SecureList by Kaspersky

SecureList is a cybersecurity news website by Kaspersky that provides information on various threats such as APTs, mobile threats, financial threats, and web threats. The site also offers research publications and incident response reports. SecureList covers topics like ransomware attacks, banker malware, vulnerabilities and exploits, and industrial espionage. The site includes articles on recent incidents involving various types of malware such as ShrinkLocker and SoumniBot.

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Kaspersky has a strong reputation for providing reliable and unbiased cybersecurity information.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Kaspersky has no known conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • SecureList occasionally reports on instances where attackers have used legitimate tools, such as BitLocker, for unauthorized encryption.
  • SoumniBot uses multiple methods to bypass parser checks and remain undetected.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • SecureList does not include any deceptive practices in their reporting.

Recent Articles

  • New Mandrake Android Malware Variant Evades Detection for Over Two Years on Google Play

    New Mandrake Android Malware Variant Evades Detection for Over Two Years on Google Play

    Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 A new variant of the Android malware Mandrake, which has evaded detection for over two years on Google Play, was discovered in April 2024 by Kaspersky. This latest version uses advanced obfuscation and evasion techniques to avoid detection and communicates securely with its command-and-control server. The malware can steal user credentials and download additional malicious applications, making it a significant threat. Google Play Protect is being updated to better combat these challenges, but users can also protect themselves by updating their devices, being cautious with app permissions, using reputable mobile security solutions, and avoiding unofficial sources.
  • BitLocker Exploited: Two Reports Detail Unauthorized File Encryption Attacks in Steel, Vaccine Manufacturing, and Government Sectors

    BitLocker Exploited: Two Reports Detail Unauthorized File Encryption Attacks in Steel, Vaccine Manufacturing, and Government Sectors

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Cybercriminals have exploited BitLocker in Windows systems for unauthorized file encryption and ransom demands, targeting industries like steel manufacturing, vaccine manufacturing, and a government entity as detailed in reports from Kaspersky and The Register.
  • New Android Malware SoumniBot Evades Detection with Invalid Manifest File Size and Uncompressed Data

    New Android Malware SoumniBot Evades Detection with Invalid Manifest File Size and Uncompressed Data

    Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 A new Android malware named SoumniBot, targeting South Korean users, evades detection by misrepresenting its manifest file size and using an unconventional method to bypass validation checks. The malware exploits the incorrect checking of compression method values in the Android APK parser and adds extra content to the unpacked manifest due to its reported size exceeding its real size. Once installed, SoumniBot remains active in the background and uploads data from victims' devices.