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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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Cybercriminals Bought Facebook Ads for a Fake Clubhouse App That Was Riddled With Malware

Gizmodo

Cybercriminals have been pushing Facebook users to download a Clubhouse app “for PC,” something that doesn’t exist. The app is actually a trojan designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular new invite-only chat app is only available on iPhone but worldwide interest in the platform has risen and users are… Read more.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. The ruse is convincing, warning users about an impending volcanic eruption and encouraging them to download an app to stay informed. However, here’s where the trick is revealed.

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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half

SecureWorld News

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. After a brief hiatus, Emotet threat actors resumed their operations in early March 2023.

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AT&T confirms huge data brach impacting 70M+ customers in total

Dataconomy

The firm has updated the security codes for current customers who were impacted and noted that the exposed data “may have included full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, AT&T account number and passcode.” Ensure that the antivirus software is kept up-to-date.

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