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Hackers Exploit Google Ads to Spread Malware Disguised as Popular Software

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A new report released by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) uncovers a disturbing tactic hackers are using to spread malware: they’re leveraging Google Ads tracking features to redirect unsuspecting users to malicious websites.

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Attackers Exploit Construction Site Trust, Deliver TrollAgent Malware

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Security experts at the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have recently uncovered a malware distribution campaign targeting a Korean construction-related association website.

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WogRAT Backdoor: The Stealthy Malware Lurking in Online Notepads

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A newly discovered backdoor malware dubbed ‘WogRAT’ is raising alarms for both Windows and Linux users.

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TargetCompany Ransomware Group Escalates Attacks: New Tools and Persistent Targeting of MS-SQL Servers

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The world of cybersecurity is witnessing an alarming trend as ransomware groups intensify their attacks on Microsoft SQL (MS-SQL) servers, exploiting weak management practices to deploy devastating malware.

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Hackers Weaponize Popular Software Framework for Stealthy Data Theft

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In a disturbing new development, cybersecurity experts at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have revealed a growing trend of infostealer malware abusing the Electron framework.

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Crafty Infostealer Campaign Leverages Fake Adobe Reader Installer, Advanced Tricks to Evade Detection

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Security experts from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign where attackers are tricking users into downloading a dangerous infostealer disguised as a legitimate Adobe Reader installation file.

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Redis Servers Exploited to Deploy Metasploit Meterpreter Backdoor

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Security experts at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have sounded the alarm on a new wave of attacks targeting Redis servers.