Symantec researchers have discovered a malicious campaign by the hacker group Witchetty, which uses steganography to hide malware in an image with the Windows logo. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Hackers hide MageCart skimmers in social media buttons. Experts remind that the Witchetty hack group is associated with the Chinese group… Continue reading Hack Group Witchetty Hides Malware in the Windows Logo
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Gamaredon Hack Group Uses New Malware to Attack Ukrainian Organizations
Cisco Talos analysts write that the Russian-speaking hack group Gamaredon (aka Primitive Bear, Shuckworm, IronTiden and Callisto) is attacking Ukrainian organizations with the help of a new infostealer. The targets of this campaign are employees of the Ukrainian state, defense and law enforcement agencies. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Hacker groups… Continue reading Gamaredon Hack Group Uses New Malware to Attack Ukrainian Organizations
Does a Factory Reset Get Rid of Viruses?
You can use the reset feature to destroy the virus from your PC. Besides being an excellent way to eliminate viruses, this is also a way to remove all the information you have. Such a step requires a lot of preparing and precautions taken. But do not forget that hackers work hard to improve their… Continue reading Does a Factory Reset Get Rid of Viruses?
The New Shikitega Malware Is Very Difficult to Detect and Eliminate
AT&T researchers have discovered a new Linux stealth malware called Shikitega that targets computers and IoT devices and uses privilege escalation vulnerabilities to run the Monero cryptocurrency miner on the infected devices. Shikitega can evade antivirus software with a polymorphic encoder that makes signature-based static detection impossible. Let me remind you that we also said… Continue reading The New Shikitega Malware Is Very Difficult to Detect and Eliminate
SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again
Information security specialists from Fox IT discovered two applications in the Google Play Store that distribute the SharkBot Trojan: Mister Phone Cleaner and Kylhavy Mobile Security were installed more than 60,000 times in total. Let me remind you that we wrote that Researchers Found 35 Malware on Google Play, Overall Installed 2,000,000 Times, and also… Continue reading SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again
Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge
Many businesses don’t consider all of the dangers of spam and just think it is an annoyance. Although unwanted emails are frustrating, they can be threatening in many scenarios. Spam email is often easy to spot, usually in advertisements for quick money-making schemes or appeals to charity. Whatever the content is, the key for detecting… Continue reading Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge
Malware Hides in Images from the James Webb Telescope
Securonix researchers have noticed an interesting malware campaign that distributes a malware called GO#WEBBFUSCATOR written in Go. Hackers use phishing emails, malicious documents, and images from the James Webb telescope to spread it. Let me remind you that we also talked that MyKingz botnet uses Taylor Swift photo to infect target machines, and also that… Continue reading Malware Hides in Images from the James Webb Telescope
Experts Demonstrate Data Extraction Using LEDs and a Gyroscope
This week, researchers have demonstrated two interesting ways to extract data from machines that are physically isolated from any networks and potentially dangerous peripherals at once. The GAIROSCOPE method suggests using the gyroscope of the nearest smartphone for these purposes, and the ETHERLED method suggests using LEDs on network cards. Like other attacks on isolated… Continue reading Experts Demonstrate Data Extraction Using LEDs and a Gyroscope
Researchers Found 35 Malware on Google Play, Overall Installed 2,000,000 Times
Bitdefender experts found 35 malware in the Google Play Store that distributed unwanted ads, and which users in total downloaded more than 2,000,000 times. Let me remind you that we wrote that About 8% of apps in the Google Play Store are vulnerable to a bug in the Play Core library, and also that Mandrake… Continue reading Researchers Found 35 Malware on Google Play, Overall Installed 2,000,000 Times
IS Specialists Discovered a New Version of Malware from Russian Hackers LOLI Stealer
Cyble Research Labs specialists found a sample of malware in the wild, which turned out to be an updated version of a previously discovered malware named LOLI Stealer. Let me remind you that we also reported that FFDroider Stealer is the new hazard to your social networks, and also that STOP Ransomware Spreads through Discord,… Continue reading IS Specialists Discovered a New Version of Malware from Russian Hackers LOLI Stealer