build number for the phone in these regions is F916BXXU4KWH7 (F916NKSU2KWH7 in South Korea). Samsung will expand the rollout to the US and other remaining markets soon.
The Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are also initially picking up the One UI 5.1.1 in these markets. The updated build numbers for the two variants of the original clamshell foldable are F700FXXUDKWH7 and F707BXXUAKWH7, respectively. A wider rollout for these phones should also follow shortly.
As far as the new features are concerned, Samsung is making it easier to switch from pop-up view to split screen on foldable smartphones. The taskbar can also now show more recent apps, while the Recents screen offers better app previews. The Flex Mode panel works with more apps as well. You can see the full official One UI 5.1.1 changelog here.
A bunch of budget and mid-range Galaxy tablets will get One UI 5.1.1
With the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G getting One UI 5.1.1, Samsung is done pushing the latest One UI version to its folding phones. It has already updated the Galaxy ZF Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 to One UI 5.1.1. The rollouts may be limited to select markets, but that’s a different matter. All eligible users will get the update over the next few days.
Meanwhile, Samsung still has some tablets waiting for One UI 5.1.1. So far, it has only pushed the update to its eligible flagship models — Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series. The company has confirmed that the update will also be available to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active 3, and Galaxy Tab Active 4. It will gradually cover them all with One UI 5.1.1 in the coming weeks.
