Security News

LoJack security code hijacked by Fancy Bear to rat on tis prey
2018-05-02 19:57

Computer recovery code plays double agent on users LoJack software, designed to rat on computer thieves, appears to be serving a double purpose by also working with a Russian state-sponsored hacking team.…

NetSupport Manager RAT Spread via Fake Updates
2018-04-08 17:42

A campaign that has been active for the past few months has been leveraging compromised websites to spread fake software updates that in some cases delivered the NetSupport Manager remote access...

Qrypter RAT Hits Hundreds of Organizations Worldwide
2018-03-15 03:15

Hundreds of organizations all around the world have been targeted in a series of attacks that leverage the Qrypter remote access Trojan (RAT), security firm Forcepoint says. The malware, often...

'NanoCore RAT' Developer Gets 33-Month Prison Sentence
2018-02-26 14:02

Arkansas Man Admits Developing, Selling Software Intended for Malicious UseArkansas developer Taylor Huddleston has been sentenced to serve more than two years in prison for developing, marketing...

NanoCore RAT Creator Sentenced to Prison
2018-02-26 11:45

A Hot Springs, Arkansas man who last year admitted in court to creating the NanoCore RAT (Remote Access Trojan) was sentenced to 33 months in prison. read more

Year-Old Coldroot RAT Targets MacOS, Still Evades Detection
2018-02-20 13:46

Researchers are warning users about the Coldroot remote access Trojan that is going undetected by AV engines and targets MacOS computers.

Capable Luminosity RAT Apparently Killed in 2017
2018-02-07 17:09

The prevalence of the Luminosity remote access Trojan (RAT) is fading away after the malware was supposedly killed half a year ago, Palo Alto Networks says. read more

Investigation uncovers Luminosity Link RAT distributors, victims are in the thousands
2018-02-05 18:51

A hacking tool allowing cybercriminals to remotely gain complete control over a victim’s computer is no longer available as a result of an UK-led operation targeting hackers linked to the Remote...

Hackers Linked to Luminosity RAT Targeted by Law Enforcement
2018-02-05 13:37

Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) on Monday released the details of an international law enforcement operation targeting sellers and users of the...

Bitcoin traders beware: Fake trading bot offer delivers RAT
2017-12-08 18:59

As the price of Bitcoin keeps hitting surprising heights, more and more cyber crooks are turning their sights on anything and anyone who trades or uses the popular cryptocurrency. The latest...