Penetration Testing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers from FortiGuard Labs have discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that utilizes a multi-stage execution flow and various evasion techniques to deliver multiple strains of malware, including the remote... The post New Phishing Campaign Deploys PureHVNC and Other Malware, Targets Sensitive Data appeared first (..)

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The Hacker News

MAY 19, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have observed a spike in email phishing campaigns starting early March 2024 that delivers Latrodectus, a nascent malware loader believed to be the successor to the IcedID malware.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A previously undocumented malware called SambaSpy is exclusively targeting users in Italy via a phishing campaign orchestrated by a suspected Brazilian Portuguese-speaking threat actor. It's likely that the attackers are testing the

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

A new phishing campaign is abusing Microsoft Teams messages to send malicious attachments that install the DarkGate Loader malware. [.]

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The Hacker News

JUNE 10, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a phishing attack distributing the More_eggs malware by masquerading it as a resume, a technique originally detected more than two years ago.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A recent report by Unit 42 researchers uncovers a complex phishing campaign linked to a cluster of North Korean IT workers tracked as CL-STA-0237. This group used malware-infected video conference... The post North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Malware-Laced Video Apps appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 30, 2024

New phishing attacks abuse Microsoft Teams group chat requests to push malicious attachments that install DarkGate malware payloads on victims' systems. [.]

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Krebs on Security

MAY 26, 2023

The number of phishing websites tied to domain name registrar Freenom dropped precipitously in the months surrounding a recent lawsuit from social networking giant Meta , which alleged the free domain name provider has a long history of ignoring abuse complaints about phishing websites while monetizing traffic to those abusive domains.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

Roughly nine years ago, KrebsOnSecurity profiled a Pakistan-based cybercrime group called “ The Manipulaters ,” a sprawling web hosting network of phishing and spam delivery platforms. Manipulaters advertisement for “Office 365 Private Page with Antibot” phishing kit sold on the domain heartsender,com.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A recent report by Adam Martin and Kian Buckley Maher from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has revealed a sophisticated malware loader, PythonRatLoader, that is being used to distribute... The post PythonRatLoader: The Malware Loader That’s Turning Phishing Into a Multi-Stage Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 9, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an intricate multi-stage attack that leverages invoice-themed phishing decoys to deliver a wide range of malware such as Venom RAT, Remcos RAT, XWorm, NanoCore RAT, and a stealer that targets crypto wallets.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 4, 2024

An updated version of an information-stealing malware called Rhadamanthys is being used in phishing campaigns targeting the oil and gas sector.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mexican users have been targeted with tax-themed phishing lures at least since November 2023 to distribute a previously undocumented Windows malware called TimbreStealer.

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We observed Earth Baxia carrying out targeted attacks against APAC countries that involved advanced techniques like spear-phishing and customized malware, with data suggesting that the group operates from China.

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Phishing Malware 133

The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of a well-known Android malware family dubbed FakeCall that employs voice phishing (aka vishing) techniques to trick users into parting with their personal information.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The post Dark Web Recruitment: Malware, Phishing, and Carding first appeared on Digital Shadows. In our first blog in this series, we covered how ransomware groups go about their recruitment, with their large teams.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 27, 2024

Rapid7, a leading cybersecurity firm, has issued a warning about a new phishing campaign targeting individuals seeking W2 tax forms online.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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We Live Security

JULY 30, 2024

ESET researchers detected multiple, widespread phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland during May 2024, distributing various malware families

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Phishing Malware 133

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ukraine’s CERT (CERT-UA) warned of a new phishing campaign by the APT28 group to deploy previously undocumented malware strains. The group employed previously undetected malware such as OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK to steal sensitive information from target networks. file classified as MASEPIE.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that spreads a new fileless variant of known commercial malware called Remcos RAT.

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Malware Phishing Cybersecurity 123

Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Google will introduce new sender guidelines in February to bolster email security against phishing and malware delivery by mandating bulk senders to authenticate their emails and adhere to stricter spam thresholds [.]

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 8, 2024

The post Phishing and Malware Detection: Top Tips from K-12 Technology Leaders appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12. The post Phishing and Malware Detection: Top Tips from K-12 Technology Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SentinelLabs observed North Korea-linked threat actor BlueNoroff targeting businesses in the crypto industry with a new multi-stage malware. SentinelLabs researchers identified a North Korea-linked threat actor targeting crypto businesses with new macOS malware as part of a campaign tracked as “Hidden Risk.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Phishing campaigns delivering malware families such as DarkGate and PikaBot are following the same tactics previously used in attacks leveraging the now-defunct QakBot trojan.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Last time FakeCall reared its head, BleepingComputer reported that the malware was being distributed as fake banking apps that impersonate large financial institutions, as well as being distributed in phishing emails. The FakeCall malware abuses this trust by hijacking the user’s call to a financial institution.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2024

CERT-UA warned that Russia-linked actor is impersonating the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in a new phishing campaign to distribute malware. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign targeting organizations in the country, including government entities.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. These malware scams lure individuals with fake conference invitations designed to mimic legitimate meeting requests and exploit users’ trust. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

In fact, even while MDM adoption rose 50%, quarterly exposure to phishing between 2019 and 2020 jumped by 125%, according to the Lookout Financial Services Threat Report. That’s certainly noteworthy, but the 400% increase in malware and app exposure is.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a recent revelation, the number of cyber threats in Hong Kong has surged dramatically, with fraud, phishing, and malware attacks becoming increasingly prevalent.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A new tax-themed malware campaign targeting insurance and finance sectors has been observed leveraging GitHub links in phishing email messages as a way to bypass security measures and deliver Remcos RAT, indicating that the method is gaining traction among threat actors. "In

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 19, 2024

The threat actor tracked as TA866 has resurfaced after a nine-month hiatus with a new large-volume phishing campaign to deliver known malware families such as WasabiSeed and Screenshotter.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 17, 2024

The APT group Void Banshee exploited a now-patched Windows security flaw and the retired Internet Explorer browser to distributed the Atlantida malware to steal system information and sensitive data from victims. The post Void Banshee Group Used ‘Windows Relic’ IE in Phishing Campaign appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2024

A Russia-linked APT used a car for sale as a phishing lure to deliver a modular Windows backdoor called HeadLace. The campaign began around March 2024, the attackers leveraged phishing tactics that have been effective against diplomats for years, exploiting themes that prompt targets to engage with malicious content.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 2, 2024

A Russia-linked threat actor has been linked to a new campaign that employed a car for sale as a phishing lure to deliver a modular Windows backdoor called HeadLace.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This group is targeting enterprises in Brazil, deploying banking malware using obfuscated JavaScript to slip past security defenses. Trend Micro researchers have uncovered a surge of malicious activities involving a threat actor group that we track as Water Makara.

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