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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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New KmsdBot Malware Hijacking Systems for Mining Crypto and Launch DDoS Attacks

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A newly discovered evasive malware leverages the Secure Shell (SSH) cryptographic protocol to gain entry into targeted systems with the goal of mining cryptocurrency and carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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Russian hackers use PowerShell USB malware to drop backdoors

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The Russian state-sponsored hacking group Gamaredon (aka Armageddon, or Shuckworm) continues to target critical organizations in Ukraine's military and security intelligence sectors, employing a refreshed toolset and new infection tactics. [.]

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Microsoft Warns of Cryptomining Malware Campaign Targeting Linux Servers

The Hacker News

A cloud threat actor group tracked as 8220 has updated its malware toolset to breach Linux servers with the goal of installing crypto miners as part of a long-running campaign. The updates include the deployment of new versions of a crypto miner and an IRC bot," Microsoft Security Intelligence said in a series of tweets on Thursday.

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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.