The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Android smartphone users in India are the target of a new malware campaign that employs social engineering lures to install fraudulent apps that are capable of harvesting sensitive data.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A new iOS and Android trojan named 'GoldPickaxe' employs a social engineering scheme to trick victims into scanning their faces and ID documents, which are believed to be used to generate deepfakes for unauthorized banking access. [.]

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers discovered a new Android malware dubbed Xamalicious that can take full control of the device and perform fraudulent actions. McAfee Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android backdoor dubbed Xamalicious that can take full control of the device and perform fraudulent actions. ” reads the report published by McAfee.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the start of this week, word got out that hackers claimed to have seized personal data for as many as 100 million T-Mobile patrons. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Our mobile devices are not just a means to communicate with others. Mobile security is often overlooked by many technology users, who dismiss the reality of security risks brought by careless interactions with the digital world. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices. Back up data.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Dubbed as MoneyMonger, the said android malware has the potential to steal contact details from social media accounts, only to tarnish the image of the user, if in case, he/she fail to oblige their demands. Usually, this malware is found in circulation through third party app stores and via social engineering attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2018

They are scrambling to invent and deliver a fresh portfolio of mobile banking services that appeal to millennials. Related articles: Hackers revamp tactics, target mobile wallets. And then we got down to discussing the high-bar banks must meet to maintain trustworthiness, while attempting to leverage mobile banking services.

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Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The idea that humans are the weakest link shouldn't guide the thinking on social-engineering defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them. Investigate malware’s propagation methods, evasion techniques, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential threats.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 21, 2024

Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts. In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Such lures are used as social engineering schemes by threat actors; in this case, the malware was targeted at security researchers. We have recently observed other instances of threat actors targeting security researchers with social engineering techniques. Mobile/15B150 Safari/604.1". nc20@184.164.146.102.

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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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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. PC malware The number of users affected by financial malware for PCs dropped by 11% from 2022. Ramnit and Zbot were the prevalent malware families, together targeting over 50% of affected users. Money is what always attracts cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Cleafy, a cybersecurity firm specializing in online fraud, has published new details about banking Trojan BRATA (Brazilian Remote Access Tool, Android), a known malware strain that first became widespread in 2019. But how does such dangerous malware end up on victims’ devices? How BRATA is spread.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The telecommunications giant T-Mobile disclosed a data breach after some of its customers were apparently affected by SIM swap attacks. The telecommunications provider T-Mobile has disclosed a data breach after it became aware that some of its customers were allegedly victims of SIM swap attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2018

The most profound threat to corporate networks isn’t the latest, greatest malware. With our affiliations and preferences put in play by search engines and social media, we’re perfect patsies for social engineering. Related article: Is your mobile device spying on you? It’s carbon-based life forms.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The malware has been active at least since late October 2021, it targeting the mobile users of banks in Italy, the UK, and the US. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts. The name comes after one of the domains used for its command and control servers.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. It consists of tools that protect computers and mobile phones connected to your network. This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Researchers from Zimperium zLabs uncovered an ongoing campaign aimed at infecting the mobile phones of South Korean users with new sophisticated android spyware dubbed PhoneSpy. The malware already hit more than a thousand South Korean victims. The malware also allows an attacker to remotely control the infected mobile devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. These soldiers come from vulnerabilities in mobile applications.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2023

Threat actors are using Android Package (APK) files with unsupported compression methods to prevent malware analysis. What is the best way to bypass #Malware analysis on #Android ? Checkout the local and central Zipfile header of APK 2f371969faf2dc239206e81d00c579ff and tell us what you see.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 19, 2021

Top three patterns in breaches were: social engineering, basic web application attacks, and system intrusion. Top three patterns in incidents were: denial of service, basic web application attacks, and social engineering. Top three for middle: malware, hacking, social. 61% of breaches involved credentials.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

TikTok’s ‘Invisible Body’ challenge was too great an opportunity for malware scrotes to pass up: “You too can see you favorite TikTok star naked!”. The post Naked TikTok Girls = Malware Mayhem ? InvisibleFilter appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Finnish National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-FI) has issued a warning to citizens about the current version of the FluBot malware campaign which is affecting “tens of thousands of people in Finland.” The malware campaign leverages SMS by sending out numerous text messages, according to NCSC-FI.

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Threatpost

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Attackers use socially engineered SMS messages and malware to compromise tens of thousands of devices and drain user bank accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Protect against malware and ransomware. Endpoint security that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence will help mitigate these malware and ransomware threats during this potentially vulnerable time. Don’t overlook mobile security. Provide employee training and awareness.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Posted by Steve Kafka, Group Product Manager and Roman Kirillov, Senior Engineering Manager Mobile devices have supercharged our modern lives, helping us do everything from purchasing goods in store and paying bills online to storing financial data, health records, passwords and pictures. Keeping Android users safe is a top priority.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 6, 2024

We’re Midway into 2024, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2024 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2023

Just a few weeks ago, we wrote about a fake IRS tax email carrying a malware payload: Emotet. The email, with an HTML file attachment, contains a short message: Please note: [redacted] <=> For information please continue to check here or use our free mobile=app. Updates status are made no more than once a day. File early.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Phishing vs. Vishing “While email may still be the most common mechanism for social engineering, we increasingly see attacks via social media, platforms such as WhatsApp, physical compromise, snail mail, and phone calls,” says ethical hacker FC in a blog. Vishing attackers typically use two methods to deceive their victims.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Unfortunately, hackers realize this and use the lure of free games to infect people with malware. But you’ll get the most benefit out of focusing on the following three: Malware. Malware threats to gamers are spread through malicious websites, exploited system vulnerabilities, or Trojanized copies of pirated games.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So, they are being asked to click on the email links that lead them to banking frauds, identity theft when personal details are revealed, and sometimes download spying malware to their systems. Coming to threats targeting mobile devices, the company says that it blocked over 3 million adware attacks, 7.2

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% million malicious installation packages, 154,000 of these containing a mobile banking Trojan. The Trojan-SMS-type malware saw its activity decrease significantly, dropping six positions from 2022. 14.82 -1.81

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