March 14, 2024 at 10:28AM Attackers are using Google redirects in a phishing attack, exploiting a patched vulnerability to spread multifaceted malware. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that attackers are utilizing Google redirects in their phishing attacks, taking advantage of a previously patched vulnerability to distribute complex malware. Full Article
March 11, 2024 at 10:51AM A new banking trojan called CHAVECLOAK targets users in Brazil via phishing emails with PDF attachments. The attack involves deceptive DocuSign lures leading to an installer file, which installs CHAVECLOAK malware. This sophisticated malware steals sensitive information, monitors financial portals, and connects to a command-and-control server. Additionally, a mobile banking … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 03:15AM VietCredCare, a new information stealer, targets Facebook advertisers in Vietnam, particularly those managing business profiles with positive Meta ad credit balances. The malware is distributed on social media and messaging platforms and is managed by Vietnamese-speaking individuals. It aims to compromise corporate Facebook accounts, posing significant risks to organizations and … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 11:40AM “Ov3r_Stealer” is a novel malware targeting Facebook users through job ads. It steals various data types including geolocation, passwords, and credit card information. The malware uses multiple execution methods and its origin involves complex communication channels and pseudonyms. As a modular tool, it can facilitate other malware and pose a … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 04:29PM Ov3r_Stealer, a new password-stealing malware, spreads through fake job ads on Facebook, leading victims to a Discord URL where a PowerShell script downloads the malware payload. It employs various techniques like malicious file execution, HTML smuggling, and DLL sideloading to establish persistence and steal data every 90 minutes, sending it … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 05:37PM A financially motivated threat actor utilizes USB devices to infect and abuse online platforms such as GitHub, Vimeo, and Ars Technica to host encoded malware. These encoded payloads act as essential components in downloading and executing malware. The attackers, tracked as UNC4990 by Mandiant, predominantly target users in Italy. This … Read more
January 25, 2024 at 05:22AM A new China-aligned threat actor, tracked by ESET under the name Blackwood, has been linked to AitM attacks deploying the sophisticated NSPX30 implant via software update mechanisms. This multistage implant allows for packet interception, network information harvesting, and bypassing of anti-malware solutions. Information suggests a network implant is being deployed … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 08:51AM Pirated macOS applications from Chinese websites harbor a backdoor allowing attackers remote control over infected machines. The malware, hosted on “macyy[.]cn,” uses a dropper to fetch backdoor and downloader components, which enable persistence and facilitate additional payloads. This echoes previous incidents involving the ZuRu malware, possibly indicating a successor. (Words: … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 06:09AM Ransomware-as-a-service is poised to drive an increase in attacks in Nigeria, impacting both public and private sectors. A Cyber Security Experts of Nigeria (CSEAN) report highlights the impact of ransomware groups and variants in 2023, urging proactive measures such as prompt patching and stronger monitoring practices to mitigate the anticipated … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 12:41PM CISA and the FBI warn about Androxgh0st malware, which is being used to create a botnet targeting cloud credential theft. The botnet exploits vulnerabilities in frameworks and servers. Additionally, it steals sensitive information, deploys malicious tools, and conducts spam campaigns. The agencies advise on mitigation measures to limit the impact … Read more