October 10, 2023 at 04:40PM Human Security has revealed the details of a large-scale fraud scheme called “Bandbox,” which involves Android TV streaming devices infected with malware. A consultant, Daniel Milisic, has provided a script and instructions to help users mitigate the threat. Around 74,000 Android devices globally are potentially impacted by the Badbox infection, … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM Microsoft plans to phase out VBScript in future Windows releases, after 30 years of use. VBScript will become an on-demand feature until it is completely removed from the operating system. This decision is likely related to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer, which eliminates a major infection vector for malware. Microsoft … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 04:36PM The Mirai-based DDoS malware botnet known as IZ1H9 has expanded its targets to include Linux-based routers and routers from brands like D-Link, Zyxel, TP-Link, and TOTOLINK. Fortinet researchers have observed high exploitation rates in September, with tens of thousands of attempts on vulnerable devices. IZ1H9 compromises devices, enlists them in … Read more
October 10, 2023 at 07:00AM A previously unknown threat actor named Grayling has been identified as the culprit behind a series of cyberattacks on organizations in Taiwan, including manufacturing, IT, and biomedical sectors. Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team discovered the attacks, which began in February and utilized a distinct DLL side-loading technique to deploy payloads. The … Read more