Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Apple launched its M1 chip and cybercriminals developed a malware sample specifically for it, the latest generation of Macs are their next targets. The popular security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered one of the first malware designed to target latest generation of Apple devices using the company M1 chip. ” continues Wardle.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2020

Malware authors continue to show interest in macOS devices, Kaspersky experts confirmed that the Shlayer malware has been the most common threat to the macOS platform. Security experts from Kaspersky Lab revealed that the Shlayer malware was the most widespread macOS threat in 2019. Cimpli, AdWare. Bnodlero, AdWare.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Along with the Pirrit Mac adware identified earlier this week, researchers from Red Canary identified Thursday a different malware strain (Jon Rawlinson/CC BY 2.0)). In just three months, hackers have debuted at least two strains of malware designed to attack Apple’s new M1 chip.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

Kaspersky researchers spotted a new variant of the XCSSET Mac malware that compiled for devices running on Apple M1 chips. The malware also allows attackers to capture screenshots and exfiltrate stolen documents to the attackers’ server. Recently experts spotted other malware specifically designed to infect Mac running on M1 chips.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

We’re going to let you in on a little cybersecurity secret… There’s malware on Mac computers. This mass adoption was good for Microsoft and its revenue, but it also drew and maintained the interests of cybercriminals, who would develop malware that could impact the highest number of victims. There pretty much always has been.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

James Clark School of Engineering, there is a cyberattack approximately every 39 seconds. The most common form of cyberattack is malware , a type of software that’s used to break into your computer system. Last year alone, there were more than 6 billion malware attacks detected worldwide.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Microsoft warns of a spike in malware spreading via pirate streaming services and movie piracy sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. Crooks are attempting to take advantage of COVID-19 pandemic spreading malware via pirate streaming services and movie piracy sites during the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft warns. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. ThiefQuest , a Mac malware masquerading as ransomware, was discovered in mid-2020. No matter the malware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected.

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SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

Google deleted it from the Chrome Web Store, but the malware had already infected more than 400 Chrome users, putting their data at huge risk. For instance, when an account of the developer of a popular add-on was hijacked after a phishing attack, millions of users received adware on their devices without their knowledge. Methodology.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On August 23, following an update to Apple’s XProtect system—one of the security features built into macOS—some Mac users began to see security alerts about some of their apps, claiming that they “will damage your computer,” and offering users the option to “report malware to Apple.” Is ReceiverHelper malware?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

VMware and Microsoft are warning of a widespread Chromeloader malware campaign that distributes several malware families. The malware is able to redirect the user’s traffic and hijacking user search queries to popular search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and Bing. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malware has infected roughly a third of the world’s computers , costing companies across the globe trillions of dollars each year. In 2014, nearly 1 million new pieces of malware were released every day, but most hackers relied on old techniques to create new threats. But first we’ll answer a basic question: What is malware?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2020

ch launched the MalwareBazaar service, a malware repository to allow experts to share known malware samples and related info. ch launched a malware repository, called MalwareBazaar , to allow experts to share known malware samples and related analysis. Malware batches are available for download on a daily base.

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Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

fixes a critical memory corruption issue in the Safari WebKit engine where “processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution,” according to the advisory. Malicious actors who exploited the flaw could run unapproved software via compromised websites or poisoned search engine results.

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SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. We also looked in greater detail at some of the strains of malware being distributed and the dangers they pose for users. Gathering secrets from browsers, crypto wallets and other applications, this malware affected users in forty-five countries.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2021

Uptycs threat research team analyzed macOS malware threat landscape and discovered that Shlayer and Bundlore are the most predominant malware. The Uptycs threat research team has been observing over 90% of macOS malware in our daily analysis and customer telemetry alerts using shell scripts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Earlier this week, security researchers reported on a trending adware infection known as Fireball. While the infection currently appears to only make changes to victims’ browser homepages and search engines, analysis suggests that the software could be remotely leveraged to act as a malware dropper.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So, they are being asked to click on the email links that lead them to banking frauds, identity theft when personal details are revealed, and sometimes download spying malware to their systems. Coming to threats targeting mobile devices, the company says that it blocked over 3 million adware attacks, 7.2

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Top 10 banking malware families.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Various cybersecurity firms over the past several years have created vaccines that have targeted particular variants of ransomware or other malware and defend against them in much the same manner as the latest vaccines. Use ‘Harmless’ Parts of Malware. Comorbid malware infections are common with this threat.”.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2024

Gatekeepers are large digital platforms providing so called core platform services, such as for example online search engines, app stores, and messenger services. If they completely open up iOS to the same degree as macOS, I think there will be some inevitable malware, adware, and PUP issues.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Malware, or code written for malicious purposes, is evolving. To understand the new dangers malicious code poses to developers, it helps to take a brief look back at the history of malware. Malicious code, or malware, is intentionally written to disrupt, damage, or otherwise inflict undesirable effects on a target system.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In this article, we are going learn what is malware, how many types of malware and how to do analysis on malware. In today’s digital landscape, the threat of malware is ever-present. Open-source tools for malware analysis have become essential allies in this ongoing battle.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2007, when adware vendors dropping ad-spewing installers was common and ad affiliate networks in meltdown was a daily occurrence, it was estimated at 5,000. Basic forms of malware are programmed to autoclick ads detected on websites. search engines. By 2021, it was an average of 6,000 to 10,000 per day.

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SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

The threat-hunting team is responsible for detection engineering, so all threats found manually are then covered with automatic detection and prevention logic to speed up customer protection. Malware with critical impact. Social engineering. This demonstrates that remediation is fairly efficient. Offensive exercise.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights. Other malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 19, 2022

Kaspersky has discovered that threat actors are embedding malware viruses into the browser extension and are passing them to online users who are opting for add-ons. The issue is with a feature called WebKit that powers the Apple Safari web browser engine, and it is through this tool that the cyber criminals are gaining a foothold.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

The malware has the typical capabilities of a backdoor, such as downloading and removing files, uploading data to a command-and-control server and running shell commands in a pseudoterminal. These spread via banner ads in Chinese search engines. TOP 20 threats to macOS Verdict %* Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Agent.gen 11.49 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q3 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 76,551 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. How Can Social Engineering Affect the Current State of Security in Australia? The trojan- Banker.AndroidOS.Gustuff.d

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While disguising your adware as an adblocker may seem counterintuitive, it is actually a smart thing to do. To pull this off, malicious browser extensions, malware, and stored cross-site scripting (XSS) are the most commonly found techniques. Further, the code was not obfuscated and nothing immediately screams malware.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Threat Intelligence Report Date: September 4, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm, exploit or otherwise compromise the functionality and security of computers, networks and devices.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

My first cyber “combatant” was an early form of adware running amok on my family’s computer. It did what no other product could, find malware and remove every trace. The vast amount of malware infections that common AV tools missed proved that organizations needed better detection as well as our remediation. How did we get here?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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