IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

August 11, 2023
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New Statc Stealer Malware Emerges: Your Sensitive Data at Risk – The Hacker News

A new information malware strain called Statc Stealer has been found infecting devices running Microsoft Windows to siphon sensitive personal and …

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New Attack Alert: Freeze[.]rs Injector Weaponized for XWorm Malware Attacks

Malicious actors are leveraging the legitimate Rust-based injector Freeze[.]rs to deploy the XWorm malware in targeted environments.

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'Defender-Pretender': How Researchers Undermined Windows Malware Security | PCMag

A Black Hat briefing on a now-fixed vulnerability underscores an old lesson: 'Trust no one.'

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Gootloader SEO watering hole malware targets law firms | SC Media

Gootloader malware has been targeting law firms by poisoning SEO results for legal information, said SpiderLabs researchers. (Adobe Stock Images).

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Not so fast: Don't click that fake Amazon or Microsoft ad. Here's why – Yahoo News

Cybercriminals are finding new ways to scam unsuspecting victims. CyberGuy explains a new trend called malvertising, where malware is sent through …

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Check Point Research | What's currently the top mobile malware?

Check Point Research (CPR) reports on the top mobile malware that troubled security systems globally in July.

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New Ficker Stealer Malware Attacking Windows systems to Steal Sensitive Data

Ficker Stealer is a type of malware that steals sensitive information from over 40 browsers, including popular ones like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, …

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Gafgyt malware exploits five-years-old flaw in EoL Zyxel router – Bleeping Computer

Fortinet has issued an alert warning that the Gafgyt botnet malware is actively trying to exploit a vulnerability in the end-of-life Zyxel …

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This popular Mac utility is now malware — delete it right now | Tom's Guide

NightOwl used to be the best way to use dark mode on macOS but it's now malware that adds your Mac to a botnet.

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CISA: New Whirlpool backdoor used in Barracuda ESG hacks – Bleeping Computer

The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has discovered a new backdoor malware named 'Whirlpool' used in attacks on …

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