Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Interesting social engineering attack: luring potential job applicants with fake recruiting pitches, trying to convince them to download malware. The capacity for exploitation at that point is pretty much unlimited, due to the flexibility of Python and how it interacts with the underlying OS.

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Doctor Chaos

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Fileless malware is a type of cyber attack that does not rely on the traditional method of installing malicious software on a victim's computer.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 22, 2024

Interesting social-engineering attack vector : McAfee released a report on a new LUA malware loader distributed through what appeared to be a legitimate Microsoft GitHub repository for the “C++ Library Manager for Windows, Linux, and MacOS,” known as vcpkg.

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The Hacker News

MAY 30, 2025

A new malware campaign is distributing a novel Rust-based information stealer dubbed EDDIESTEALER using the popular ClickFix social engineering tactic initiated via fake CAPTCHA verification pages.

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The Hacker News

MAY 7, 2025

The Russia-linked threat actor known as COLDRIVER has been observed distributing a new malware called LOSTKEYS as part of an espionage-focused campaign using ClickFix-like social engineering lures.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2025

Cleafy researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called SuperCard X targeting Android devices with NFC relay attacks for fraudulent cash-outs. Analysis of the SuperCard X campaign in Italy revealed custom malware builds tailored for regional use.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These malware scams lure individuals with fake conference invitations designed to mimic legitimate meeting requests and exploit users’ trust. Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

Mad Liberator employs social engineering techniques to gain access to the victim’s environment, specifically targeting organizations using remote access tools like Anydesk. However, the social-engineering tactics the group used in the case described above are noteworthy – but they are not unique.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

“This is social engineering at the highest level and there will be failed attempts at times. “In terms of overall social engineering attacks, the more you have a relationship with someone the more they’re going to trust you,” Donahue said. Don’t be discouraged. dot-gov emails get hacked.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant observed a Russia-linked group, tracked as UNC5812, targeting Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via the Telegram channel “ Civil Defense.”

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Penetration Testing

MAY 25, 2025

Threat actors have ramped up a new social engineering campaign, dubbed “ClickFix,” where fake CAPTCHA prompts embedded in The post Deceptive CAPTCHA: ClickFix Campaign Uses Clipboard Injection to Deliver Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Each participant in the call has a specific role, including: -The Caller: The person speaking and trying to social engineer the target. A tutorial shared by Stotle titled “Social Engineering Script” includes a number of tips for scam callers that can help establish trust or a rapport with their prey.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 18, 2025

Elastic uncovers a sophisticated ClickFix campaign deploying the GHOSTPULSE loader to deliver ARECHCLIENT2 malware, leveraging social engineering for credential theft and remote access.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2025

Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a new malware strain, dubbed "LOSTKEYS," attributed to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group COLDRIVER. The introduction of LOSTKEYS signifies a strategic shift towards deploying malware for direct data exfiltration. Cedric Leighton , CNN Military Analyst; U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 23, 2024

A new malware called NGate allows cybercriminals to steal near field communication data from Android phones via sophisticated social engineering. The data is relayed to the fraudsters before being used to steal cash.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2025

law firms for 2 years using callback phishing and social engineering extortion tactics. law firms using phishing and social engineering. FBI warns Silent Ransom Group has targeted U.S. The FBI warns that the Silent Ransom Group, active since 2022 and also known as Luna Moth, has targeted U.S.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2025

Once these permissions are granted, the malware gains extensive capabilities that allow its operators to steal the user’s banking data and credentials, as well as perform remote actions and control the device without the user’s knowledge. Join us in this blogpost as we take a closer look at the malware’s evolution over time.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 6, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new malware campaign that employs the ClickFix social engineering tactic to trick users into downloading an information stealer malware known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Apple macOS systems. based telecom provider Spectrum.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Observed ChatGPT behavior mainly involved reconnaissance, threat actors used the OpenAI’s platform to seek info on companies, services, and vulnerabilities, similar to search engine queries. The group used the chatbot to receive support in Android malware development and to create a scraper for the social media platform Instagram.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

An intentionally placed backdoor in xz Utils, an open-source compression utility, was pretty much accidentally discovered by a Microsoft engineer—weeks before it would have been incorporated into both Debian and Red Hat Linux. The cybersecurity world got really lucky last week. modified the way the software functions.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. While the AI-generated malware required manual debugging to function properly, its mere existence signals an urgent need for security teams to adapt their defenses.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether an infection is the result of a disgruntled employee, hardware vulnerability, software-based threat, social engineering penetration, robotic attack or human error, all organizations must be prepared to immediately respond effectively to such an issue if the corresponding damage is to be minimized.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Clever tactic : This new malware was discovered by researchers at Dutch cyber-security company Sansec that focuses on defending e-commerce websites from digital skimming (also known as Magecart) attacks.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

More and more, threat actors are leveraging the browser to deliver malware in ways that can evade detection from antivirus programs. Social engineering is a core part of these schemes and the tricks we see are sometimes very clever. 93 Malware download URLs hxxp[://]topsportracing[.]com/wpnot21 com microsoft.team-chaats[.]com

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Be mindful of the dangers of poisoned gifts (malware), and stay vigilant against these sweet but dangerous schemes. Outrunning the Fox: Avoiding Social Engineering Traps The clever fox lures the unsuspecting Gingerbread Man into a false sense of security, ultimately capturing him. Are your defenses ready to withstand a "Jack"?

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Penetration Testing

MAY 26, 2025

A deceptively crafted fake Google Meet page has surfaced on compromised WordPress sites, tricking unsuspecting visitors into manually The post Fake Google Meet Page Tricks Users into Running Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

Then you’re like millions of other users now at risk from a new form of cybercrime – malware that can read your credit or debit card and hand its data over to an attacker. The malware, which cybersecurity company Cleafy calls SuperCard X, uses a feature now found in most Android phones: near-field communication (NFC).

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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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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2025

to deliver info-stealing malware via fake crypto trading sites like Binance and TradingView. increasingly used in malware campaigns since October 2024, including an ongoing crypto-themed malvertising attack as of April 2025. to deploy malware, shifting from traditional scripts like Python or PHP. Microsoft has observed Node.js

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Penetration Testing

MAY 23, 2025

Trend Micro reveals a growing threat on TikTok, where AI-generated videos deceive users into running malicious PowerShell commands The post AI-Generated Malware: TikTok Videos Push Infostealers with PowerShell Commands appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Glove Stealer malware exploits a new technique to bypass Chrome’s App-Bound encryption and steal browser cookies. The malware could harvest a huge trove of data from infected systems, including cookies, autofill, cryptocurrency wallets, 2FA authenticators, password managers, and email client information.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 13, 2025

By downloading what they believe is an AI-generated video, victims have installed malware that can steal their data or offer attackers remote access to infected devices.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apparently now that includes emailing employees directly and asking them to unleash the malware inside their employer’s network in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. Image: Abnormal Security. For example, the Lockbit 2.0 “Would you like to earn millions of dollars?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It could also help users identify various cybersecurity attacks, whether they are types of spoofing , phishing, social engineering, or malware. One significant risk is the potential for the technology to become a host to sophisticated social engineering attacks.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

Beware 'imad213,' a fake Instagram booster stealing credentials via social engineering and bot services. Learn how to protect your account.

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