IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

September 6, 2023
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India warns of malware attacks targeting its Android users – TechCrunch

India has warned its citizens of an advanced malware targeting Android users, capable of accessing sensitive data and allowing hackers control …

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New BLISTER Malware Update Fuelling Stealthy Network Infiltration – The Hacker News

An updated version of a malware loader known as BLISTER is being used as part of SocGholish infection chains to distribute an open-source …

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New Python Variant of Chaes Malware Targets Banking and Logistics Industries – The Hacker News

Chaes malware leveled up by switching to Python, refining communication, and slipping through defenses.

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Chaes malware now uses Google Chrome DevTools Protocol to steal data

The Chaes malware has returned as a new, more advanced variant that includes a custom implementation of the Google DevTools protocol for direct …

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Chae$ 4: New Chaes Malware Variant Targeting Financial and Logistics Customers

Exclusive: Morphisec Threat Labs identified Chae$ 4, an advanced and previously unknown variant of the Chaes malware. Read this post for an …

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Mooncake buyers lose over S$300,000 to Android malware scams – CNA

SINGAPORE: At least 27 victims have fallen to mooncake scams perpetrated on social media platforms and involving a malicious Android mobile …

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FBI dismantles Qakbot malware targeting hospitals – Healthcare IT News

FBI dismantles Qakbot malware targeting hospitals. The agency said as part of the international cyber takedown it gained lawful access to Qakbot's …

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DOJ announces international malware action, recovers $8.6 million in illicit profits

The main method by which the Qakbot malware spreads to target computers is via spam emails that contain harmful attachments or links.

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Malware targets Indian Android users, takes photos, makes illegal payments: Govt advisory

The malware was being circulated by a cybercriminal group over Telegram under the guise of legitimate applications such as ChatGPT, the Opera Mini …

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New Chaes malware variant targets banking and logistics industries | SC Media

Researchers at Morphisec say that the fourth version of the Chaes malware has shifted to Python, which results in lower detection rates by …

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