Computer Security
Decoy Dog Malware - a Refresh of Pupy RAT
Recently, cybersecurity researchers have conducted a thorough investigation into a newly discovered malware named Decoy Dog and found that it represents a significant improvement over the Pupy RAT, an open-source... Read more
Realst Mac Malware Targets New macOS Releases
In a sweeping cyber campaign aimed at both Windows and macOS users, a novel infostealer malware called "Realst" has been uncovered by vigilant security researchers. This devious malware is cleverly hidden within... Read more
Biometrics: The Future of Identity Authentication and Security
In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, traditional password-based authentication methods are proving to be increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. As a result, the need for more secure and convenient... Read more
Backdoor Malware Used Against Ukrainian Defense Entities
A new .NET-based backdoor, named DeliveryCheck (also known as CAPIBAR or GAMEDAY), has been identified, specifically targeting the defense sector in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. This sophisticated backdoor has the... Read more
PicassoLoader Used in Targeted Attacks in Ukraine, Poland
A series of targeted campaigns has been launched to acquire sensitive information and establish persistent remote access to compromised systems in Ukraine and Poland. Government bodies, military organizations, and... Read more
'Letscall' Malware Takes Vishing to a New Level
Researchers have recently alerted the public to a new and advanced type of voice phishing (vishing) scam called "Letscall." This particular method of deception is currently being employed to target individuals in... Read more
Nitrogen Malware Spreads Through Malicious Ads
Hackers have devised a cunning plan dubbed "Nitrogen" to trap IT professionals using fake advertisements, also known as "malvertisements," that appear on popular search engines. These malicious ads are designed to... Read more
Casbaneiro Banking Malware Updated With New Stealth Features
The group responsible for the Casbaneiro banking malware has evolved its tactics to avoid detection and gain complete administrative control over infected machines. This financially motivated threat actor has... Read more
BundleBot Masquerades as Google Chatbot
A new strain of malicious software, named BundleBot, has been operating covertly, exploiting .NET single-file deployment techniques to clandestinely obtain sensitive information from compromised hosts. According to a... Read more
Chinese Threat Actor Targets Mobile Devices with New Spyware
The highly active nation-state group known as APT41 has been associated with two previously unknown types of Android spyware called WyrmSpy and DragonEgg. APT41, also known as Axiom, Blackfly, Brass Typhoon, Bronze... Read more
Researchers Discover Dangerous Big Head Malware Still in Development
Researchers have expressed concerns about a new ransomware strain called "Big Head" that has the potential to cause significant harm once it becomes fully operational. Several versions of Big Head have been analyzed,... Read more
Iranian APT Targets Both Windows and Mac Victims
TA453, an Iranian nation-state actor, has been connected to a fresh wave of spear-phishing attacks that infect Windows and macOS operating systems with malicious software. According to a recent report from Proofpoint,... Read more
Apache Tomcat Servers Targeted by Mirai Botnet Actors
Aqua has recently uncovered a concerning trend where Apache Tomcat servers that are misconfigured and poorly secured are becoming prime targets for a newly orchestrated campaign. This campaign is specifically designed... Read more
HotRat Malware Spreads Through Fake Software Cracks
A fresh variant of the infamous AsyncRAT malware, named HotRat, is currently making rounds, leveraging illicit versions of popular software and utilities such as video games, image and sound editing tools, and even... Read more
Mallox Ransomware Goes After Victims by Hitting MS-SQL Servers
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 reported a staggering 174% surge in Mallox ransomware activities in 2023, as compared to the previous year. Like many other ransomware threat actors, Mallox ransomware has adopted the double... Read more
ShadowPad Malware Deployed Against Pakistani Targets
An unidentified threat actor has compromised a widely used application in Pakistan, resulting in the distribution of ShadowPad, a successor to the PlugX backdoor associated with Chinese hacking groups. The targets... Read more
New ShadowVault Infostealer Targets Mac Users
Cyber-criminals have developed a vicious new infostealer malware which they are trying to use to exploit vulnerable Macs in order to take passwords, credit card info and other private information. Guardz, a... Read more
RedEnergy Stealer Strikes at Industrial Entities
A highly sophisticated ransomware and data-stealing threat named RedEnergy has been identified, targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors in Brazil and the Philippines through their LinkedIn... Read more
