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Hackers Exploit Google Ads to Spread Malware Disguised as Popular Software

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A new report released by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) uncovers a disturbing tactic hackers are using to spread malware: they’re leveraging Google Ads tracking features to redirect unsuspecting users to malicious websites.

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Attackers Exploit Construction Site Trust, Deliver TrollAgent Malware

Penetration Testing

Security experts at the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have recently uncovered a malware distribution campaign targeting a Korean construction-related association website.

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WogRAT Backdoor: The Stealthy Malware Lurking in Online Notepads

Penetration Testing

A newly discovered backdoor malware dubbed ‘WogRAT’ is raising alarms for both Windows and Linux users.

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French Firms Rocked by Kasbah Hacker?

Krebs on Security

A large number of French critical infrastructure firms were hacked as part of an extended malware campaign that appears to have been orchestrated by at least one attacker based in Morocco, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. ‘FATAL’ ERROR.

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Redis Servers Exploited to Deploy Metasploit Meterpreter Backdoor

Penetration Testing

Security experts at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have sounded the alarm on a new wave of attacks targeting Redis servers.

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Crafty Infostealer Campaign Leverages Fake Adobe Reader Installer, Advanced Tricks to Evade Detection

Penetration Testing

Security experts from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign where attackers are tricking users into downloading a dangerous infostealer disguised as a legitimate Adobe Reader installation file.

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TargetCompany Ransomware Group Escalates Attacks: New Tools and Persistent Targeting of MS-SQL Servers

Penetration Testing

The world of cybersecurity is witnessing an alarming trend as ransomware groups intensify their attacks on Microsoft SQL (MS-SQL) servers, exploiting weak management practices to deploy devastating malware.