Increased activity by North Korean state hackers forced South Korea, the United States and Japan to create a special advisory group to coordinate cybersecurity efforts. The idea of consolidating efforts, apparently, was discussed back in August, at the international summit at Camp David. The decision was made last week following negotiations in Washington between Anne… Continue reading North Korean Hackers Force US, Japan & South Korea Consultations
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Malicious WhatsApp Mods Spread Through Telegram
Some WhatsApp mods, which are unofficial versions of the app, have been found to contain hidden spyware. This spyware is designed to steal personal information from your device. It’s alarming because it could put your privacy at risk. What are WhatsApp Mods? WhatsApp mods are unofficial, altered versions of the popular messaging app WhatsApp. There… Continue reading Malicious WhatsApp Mods Spread Through Telegram
Skype & Microsoft Teams Spam Spreads DarkGate Loader
Over the past few years, DarkGate has been relatively inactive. However, several campaign deployments have been detected this year across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. They started to aim at Microsoft apps, such as Skype and Teams, for spreading to target systems. What is DarkGate Loader? DarkGate Loader is a type of… Continue reading Skype & Microsoft Teams Spam Spreads DarkGate Loader
Malware Propagation On Darknet Forums
The forums on the dark web are well-known for being a hub of cybercriminal activity, including an auction system. Here, bad actors can trade tips on hacking, share samples of malware, and demonstrate how to exploit vulnerabilities. For those who develop malware, Darknet communication platforms, specifically forums, became a perfect marketing platform. The developers of… Continue reading Malware Propagation On Darknet Forums
Android Malware Mimics VPN, Netflix and Over 60k of Other Apps
Android is an open operating system. This is an advantage and a disadvantage. Cybersecurity technology experts recently discovered a widespread Android malware campaign. And given the scale of this campaign, it looks likely that it has been fully automated. A few words about Android malware As we know, the Android operating system is based on… Continue reading Android Malware Mimics VPN, Netflix and Over 60k of Other Apps
Conti Ransomware Heritage in 2023 – What is Left?
Ransomware groups come and go, but the people behind them continue to use their hacking and extortion skills in new operations. For example, former members of the now-defunct Russian-language ransomware group Conti continue to conduct their dirty business under many other “sub-brands”. Conti Ransomware in a nutshell Conti ransomware, led by Russia-based threat actors, appeared… Continue reading Conti Ransomware Heritage in 2023 – What is Left?
New MDBotnet Malware Rapidly Expands a DDoS Network
MDBotnet is a new malware strain that appears to be a backbone of a botnet, used in DDoS-as-a-Service attacks. Being a backdoor biassed towards networking commands, it appears to be another sample of russian malware. Analysts already report about the IPs related to this botnet being used in DDoS attacks. Let’s see why it is… Continue reading New MDBotnet Malware Rapidly Expands a DDoS Network
PyPI Malware Storm Forces to Suspend New Uploads
Python Package Index, a software repository for Python developers, recently faced a massive attack. An enormous flow of malicious uploads forced the administration of the project to suspend both new uploads and new users registration. This crisis peaked on May 20, 2023, when project masters released the note regarding the current state of things. What… Continue reading PyPI Malware Storm Forces to Suspend New Uploads
3 Unpopular Malware Spreading Ways in 2023
The modern Internet space is like an endless ocean, where every wave can hide a danger. If you think you know all the possible types of scams, viruses, and attacks, then get ready for some surprises. Fraudsters are constantly inventing new and unexpected methods for propagating their malware. I found 3 most unusual, yet pretty… Continue reading 3 Unpopular Malware Spreading Ways in 2023
Visual Studio Code Malicious Plugins Steal Personal Data
Some plugins for Visual Studio Code, a popular code editing tool developed by Microsoft, appear to have malicious code. In particular, a one with over 45,000 downloads is capable stealing personal data. Community alarm forced the quick removal of these pests, but it can be the first sprout of something bigger. What is VS Code… Continue reading Visual Studio Code Malicious Plugins Steal Personal Data