‘BlazeStealer’ Python Malware Allows Complete Takeover of Developer Machines

November 9, 2023 at 06:16PM Malicious Python packages masquerading as code obfuscation tools are targeting developers through the PyPI code repository. Known as “BlazeStealer,” the malware can steal data, launch keyloggers, encrypt files, and execute commands. Hackers target developers engaged in code obfuscation due to the valuable and sensitive information they work with. BlazeStealer is … Read more

DarkGate malware spreads through compromised Skype accounts

October 15, 2023 at 01:53PM DarkGate malware attacks have been using compromised Skype accounts to infect targets. The attacks involve VBA loader script attachments that download an AutoIT script to drop and execute the final DarkGate malware payload. Trend Micro researchers also observed DarkGate being pushed through Microsoft Teams. The malware-as-a-service operation has seen a … Read more