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Read moreThe 'Bitter' cyberespionage group has launched attacks on Turkish defense organizations, deploying a new malware family, MiyaRAT. This sophisticated malware, alongside WmRAT, leverages alternate data streams and advanced techniques to exfiltrate sensitive data and control compromised systems. -
Read moreThe Horns and Hooves campaign, active since March 2023, has targeted over 1,000 victims with phishing emails containing JavaScript payloads that deploy sophisticated RAT malware like NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT. This attack primarily targets private users, retailers, and service businesses in Russia, leveraging remote access tools for data theft, ransomware, and malware deployment. -
Read moreOver 8 million Android users across nine countries have been impacted by SpyLoan malware embedded in loan apps downloaded from the Google Play Store. These apps exploit user trust, financial desperation, and intrusive permissions to harvest sensitive data, leading to extortion, harassment, and financial loss. -
Read moreHackers have leveraged the popular Godot game engine to spread GodLoader malware, infecting over 17,000 systems within three months. By exploiting Godot’s scripting language and packaging capabilities, cybercriminals bypass detection and deliver payloads like the XMRig crypto miner. This attack highlights the need for vigilance within open-source communities and enhanced protection against malware disguised as legitimate tools. -
Read moreResearchers have discovered "Bootkitty," the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems. Although currently a proof-of-concept, this development signals a critical shift in the UEFI threat landscape, historically dominated by Windows-focused attacks. Bootkitty demonstrates advanced capabilities, including bypassing Secure Boot protocols and disabling kernel integrity checks, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect Linux environments. -
Read moreA Russia-aligned cybercrime group, RomCom, has leveraged two zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows to deploy its backdoor malware, RomCom RAT, in a series of sophisticated attacks. These vulnerabilities allow remote code execution with no user interaction, escalating the threat posed by this group in both espionage and cybercrime operations. -
Read moreRussian-linked cyber espionage group TAG-110, using the custom malware tools HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, has targeted government agencies, human rights organizations, and research institutions across Europe and Asia. This campaign, tied to geopolitical objectives, highlights the growing threats posed by Russian hybrid warfare tactics in the cyber domain. -
Read moreChinese APT groups, including the notorious Gelsemium, are targeting Linux systems with new backdoors like WolfsBane and FireWood. These advanced malware families exploit Linux vulnerabilities for data exfiltration, system control, and stealthy espionage, marking a significant shift in attack strategies as Windows security becomes more robust. -
Read moreThe newly discovered SteelFox malware leverages a vulnerable driver to escalate privileges, enabling it to steal sensitive data and mine cryptocurrency on Windows machines. Distributed through cracked software on forums and torrent sites, SteelFox presents significant risks to users of popular programs like AutoCAD, JetBrains, and Foxit PDF Editor. -
Read moreA dangerous new Android banking malware, dubbed ToxicPanda, has infected over 1,500 devices by bypassing security measures and exploiting Android’s accessibility features to facilitate fraudulent money transfers. With roots in the TgToxic malware, ToxicPanda is suspected to be the work of a Chinese-speaking threat actor targeting bank customers in Europe and Latin America.
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