Remove software-monetization what-is-intellectual-property-theft
article thumbnail

Attacks against game companies are up. But why?

SC Magazine

The latest, released today by Avast Threat Labs, outlines a new type of malware embedded in cracked versions of some popular video games, such as Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5, The Sims 4 and others, that disables antivirus programs and installs XMRig to mine Monero cryptocurrency.

article thumbnail

North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

SecureWorld News

What is Maui ransomware? Silas Cutler, Principal Reverse Engineer at security firm Stairwell, authored a report detailing Maui and what his team uncovered about the lesser-known ransomware variant. The advisory reminds organizations that the U.S. The report was published on June 7, 2022.