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N. Korean Hackers 'Mixing' macOS Malware Tactics to Evade Detection
2023-11-28 04:54

The North Korean threat actors behind macOS malware strains such as RustBucket and KANDYKORN have been observed "mixing and matching" different elements of the two disparate attack chains,...

Atomic Stealer malware strikes macOS via fake browser updates
2023-11-25 15:11

The 'ClearFake' fake browser update campaign has expanded to macOS, targeting Apple computers with Atomic Stealer malware. The ClearFake campaign started in July this year to target Windows users with fake Chrome update prompts that appear on breached sites via JavaScript injections.

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2023-11-23 14:00

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Alert: New WailingCrab Malware Loader Spreading via Shipping-Themed Emails
2023-11-23 12:54

Delivery- and shipping-themed email messages are being used to deliver a sophisticated malware loader known as WailingCrab. "The malware itself is split into multiple components, including a...

Mirai malware infects routers and cameras for new botnet
2023-11-23 08:25

Akamai has uncovered two zero-day bugs capable of remote code execution, both being exploited to distribute the Mirai malware and built a botnet army for distributed denial of service attacks. Because the security holes aren't plugged yet, Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team did not name the brands or the affected devices.

Atomic Stealer Distributes Malware to Macs Through False Browser Downloads
2023-11-22 19:47

Atomic Stealer Sends Macs Malware Through False Browser DownloadsTechRepublicToggle TechRepublic mobile menuTechRepublic PremiumTechRepublic close modalTechRepublic close modalTechRepublic close modalTechRepublicTechRepublic on TwitterTechRepublic on FacebookTechRepublic on LinkedInTechRepublic on FlipboardLoadingLoadingLoadingLoadingLoading. Anti-malware software provider Malwarebytes has described a new variant of Atomic Stealer, which is malware targeting Apple users.

New botnet malware exploits two zero-days to infect NVRs and routers
2023-11-22 17:39

A new Mirai-based malware botnet named 'InfectedSlurs' has been exploiting two zero-day remote code execution vulnerabilities to infect routers and video recorder devices. The malware hijacks the devices to make them part of its DDoS swarm, presumably rented for profit.

North Korean Hackers Pose as Job Recruiters and Seekers in Malware Campaigns
2023-11-22 12:14

North Korean threat actors have been linked to two campaigns in which they masquerade as both job recruiters and seekers to distribute malware and obtain unauthorized employment with organizations...

Malware dev says they can revive expired Google auth cookies
2023-11-21 19:29

The Lumma information-stealer malware is promoting a new feature that allegedly allows cybercriminals to restore expired Google cookies, which can be used to hijack Google accounts. Session cookies are specific web cookies used to allow a browsing session to log in to a website's services automatically.

Lumma malware can allegedly restore expired Google auth cookies
2023-11-21 19:29

The Lumma information-stealer malware is promoting a new feature that allegedly allows cybercriminals to restore expired Google cookies, which can be used to hijack Google accounts. Restoring these cookies would allow Lumma operators to gain unauthorized access to any Google account even after the legitimate owner has logged out of their account or their session has expired.