Security News

Android malware Crocodilus adds fake contacts to spoof trusted callers
2025-06-03 09:00

The latest version of the 'Crocodilus' Android malware has introduced a new mechanism that adds a fake contact on the infected device's contact list to deceive victims. [...]

⚡ Weekly Recap: APT Intrusions, AI Malware, Zero-Click Exploits, Browser Hijacks and More
2025-06-02 11:23

If this had been a security drill, someone would’ve said it went too far. But it wasn’t a drill—it was real. The access? Everything looked normal. The tools? Easy to find. The detection? Came too...

Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware
2025-05-30 16:46

An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it...

New EDDIESTEALER Malware Bypasses Chrome's App-Bound Encryption to Steal Browser Data
2025-05-30 14:14

A new malware campaign is distributing a novel Rust-based information stealer dubbed EDDIESTEALER using the popular ClickFix social engineering tactic initiated via fake CAPTCHA verification...

Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools
2025-05-29 15:47

Fake installers for popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI ChatGPT and InVideo AI are being used as lures to propagate various threats, such as the CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t...

Cybercriminals exploit AI hype to spread ransomware, malware
2025-05-29 14:25

Threat actors linked to lesser-known ransomware and malware projects now use AI tools as lures to infect unsuspecting victims with malicious payloads. [...]

Chinese APT41 Exploits Google Calendar for Malware Command-and-Control Operations
2025-05-29 05:59

Google on Wednesday disclosed that the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as APT41 leveraged a malware called TOUGHPROGRESS that uses Google Calendar for command-and-control (C2). The tech...

APT41 malware abuses Google Calendar for stealthy C2 communication
2025-05-28 22:04

The Chinese APT41 hacking group uses a new malware named 'ToughProgress' that abuses Google Calendar for command-and-control (C2) operations, hiding malicious activity behind a trusted cloud service. [...]

GitHub becomes go-to platform for malware delivery across Europe
2025-05-28 04:30

Phishing has become the go-to method for attackers looking to get past security controls and access sensitive environments in Europe, according to Netskope. Users are now constantly dealing with...

New Self-Spreading Malware Infects Docker Containers to Mine Dero Cryptocurrency
2025-05-27 16:23

Misconfigured Docker API instances have become the target of a new malware campaign that transforms them into a cryptocurrency mining botnet. The attacks, designed to mine for Dero currency, is...