Tag: Malware

Attackers Can Use GitHub Codespaces to Host and Deliver Malware

Trend Micro reports that the GitHub Codespaces cloud development environment, available to the public use since November 2022, can be used to store and deliver malware, as well as malicious scripts. Let me remind you that we also talked about Hackers Bypass CAPTCHA on GitHub to Automate Account Creation, and also that Hackers compromised Slack… Continue reading Attackers Can Use GitHub Codespaces to Host and Deliver Malware

Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads

Crooks started using Google Ads in search results to spread malware droppers

Google Search malvertising is an unpleasant phenomenon of malicious advertisements in search engine results. Ads up there are called to make it easier to find users interested in specific queries, but it ended up being yet another object of hackers’ exploitation. Let’s see why these links appear, how dangerous they are, and how you can… Continue reading Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads of Free Programs in Google Ads

Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023

Users risk losing their data because of the rapid development of viruses and malware threats

Virus and malware threats are constantly evolving and become more sophisticated and more dangerous over time; this makes it extremely difficult to maintain your data’s security. Unless you’re adequately protected, you risk to become a victim of the latest computer viruses and malware attacks. In addition, cybercriminals are relentless. They will stop at nothing to… Continue reading Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023

Security Breach

Security breach is a case of unauthorised access to a protected area

A security breach is an unauthorized access to a device, network, program, or data. Security breaches result from the network or device security protocols being violated or circumvented. Let’s see the types of security breaches, the ways they happen, and methods to counteract security breaches. What is a Security Breach? First of all, let’s have… Continue reading Security Breach

Raspberry Robin Worm Uses Fake Malware to Trick Security Researchers

The Raspberry Robin worm uses new tactics to evade detection and seeks to confuse security experts if it runs in a sandbox or notices debugging tools. To do this, the malware uses fake payloads, Trend Micro experts say. Let me remind you that Raspberry Robin is a dropper that has the functionality of a worm,… Continue reading Raspberry Robin Worm Uses Fake Malware to Trick Security Researchers

Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #2

Even more ransomware attacks you should know about

We talked a lot about notorious ransomware examples in Part #1 of this series. Still, it was not enough to reveal all noteworthy ransomware attacks. In Part #2, we will have a look at notorious attacks and ransomware families – several groups that use a single ransomware sample or its subspecies. More Interesting Ransomware Attacks… Continue reading Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #2

Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #1

History knows a lot of really noteworthy ransomware attacks

Ransomware is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous types of malware. It attacks individuals and companies, creating a mess in their files and paralysing their work. And even being such a devastating malware, it manages to have its own favourites. Let’s have a look at the most notorious ransomware attacks that ever happened. What… Continue reading Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #1

Android Malware. Is Malware on Android Phone Possible?

Android is vulnerable to a wide variety of malicious programs

Android malware is a common name for all malicious software present in Android. This OS appears not only on phones but also on a vast majority of IoT devices. Things like smart fridges, irons, coffee machines, and microwave ovens run Android as well and are vulnerable to the same malicious programs. What is Android malware,… Continue reading Android Malware. Is Malware on Android Phone Possible?

Cyber Spies Use USB Devices to Infect Targets

Mandiant specialists talk about an unusual malware campaign affecting targets in Southeast Asia, when cyber spies use USB devices as the initial penetration vector. The researchers write that they link the discovered incidents to a group that is tracked under the code name UNC4191 (presumably associated with China). Let me remind you that we also… Continue reading Cyber Spies Use USB Devices to Infect Targets

Fake MSI Afterburner Infects Users’ Machines with Miners and Stealers

According to cybersecurity specialists from Cyble, attackers distribute miners and the RedLine infostealer using download sites for the fake MSI Afterburner utility. Over the past three months, more than 50 such fake resources have appeared on the network. Let me remind you that we also talked that Djvu Ransomware Spreads via Discord, Carrying RedLine Stealer,… Continue reading Fake MSI Afterburner Infects Users’ Machines with Miners and Stealers