TechSpot

AUGUST 31, 2022

This week, IT security group Checkpoint Research (CRP) published a report on its discovery of a crypto mining malware campaign hiding behind legitimate-looking apps, including Google Translate. The programs download malware while performing their advertised functions to gain users' trust.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 22, 2024

Threats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problems, from infection-felled organizations to dangerous vulnerabilities in popular tools.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 30, 2020

A new strand of malware uses Word files with macros to download a PowerShell script from GitHub. This PowerShell script further downloads a legitimate image file from image hosting service Imgur […].

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TechSpot

APRIL 17, 2023

However, the developers who used Goldoson didn't realize that they were adding a malicious malware component to their programs. McAfee's mobile research team discovered a third-party software library it named Goldoson, which collects sensitive information and performs ad fraud. Read Entire Article

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Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A new malware is bypassing an Android 13 security measure that restricts permissions to apps downloaded out of the legitimate Google Play Store.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers at Pradeo regularly update an article identifying mobile applications available on the Google Play Store infected with Joker malware. The latest entry, which came yesterday, highlighted an app called Color Message.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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TechSpot

MAY 12, 2023

Last month, we learned that malware had been discovered in 60 Android apps with over 100 million downloads – another black eye for the mobile operating system that has an estimated three billion active users worldwide. Malicious developers regularly exploit various loopholes in Google's app vetting process to create apps.

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TechSpot

MARCH 22, 2022

Researchers at French mobile security company Pradeo revealed that the app, Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools, contained a version of an Android trojan malware called Facestealer.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There is no official Squid Games app—not counting Netflix, of course—yet ESET’s Android malware researcher Lukas Stefanko tweeted that there are over 200 applications related to the series listed on the Play Store, and at least one of them was yet another piece of malicious software that slipped past Google’s.

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Venture Beast

JANUARY 13, 2022

Netskope's report highlights that attackers are enjoying more success abusing cloud apps to deliver malware payloads to their victims. Read More.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2014

Three Questions on Automated Malware Removal with Bob Gourley, Cognitio Corp and CTOVision. While there’s still an emphasis – and related spending – on malware detection, most incident response teams are actually overwhelmed by vast number of security alerts they receive. Another day, another data breach. Bob Gourley: That’s simple.

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CTOvision

JUNE 21, 2014

The video at this link and embedded below provides an overview of conclusions from CTOvision research into ways to automate the removal of cyber threats (including malware) from your enterprise. Additional context into this topic is available in our research report downloadable here: . This paper.

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TechSpot

JUNE 23, 2021

Once downloaded, criminals use the backdoor to send follow-up malware, such as ransomware, scan the environment, and exploit other vulnerable hosts on the network. A post by Palo Alto Networks' Brad Duncan (via ZDNet) explains that BazarLoader provides backdoor access to an infected Windows host.

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TechSpot

APRIL 7, 2022

Check Point security researchers said the six apps had been downloaded over 15,000 times before Google removed them from its store following the cybersecurity firm's disclosure. While users thought they were downloading mobile antivirus apps, they were actually installing the Sharkbot Android stealer, ironically.

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IT Toolbox

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Threat actors are impersonating 400 brands using 42,000 fake websites to lure unwitting users into generating traffic and downloading malware. The post Chinese Threat Actors Used 42,000 Fake Domains To Run a Giant Malvertising Campaign appeared first on.

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The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Apple accidentally approved common malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player to run on macOS, according to a new report. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Apple approved an app that contained code used by a well-known malware called Shlayer. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As per Bleeping Computer, the malware is delivered through spam emails containing either malicious Word or Excel documents or download links. When opened, the attachments prompt users to ‘Enable Content’ to allow macros to run, which install the Emotet trojan.

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TechSpot

APRIL 1, 2021

It surreptitiously installed a dropper on a device, which allowed other types of malware to be downloaded onto a computer. As reported by Vice, security researchers at Activision found that a Warzone cheat advertised on popular cheating forums contained more than met the eye.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2023

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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Google Play has removed 16 apps from its app store after the McAfee Mobile Research Team alerted the company to Clicker malware associated with the apps, affecting 20 million people who installed the apps. Like so many mobile malware schemes, the apps profess to be helpful to users, providing a handy tool or time-saving utility.

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CTOvision

JUNE 10, 2014

We believe this is the only way to reduce the impact of malware and breaches in a cost effective way. Download “Automating Removal Of Advanced Threats” Automating-Removal-of-Malware.pdf – Downloaded 9 times – 918 kB. This approach has been proven to significantly improve enterprise defenses. This paper.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Malware continues to plague organizations and individuals alike and one of the more insidious strains in recent times is the Raspberry Robin malware. Malware – malicious software crafted with harmful intent – acts as their weapon of choice.

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The Verge

MARCH 31, 2021

Hackers have been hiding malware in cheating software for Call of Duty: Warzone and have been trying to spread it to “cheating cheaters,” as a report from Activision calls them ( via Vice ). After players run it, the malware can then go on to infect the computer with whatever payload is chosen by the hacker.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Though it has the Google Play logo, the app is not available in the Google Play store and downloads directly from Domestic Kitten's server.

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Gizmodo

MAY 22, 2020

While many parts of America are preparing to slowly reopen after months of lockdown, coronavirus-related scams and malware campaigns show no signs of abating. The Microsoft Security Intelligence Team recently disclosed details on two massive coronavirus phishing campaigns duping users into downloading and opening… Read more.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. After you’ve got it open, here’s some of what you can do: Run a malware scan on Windows 11.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Cybersecurity threats are evolving, and the latest menace targeting Mac users involves sophisticated proxy trojan malware. This malicious software lurks within seemingly harmless downloads of popular macOS applications, posing a significant risk to the security of your device.

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TechSpot

MARCH 15, 2024

Chrome's Safe Browsing feature protects users from dangerous websites by downloading a database of known malicious URLs and comparing them to the sites they visit. Chrome typically updates the list every 30 to 60 minutes. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to thoroughly protect all users since the average malicious site exists.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 9, 2021

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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CTOvision

JULY 23, 2014

We believe this is the only way to reduce the impact of malware and breaches in a cost effective way. Download “Automating Removal Of Advanced Threats” Automating-Removal-of-Malware.pdf – Downloaded 468 times – 918 kB. This approach has been proven to significantly improve enterprise defenses. This paper.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 15, 2022

Malware downloading data logging and other espionage tools aimed at Ukrainian organizations. The post Russia’s Shuckworm cyber group launching ongoing attacks on Ukraine appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Verge

MAY 19, 2021

And as I say, today, we have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable and is much worse than iOS.”. And that’s despite the fact that Mac users inherently download less software and are subject to a way less economically motivated attacker base.

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CTOvision

MARCH 27, 2019

UC Browser, a hugely popular mobile browser from Alibaba-owned UCWeb, has a design flaw that allows attackers to swap out downloads from the company’s servers with files from any server on the internet, according to researchers at Russian security firm Dr. Web.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic. Read Entire Article

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