Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2025

In April, SK Telecom reported that threat actors gained access to USIM-related information for customers following a malware attack. To counter SIM-swapping risks, it is replacing all SIM cards and enhancing security to block unauthorized number porting. million users affected by a malware breach that exposed sensitive data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2025

Companies face the risk of insider threats, worsened by remote work. The insider threat, or the risk that an employee could harm the company, is a growing concern. The insider threat, or the risk that an employee could harm the company, is a growing concern. North Korean hackers infiltrate firms via fake IT hires, stealing data.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ramat Gan, Israel, January 7th, 2025, CyberNewswire — CyTwist , a leader in advanced next-generation threat detection solutions, has launched its patented detection engine to combat the insidious rise of AI-generated malware. Evasion: AI-generated threats mimic human behavior, complicating detection for security teams.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 10, 2025

Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity. Why Small Business Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever In a supply chain world, your weakest link is someone elses risk exposure. Here’s how: 1.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Policy violations by employees Most organizations focus on external threats; however, policy violations pose a major risk , with 51% of SMB incidents and 43% of enterprise incidents involving IT security policy violations caused by employees. aspx Backdoor.ASP.WEBS HELL.SM

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

The FBI says it has removed PlugX malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide. The move came after suspicion that cybercriminals groups under control of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) used a version of PlugX malware to control, and steal information from victims’ computers.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The post Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2025

Despite advanced AI detection and telemetry analysis offered in todays EDR solutions, modern infostealer malware is designed to evade even the most sophisticated defenses, using tactics like polymorphic malware, memory-only execution, and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities or outdated software.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2024

China's growing presence in the global market for LiDAR, a remote sensing technology widely used in defense and commercial system, presents a national security risk for the United States, which already is dealing with intrusions into critical infrastructure networks by China-backed threat groups, according to a reporte.

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

ELUSIVE COMET targets its victims by luring them into a Zoom video call and then taking over their PC to install malware, infiltrate their accounts, and steal their assets. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. He took the bait. ” Gallen did his due diligence.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard. Security teams will need to address the unique risks posed using LLMs in mission critical environments.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

The consensus seems to be that the ZIP file currently harbors a malware threat known as Ramnit , a fairly common but dangerous trojan horse that spreads by appending itself to other files. He said Saicoo did not address his concern that the driver package on its website was bundled with malware. Image: Virustotal.com.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2025

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the publics interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and delivering malware via text-to-video tools. After the first run, the malware displays an error window to trick victims into executing it again. For a full technical analysis of the malware, feel free to read the researchers’ report.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks. Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

The FBI and authorities in The Netherlands this week seized dozens of servers and domains for a hugely popular spam and malware dissemination service operating out of Pakistan. “Ironically, the Manipulaters may create more short-term risk to their own customers than law enforcement,” DomainTools wrote.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 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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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 Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The rogue extensions can add pop-ups to the active webpage, such as fake software update prompts, tricking users into downloading malware. This allowed malicious actors to easily exploit these vulnerabilities to steal data, inject malware, and access sensitive information. Singapore, Oct.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities in Apples AirPlay SDK that put billions of users at risk of their devices being taking over. On top of that, these vulnerabilities may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and local files, making them a serious risk that demands immediate attention. Be extra careful on public networks.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 12, 2023

The FBI is warning people against using public phone-charging stations, worrying that the combination power-data port can be used to inject malware onto the devices: Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers. How much of a risk is this, really?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If you don’t want to see sponsored ads at all then it’s worth considering installing an ad-blocker that will make sure you go straight to the regular search results.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And because that administrator account can do anything to that server­—read the sensitivity data, hack the web server to install malware on people who visit its web pages, or anything else I might care to do­—the private key on my laptop represents a security risk for that server. This is true entanglement! Read it all.

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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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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

But last week, Barracuda took the highly unusual step of offering to replace compromised ESGs , evidently in response to malware that altered the systems in such a fundamental way that they could no longer be secured remotely with software updates. “Patch your #Fortigate.”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

The post SMBs Know Theyre At Risk, but Most Arent Embracing AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

However, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk. There isn’t much you can do to protect your own data in situations like these, when cybercriminals are attacking the companies that hold your personal information. How to protect your data online Don’t store your card details. Not in your browser, not on websites.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, session cookies are usually stolen by malware on the your device. Modern information-stealing malware is capable of, and even focuses on, stealing session cookies as part of its activity. Is convenience worth the risk in this situation? Decide whether you think it’s worth using the Remember me option.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This innovative approach empowers security teams to proactively protect against previously unseen risks, including the darknet exposures of identity and authentication data stolen about employees, consumers, and suppliers that have been beyond their visibility to date.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Dubbed the ‘Hidden... The post BlueNoroff’s New MacOS Threat: “Hidden Risk” Targets Crypto Enthusiasts appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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. How Do You Prevent It?

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2025

The threat actor FIN7 , also known as Savage Ladybug, has developed a new Python-based malware, named Anubis Backdoor, which allows attackers to gain full remote control over infected Windows systems. “The malware is distributed as a ZIP package, which includes a single Python script alongside multiple Python executables.

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