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.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto checkout pages, the malware hides in social media buttons. Security experts at Sansec have detailed a new technique used by crooks to inject a software skimmer into checkout pages. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

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

MARCH 27, 2025

Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of DeepSeek by using fake sponsored Google ads to distribute malware. While DeepSeek is rising in popularity, threat actors are attempting to exploit it by using fake sponsored Google ads to distribute malware, Malwarebytes researchers warn. ” reads the alert published by Malwarebytes.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2024

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

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SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

The threat landscape is constantly updated through new malware and spyware, advanced phishing methods, and new social engineering techniques. The media routinely report incidents and leaks of data that end up publicly accessible on the dark web. Malware-as-a-service: a greater number of cookie-cutter attacks, more complex tools.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2025

New malware campaign targets Docker environments using unknown methods to secretly mine cryptocurrency, researchers warn. Researchers from Darktrace and Cado Security have spotted a malware campaign that targets Docker environments with a novel technique to mine cryptocurrency. These points can be converted to $TENEO tokens.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

LightSpy can steal files from multiple popular applications like Telegram, QQ, and WeChat, as well as personal documents and media stored on the device. Destructive plugin: capable of deleting media files from the device PushMessage 1.0.0 Destructive plugin: capable of deleting media files from the device PushMessage 1.0.0

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) was hit by a ransomware attack that took down live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021. The American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) announced it was hit by a ransomware attack that caused the interruption of the live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

” UNC5537 used stolen credentials obtained via infostealer malware. Independent news outlet 404 Media also confirmed Krebs’s findings 404 Media in September 2024. This led to extensive data theft, with the attackers later attempting to extort victims and sell stolen data on criminal forums.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

Researchers at ESET say this job offer from a phony HSBC recruiter on LinkedIn was North Korean malware masquerading as a PDF file. Mandiant found the compromised 3CX software would download malware that sought out new instructions by consulting encrypted icon files hosted on GitHub. Image: Mandiant.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Contact is usually made through social media, by phone or in person. Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

APT37 exploited this flaw to trick victims into downloading malware on their desktops with the toast ad program installed. Cyber attacks conducted by the APT37 group mainly targeted government, defense, military, and media organizations in South Korea. dll), allowing type confusion to occur.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2022

The Governmental Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of a malware campaign targeting Ukrainian telecommunications operators with the DarkCrystal RAT. The script will download and run the.NET bootloader “MSCommondll.exe,” which in turn will download and run the malware DarkCrystal RAT.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2025

Its value stems from WhatsApp’s massive user base and the potential for covert access to private chats, media, and device-level control. In February, Meta announced that it had discovered and dismantled a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists and civil society members with the Paragon spyware (aka Graphite).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2025

The vulnerability is a privilege escalation vulnerability that impacts the Core Media framework. The Apple Core Media framework supports multimedia tasks like playback, recording, and manipulation of audio and video on iOS and macOS devices. “A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2025

The attackers used multiple hacking tools and malware, including ThreatNeedle , Agamemnon downloader, wAgent , SIGNBT, and COPPERHEDGE. We found that the malware was running in the memory of a legitimateSyncHost.exeprocess, and was created as a subprocess of Cross EX, legitimate software developed in South Korea.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2021

China-linked BlackTech cyberespionage group was targeting Japanese companies using new malware tracked as ‘Flagpro’. Researchers from NTT Security reported that China-linked BlackTech cyberespionage group targeted Japanese companies using new malware tracked as ‘Flagpro’. ” reads the analysis published by NTT Security.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Microsoft warns of a new malware named Adrozek that infects devices and hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers by changing their settings. Microsoft warned of a new malware named Adrozek that infects devices and hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers by changing their settings and inject ads into search results pages.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Meta announced the disruption of a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists with the Paragon spyware. Meta announced that discovered and dismantled a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists and civil society members with the Paragon spyware (aka Graphite).

Spyware 108

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Microsoft Windows Kernel, Mozilla Firefox and SolarWinds Web Help Desk bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog GitHub addressed a critical vulnerability in Enterprise Server A new Linux variant of FASTCash malware targets financial systems WordPress Jetpack plugin critical flaw impacts 27 million sites Pokemon dev Game Freak discloses (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Some of the malicious apps were promoted through deceptive advertising on social media. “ SpyLoan apps exploit official app stores like Google Play, deceptive branding, and social media ads to appear credible. The researchers reported the apps to Google who notified the developers that their apps violate Google Play policies.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

Data that must remain private simply cannot be readable by unauthorized parties – and that rule applies both when the relevant information is at rest on an internal server, in the cloud, or on some backup media, as well as when it is in transit over any form of network or other means of communication.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Saim Raza group run multiple marketplaces that advertised and facilitated the sale of hacking and fraud tools, including malware, phishing kits and email extractors. Employees inadvertently exposed their ties through social media. The HeartSender group has sold phishing tools to criminals since 2020, causing over $3 million in U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

Greek intelligence admitted it had spied on a journalist, while citizens ask the government to reveal the use of surveillance malware. The head of the Greek intelligence told a parliamentary committee that they had spied on a journalist with surveillance malware , Reuters reported citing two sources present. ” reported Reuters.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

In case a criminal obtains private information, such as IP addresses, phone numbers, and domiciles, it may be exploited to initiate fraudulent schemes, blackmail, or doxing operations. The lack of a robust verification process, combined with the trust placed in authorities, increases the risk to users’ digital security and privacy.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A new multifunctional Go-based malware dubbed Chaos is targeting both Windows and Linux systems, experts warn. Researchers from Black Lotus Labs at Lumen Technologies, recently uncovered a multifunctional Go-based malware that was developed to target devices based on multiple architectures, including Windows and Linux.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Researchers devised a series of attacks against SSDs that could allow to implant malware in a location that is not monitored by security solutions. Korean researchers devised a series of attacks against solid-state drives (SSDs) that could allow to implant malware in specific memory locations bypassing security solutions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The CEO of the Croatian Port, Duko Grabovac, told local media outlet Novi list that despite threats actors stole some data, the incident had no impact on the operations at the post. Grabovac pointed out that his organization will not pay the ransom requested by the ransomware gang.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles Veeam Backup & Replication exploit reused in new Frag ransomware attack Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources suffered a ransomware attack Palo Alto Networks warns of potential RCE in PAN-OS management interface iPhones in a law enforcement forensics lab mysteriously rebooted losing their (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2024

Researchers discovered a sophisticated cybercriminal campaign by Russian-speaking threat actors that used GitHub to distribute malware. The campaign shows how attackers exploit trusted internet services to carry out cyberattacks that steal personal information. This tactic allows them to avoid detection.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Threat actors are using the promise of generative AI like ChatGPT to deliver malware, Facebook parent Meta warned. Threat actors are taking advantage of the huge interest in generative AI like ChatGPT to trick victims into installing malware, Meta warns. ” reads the Meta’s Q1 2023 Security Reports.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

Campaign A (20192023): Used emails with malware attachments (LODEINFO) to target politicians, media, and government. Campaign A relied on LODEINFO , a type of malware that infected systems primarily through malicious email attachments. Stay updated on network device vulnerabilities and apply patches promptly.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators. “In the Box” dark web marketplace is leveraged by cybercriminals to attack over 300 financial institutions (FIs), payment systems, social media and online-retailers in 43 countries.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. The Taiwanese vendor published a security advisory to warn its customers of the ongoing attacks and is urging them to install the latest Malware Remover version and scan their devices for indicators of compromise.

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