Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2025

It activates upon detecting a “magic packet” with predefined parameters, enabling attackers to establish a reverse shell, control devices, steal data, or deploy malware. The J-magic campaign is notable for targeting JunoOS, a FreeBSD-based operating system that threat actors rarely target in malware attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The latest FakeCall malware version for Android intercepts outgoing bank calls, redirecting them to attackers to steal sensitive info and bank funds. Zimperium researchers spotted a new version of the FakeCall malware for Android that hijacks outgoing victims’ calls and redirects them to the attacker’s phone number.

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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.”

Malware 121

Malware Social Engineering Software Mobile 121

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.

Malware 108

Malware Social Engineering Banking Engineering 108

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2025

Russia-linked group APT29 targeted diplomatic entities across Europe with a new malware loader codenamed GRAPELOADER. The phishing emails either led to malware delivery via GRAPELOADER or redirected to the Ministry’s real website to appear legitimate. The malware is highly targeted and leaves no traces of the next-stage payload.

Malware 107

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

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

Malware 126

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Researchers linked the threat actor DoNot Teamto a new Android malware that was employed in highly targeted cyber attacks. CYFIRMA researchers linked a recently discovered Android malware to the Indian APT group known as DoNot Team. The group persistently employs similar techniques in their Android malware.”

Malware 116

Malware Cyber Attacks Mobile Phishing 116

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape iClicker site hack targeted students with malware via fake CAPTCHA New Noodlophile Stealer Distributes Via Fake AI Video Generation Platforms Backdoor found in popular ecommerce components Stealthy Linux backdoor leveraging (..)

Malware 97

Malware eCommerce Hacking Ransomware 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2025

Researchers identified a new malware, named DslogdRAT, deployed after exploiting a now-patched flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS). JPCERT/CC researchers reported that a new malware, dubbed DslogdRAT, and a web shell were deployed by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability during attacks on Japanese organizations in December 2024.

Malware 94

Malware Hacking Authentication Cybersecurity 94

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Threat actors exploit an outdated Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection, disable security tools, and compromise the target systems. “The malware’s (kill-floor.exe) infection chain begins by dropping a legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver (aswArPot.sys).

Malware 110

Malware Hacking Information Security 110

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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Malware Cybersecurity Cyber threats Threat Detection 111

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Volexity researchers discovered a vulnerability in Fortinet’s Windows VPN client that China-linked threat actor BrazenBamboo abused in their DEEPDATA malware. BrazenBamboo is known to be the author of other malware families, including LIGHTSPY , DEEPDATA, and DEEPPOST.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

CYFIRMA researchers discovered that the SpyLend Android malware was downloaded 100,000 times from the official app store Google Play. CYFIRMA researchers discovered an Android malware, named SpyLend, which was distributed through Google Play as Finance Simplified.

Malware 120

Malware Marketing Hacking Mobile 120

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape io_uring Is Back, This Time as a Rootkit I StealC You: Tracking the Rapid Changes To StealC Interesting WordPress Malware Disguised as Legitimate Anti-Malware Plugin Using Trusted Protocols Against You: Gmail as a C2 (..)

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Malware Cybercrime Government Hacking 82

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

Bypassing SIP enables attackers to install rootkits, create persistent malware, bypass TCC protections, and expand the system’s vulnerability to further exploits. SIP in macOS safeguards the system by blocking the execution of unauthorized code. It allows App Store apps and notarized apps while blocking others by default.

Malware 114

Malware Hacking Information Security 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2025

Sucuri researchers spotted threat actors deploying WordPress malware in the mu-plugins directory to evade security checks. The experts detailed two cases of malware hiding in the mu-plugins directory, which use different methods to compromise WordPress sites. The second malware is a Remote Code Execution Webshell.

Malware 92

Malware Firewall Hacking Cybercrime 92

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

Hive0117 targets Russian firms in multiple sectors with phishing attacks using a modified version of the DarkWatchman malware. A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6.

Malware 87

Malware Phishing Telecommunications Retail 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malicious NPM Packages Targeting PayPal Users New Malware Variant Identified: ResolverRAT Enters the Maze Nice chatting with you: what connects cheap Android smartphones, WhatsApp and cryptocurrency theft?

Malware 80

Malware Cryptocurrency Engineering Encryption 80

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Valve removed a game from Steam because it contained malware, the company also warned affected users to reformat their operating systems. The Steam account of the developer for this game uploaded builds to Steam that contained suspected malware. ” A game called PirateFi released on Steam last week and it contained malware.

Malware 111

Malware Antivirus Accountability Software 111

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report on RESURGE Malware Associated with Ivanti Connect Secure Unboxing Anubis: Exploring the Stealthy Tactics of FIN7’s Latest Backdoor Advancements in delivery: Scripting with (..)

Malware 78

Malware Cryptocurrency Hacking Accountability 78

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2024

North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. Since November 2024, threat actors employed the malware OtterCookie, alongside BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, in the campaign.

Malware 89

Malware Cryptocurrency Software Hacking 89

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2025

New ReaderUpdate malware variants, now written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go, targets macOS users, SentinelOne warns. SentinelOne researchers warn that multiple versions of the ReaderUpdate malware written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go programming languages, are targeting macOS users. The malware maintains persistence via a.plist file.

Malware 73

Malware Adware Antivirus Marketing 73

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape PupkinStealer : A.NET-Based Info-Stealer Interlock ransomware evolving under the radar Technical Analysis of TransferLoader Sophisticated NPM Attack Leveraging Unicode Steganography and Google Calendar C2 Horabot Unleashed: (..)

Malware 67

Malware Encryption Phishing Hacking 67

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Lazarus Expands Malicious npm Campaign: 11 New Packages Add Malware Loaders and Bitbucket Payloads BadBazaar: iOS and Android Surveillanceware by Chinas APT15 Used to Target Tibetans and Uyghurs GOFFEE continues to attack (..)

Malware 75

Malware Spyware Government Mobile 75

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

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

Malware 74

Malware Spyware Ransomware Hacking 74

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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

Malware 73

Malware Scams Banking Ransomware 73

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. The code is now available on GitHub. concludes the report.

Malware 144

Malware Cryptocurrency Encryption Passwords 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2025

Researchers warn of a new Android malware that uses.NET MAUI to mimic legit services and evade detection. McAfee researchers warn of Android malware campaigns using.NET MAUI to evade detection. Another malware observed by the experts targets Chinese-speaking users, stealing contacts, SMS, and photos through third-party app stores.

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Malware Encryption Banking Cyber threats 74

Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2025

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

Malware 67

Malware DDOS Hacking Ransomware 67

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2025

Since early 2025, Russia-linked ColdRiver has used LostKeys malware to steal files in espionage attacks on Western governments and organizations. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group discovered LOSTKEYS, a new malware used by Russia-linked APT COLDRIVER , in recent attacks to steal files and gather system info.

Malware 62

Malware Government Hacking Phishing 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware Shedding light on the ABYSSWORKER driver VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware New Android Malware Campaigns Evading (..)

Malware 66

Malware Ransomware Threat Detection Mobile 66

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Decrypting Encrypted files from Akira Ransomware (Linux/ESXI variant 2024) using a bunch of GPUs Jaguar Land Rover Breached by HELLCAT Ransomware Group Using Its Infostealer PlaybookThen a Second Hacker Strikes ClearFakes (..)

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Malware Threat Detection Cryptocurrency Ransomware 66

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2025

At least one APT group has exploited a vulnerability in ESET software to stealthily execute malware, bypassing security measures. Kaspersky researchers reported that an APT group, tracked as ToddyCat , has exploited a vulnerability in ESET software to stealthily execute malware, bypassing security.

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Malware Software Encryption Hacking 80

Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2025

Malwarebytes Premium Security has once again been awarded Product of the Year after successfully blocking 100% of in-the-wild malware samples. AVLab commended Malwarebytes for “providing effective detection and removal of many types of malware, including recovery from cyberattacks.

Malware 103

Malware Cybersecurity Information Security 103

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The group used the chatbot to receive support in Android malware development and to create a scraper for the social media platform Instagram. “This actor used our models to debug malware, for coding assistance in creating a basic scraper for Instagram, and to translate LinkedIn profiles into Persian. ” continues the report.

Malware 138

Malware Social Engineering Engineering Hacking 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. The malware authors claimed it can steal a broad range of data from compromised systems, including browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and around 100 browser extensions.

Malware 122

Malware Advertising Antivirus Cybercrime 122

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

RedLine and META targeted millions of victims worldwide, according to Eurojust it was one of the largest malware platforms globally. “Investigations into RedLine and Meta started after victims came forward and a security company notified authorities about possible servers in the Netherlands linked to the software.

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