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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. A fake browser update page pushing mobile malware. Image: Intrinsec. secrets.

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News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus — 66% of malware infections missed

The Last Watchdog

Despite advanced AI detection and telemetry analysis offered in todays EDR solutions, modern infostealer malware is designed to evade even the most sophisticated defenses, using tactics like polymorphic malware, memory-only execution, and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities or outdated software.

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. One of the alleged hackers was first profiled here in 2012 as the owner of a Chinese antivirus firm. Image: FBI. APT41’s activities span from the mid-2000s to the present day.

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Hiding Malware in ML Models

Schneier on Security

Interesting research: “EvilModel: Hiding Malware Inside of Neural Network Models” Abstract: Delivering malware covertly and detection-evadingly is critical to advanced malware campaigns. In this paper, we present a method that delivers malware covertly and detection-evadingly through neural network models.

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Malwarebytes named “Best Antivirus Software” and “Best Malware Removal Service”

Malwarebytes

Horn tooting time: We’re excited to say we’ve earned a coveted spot in PCMags Best Antivirus Software for 2025 list, and been recognized as the Best Malware Removal Service 2025 by CNET. Malwarebytes Premium proved highly effective in malware protection and defending against malicious and fraudulent web pages.

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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware

Security Affairs

The FBI warns of a significant increase in scams involving free online document converters to infect users with malware. The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. ” reads the alert. The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

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Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps

Security Affairs

Attackers infiltrated the supply chain, embedding malware in pre-installed apps. The experts found malware-laced applications pre-installed on the phone. The malware injected via LSPatch into ~40 legitimate-looking apps, including messengers and QR scanners, is dubbed dubbed Shibai. ” continues the report.

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