Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2025

Microsoft warns that threat actor Storm-1977 is behind password spraying attacksagainst cloud tenants in the education sector. Over the past year, Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers observed a threat actor, tracked as Storm-1977, using AzureChecker.exe to launch password spray attacks against cloud tenants in the education sector.

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The Hacker News

MAY 16, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2025

New botnet HTTPBot is targeting China’s gaming, tech, and education sectors, cybersecurity researchers warn. NSFOCUS cybersecurity discovered a new botnet calledHTTPBotthat has been used to target the gaming industry, technology firms, and educational institutions in China. ” continues the report.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 13, 2025

According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, these malicious injects are obfuscated using JSFuck, which refers to an "esoteric and educational programming style" that uses only a limited set of characters to write and execute code.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

A recent phishing campaign has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals after it impersonated Booking.com to deliver a suite of credential-stealing malware. This command, executed via mshta.exe, downloads and launches various malware families, such as XWorm, Lumma Stealer, VenomRAT, AsyncRAT, Danabot, and NetSupport RAT.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

In mid-March 2025, Kaspersky technologies detected a wave of infections by previously unknown and highly sophisticated malware. Our research is still ongoing, but judging by the functionality of the sophisticated malware used in the attack, it seems the attackers’ goal was espionage. Generic Trojan.Win64.Agent Agent Trojan.Win64.Convagent.gen

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Dubai-based exchange Bybit was targeted in a malware-driven attack that resulted in the theft of approximately $1.46 The Bybit theft resulted from malware-driven manipulation of cold wallet transactions, exploiting multi-signature vulnerabilities," Soroko said. billion in crypto assets.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2025

In this case, the infiltrator, after managing to obtain a job as an IT worker, allegedly managed to install malware on a Mac workstation provided by the company, with the intent of compromising the systems. Education improves awareness is his slogan.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

” The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. Ensure default passwords of IoT devices are changed to unique and complex ones.”

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. They can also exploit vulnerabilities in websites you visit to install malware that extracts cookies from your browser. Let’s take a closer look at the process.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ptitsyn and his conspirators used a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model to distribute their malware to a network of affiliates. The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

Malware-infested attachments : Scammers send downloadable forms for “subsidy applications,” which are actually embedded with malware that steals information from users’ devices. Educate others : Many scam victims are elderly or financially struggling individuals who may not recognize these red flags.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

in parking lots) redirect to malware ridden websites. MFA Bypass Methods: SIM swaps, malware, or phishing sites that trick you into revealing or approving access. App-based MFA (like Google Authenticator ) is more secure, but still vulnerable to SIM swaps or malware. Goods are never delivered or are counterfeit.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2025

Attackers are no longer simply throwing malware at users and hoping for results. Recent Malwarebytes threat research data reveals a sharp rise in mobile threats across the board, with malware targeting Android devices up 151%. To keep your devices free from Android malware: Get your apps from the Google Play store whenever you can.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Here's why A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases. Also: How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists According to Kaspersky, the malware targets iOS and Android devices. Here's how the malware works.  What is SparkKitty?

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Heimadal Security

MAY 8, 2025

Since 2020, there has been a sharp rise in the number of cyberattacks targeting educational institutions. And PDF malware is one of the most common attack vectors. Through my work at Heimdal, I regularly speak with staff at universities, schools, and other educational institutions.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2025

Once control is granted, the attacker can secretly install malware, including infostealers and remote access trojans (RATs), onto the victim's machine. The malware then exfiltrates sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallet credentials, personal information, and private keys.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Once executed, this upgrade triggered commands to install the malware payload, compromising the victim's system. A phishing campaign also tricked targets into installing malware disguised as a CPU update, widening the attack surface." Be cautious of unfamiliar GitHub repositories.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. While the modus operandi of the threat actor is reminiscent of the CloudWizard APT that we reported on in 2023, the malware code is completely different.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI-powered malware and phishing schemes can adapt to defenses in real time, making them harder to detect and counter. Focus on Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development The global shortage of cybersecurity professionals continues to be a pressing issue.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2025

Scammers often promise free Robux (the virtual currency used on the platform) or other benefits to trick children into sharing personal information or downloading malware. Besides spending way too much time on the platform, children run the risk of getting exposed to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and scams.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2025

These quick scans can become gateways—not to a menu or coupon, but to malicious phishing sites, malware downloads, or credential theft. That code might redirect to a spoofed login page, a malware dropper, or a credential harvesting form. They've realized they don't need to hack complex systems when a curious scan can open the door.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

Protection via training, education Defending against these evolving threats requires more than just technology it demands well-trained personnel at all levels. Warn Healthcare leaders are urged to treat ongoing cyber education as mandatory continuing education, akin to medical training, to ingrain a culture of security mindfulness.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

We also found Cobalt Strike beacons and several traces tying this actor to the ShadowPad malware and UNC2643 activity, which is in turn associated with the HAFNIUM threat actor. In this campaign, the actor decided to attack Russian educational institutions instead of government entities as it had previously.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Unlike sophisticated malware or zero-day exploits, these attacks dont need a lot of technical expertise. A mix of technical measures, user education, and proactive monitoring builds a layered defence that limits vulnerabilities. MFA will always be a cornerstone of account security, but it is not a standalone solution.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Russia-linked threat actors TAG-110 employed custom malware HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY to target organizations in Asia and Europe. Insikt Group researchers uncovered an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign by Russia-linked threat actor TAG-110 that employed custom malware tools HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. HATVIBE uses obfuscation (e.g.,

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

The rest of the breaches are a result of malware, zero-day exploits, system misconfiguration, and so on. The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important. Malware Malware, or malicious software, is utilized to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive information, or damage equipment.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Quite like how pilots use AR simulation in training, cybersecurity professionals can use AR-enabled training simulations that immerse them in hyper-realistic scenarios, offering hands-on cyber defense training and education. Waqas Apart from the training aspect, AR technology can also be used to enhance threat detection in real-time.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

KnowBe4 discovered their operative's intent when the newly-hired "employee" attempted to load password-stealing malware onto a company-issued device. Grimes also highlighted the importance of internal education, advising: "Anyone involved in hiring or IT should understand the tactics used by North Korean operatives.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2025

Cary, NC, July 10, 2025, CyberNewsire — INE Security , a leading provider of cybersecurity education and cybersecurity certifications, today launched its significantly enhanced eMAPT (Mobile Application Penetration Testing) certification. Malware analysts acquire mobile-specific reverse engineering capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Disguised as a legitimate bypass tool The malware campaign exploits users need to overcome online restrictions. Additionally, by using process hollowing techniques to inject the miner code into legitimate system processes like dwm.exe, the malware remains stealthy and is controlled remotely through a web panel.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While fully agentic AI malware remains years away, the industry must prepare now. Promoting continuous learning in privacy tech, AI governance, and Zero Trust, alongside partnerships with educational institutions, helps build a skilled workforce to meet evolving regulatory demands.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 25, 2025

Malware is another means for scammers to gather personal information, or gain access to your digital wallet. Malware, in general, puts your private keys and seed phrases out in the open, making it that much easier for scammers to quickly steal it.

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