Malware Alerts

A dangerous Android malware app, SpyLend, was downloaded 100,000+ times from Google Play, pretending to be a financial tool. Instead, it stole user data and was used for predatory loan scams in India. Users were harassed, blackmailed, and threatened if they failed to repay high-interest loans.

A dangerous Wi-Fi password-stealing tool has been found on GitHub. This Python-based script can extract saved Wi-Fi credentials from Windows devices, making it a serious security risk. While labeled as an "educational tool," it can easily be misused by hackers to gain unauthorized network access.

A new ransomware campaign called XELERA is tricking job seekers with fake job offers from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Victims receive malicious Word documents via email, which install ransomware and steal personal data. The attack also uses Discord bots to control infected computers remotely.

The '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.

The 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.

Over 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.

Hackers 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.

Researchers 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.

A 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.

Russian-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.