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Scranos – A Cross Platform, Rootkit-Enabled Spyware rapidly spreading

Security Affairs

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. Despite the level of sophistication of the threat, the rootkit appears to be a work in progress, experts pointed out that it is continually evolving.”

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Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection

CyberSecurity Insiders

So, all those accessing such websites on office devices, better be aware of this cyber threat before it is too late. Note- From the past few days, some media houses are running rampant reports that the pirated movie copies of “Spider Man No Way Home” might be riddled with crypto mining and blister malware.

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Cyber Threats to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Digital Shadows

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Stories from the SOC – Propagating malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

Some freeware programs may have added software packages that can include malicious software such as trojans, spyware, or adware. The Managed Threat Detection and Response (MTDR) analyst team was notified of malware on a customer’s assets who frequently uses freeware.

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9 Types of Malware All Website Owners Need to Know

SiteLock

But you may wonder what exactly malware is, and why it’s such a serious threat to your website and your site’s visitors. Spyware is malware that is installed on a user’s device without their permission and steals their data. What is Malware?

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. As a result, those who are unfamiliar might get the impression that it's no big deal, but this is a far cry from being the case.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 179 – News of the week

Security Affairs

is out, whats new? . · US charges North Korea agent over Sony Pictures hack and WannaCry. · USB Drives shipped with Schneider Solar Products were infected with malware. · Apple removed the popular app Adware Doctor because steals user browsing history. · Privacy-oriented Linux OS Tails 3.9

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