Microsoft Defender Flaw Exploited to Deliver ACR, Lumma, and Meduza Stealers

July 24, 2024 at 03:04AM A Microsoft Defender SmartScreen security flaw, CVE-2024-21412, was exploited in a campaign targeting Spain, Thailand, and the U.S. to deliver ACR Stealer, Lumma, and Meduza. Attackers use booby-trapped files to drop malicious payloads, bypassing SmartScreen protection. This highlights the ongoing threat of information stealers and the need for vigilance in … Read more

‘Etherhiding’ Blockchain Technique Hides Malicious Code in WordPress Sites

October 17, 2023 at 01:11PM Attackers have been using proprietary blockchain technology to conceal malicious code in a campaign involving fake browser updates. The campaign, called ClearFake, tricks users into downloading fake browser updates from compromised WordPress sites. The attackers use a technique called “EtherHiding” to host malicious code on Binance Smart Chain contracts, making … Read more