IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

June 23, 2023
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NSA warns of 'false sense of security' against BlackLotus malware

BlackLotus is designed to dodge UEFI Secure Boot, which watches for malicious software as a Microsoft Windows machine starts up the firmware that …

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Microsoft Teams bug allows malware delivery from external accounts – Bleeping Computer

Security researchers have found a simple way to deliver malware to an organization with Microsoft Teams, despite restrictions in the application …

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NSA shares tips on blocking BlackLotus UEFI malware attacks – Bleeping Computer

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) released today guidance on how to defend against BlackLotus UEFI bootkit malware attacks.

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Malicious USB drives part of new self-propagating malware campaign | SC Media

Check Point Research (CPR) reports it has identified several new variants of the malware while investigating a cybersecurity event at a European …

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Malware Targets Manufacturing Vulnerabilities | Machine Design

Cybercriminals are constantly innovating their malware to avoid detection, yet thanks to gaps in legacy equipment security, older malware infections …

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China-Linked Malware Spotted Infecting USB Drives To Spread Attack | PCMag

The malware hit a healthcare institution in Europe through a USB drive that an employee had previously slotted into an infected computer in Asia.

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RedEyes Group Targets Individuals with Wiretapping Malware – Infosecurity Magazine

The campaign was discovered by AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC)

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New strain of JavaScript dropper delivers Bumblebee and IcedID malware | SC Media

Computer Hacked, System Error, Virus, Cyber attack, Malware Concept. Danger Symbol. The shift to JavaScript-based droppers offer new opportunities for …

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Beyond the Horizon: Traveling the World on Camaro Dragon's USB Flash Drives

The malware gained access to the healthcare institution systems through an infected USB drive. During the investigation, the Check Point Research (CPR) …

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Stealthy USB: New versions of Chinese espionage malware propagating … – Check Point Blog

Highlights: Check Point Research (CPR) puts a spotlight on a Chinese state sponsored APT malware propagating via infected USB drives The new …

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