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Russia's digital warfare on Ukraine shows no signs of slowing - Malware hits surge
2024-09-24 18:30

Severe incidents may be down, but Putin had to throw one in for good measure Russia's use of malware to support its military efforts in Ukraine is showing no signs of waning while its tactics...

Infostealer malware bypasses Chrome’s new cookie-theft defenses
2024-09-24 17:31

Infostealer malware developers released updates claiming to bypass Google Chrome's recently introduced feature App-Bound Encryption to protect sensitive data such as cookies. [...]

Hackers deploy AI-written malware in targeted attacks
2024-09-24 16:25

While cybercriminals have used generative AI technology to create convincing emails, government agencies have warned about the potential abuse of AI tools to creating malicious software, despite...

Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store
2024-09-24 16:13

Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of...

New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome
2024-09-24 09:00

A new version of the Octo Android malware, named "Octo2," has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app called Europe Enterprise. [...]

Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods
2024-09-23 21:30

11M devices exposed to trojan, Kaspersky says The Necro trojan is once again making a move against Android users, with up to eleven million individuals thought to be exposed to infected apps.…

Android malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play
2024-09-23 15:15

A new version of the Necro Trojan malware for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks. [...]

New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software Developers
2024-09-23 06:39

Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed using poisoned Python packages as a way to deliver a new malware called PondRAT as part of an ongoing campaign. PondRAT, according to new...

Chinese Hackers Exploit GeoServer Flaw to Target APAC Nations with EAGLEDOOR Malware
2024-09-23 04:49

A suspected advanced persistent threat (APT) originating from China targeted a government organization in Taiwan, and possibly other countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, by exploiting a...

Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers
2024-09-21 16:45

A massive infostealer malware operation encompassing thirty campaigns targeting a broad spectrum of demographics and system platforms has been uncovered, attributed to a cybercriminal group named...