IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

January 3, 2024
NEWS

Dangerous new malware uses cookies to break into Google accounts – Android Police

The session cookies are a zero-day vulnerability being actively exploited by at least six malware groups. Browser cookies give the web browser an …

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Microsoft hardens App Installer security as malware abuse continues | SC Media

Less than a year after it re-emerged following earlier security issues, Microsoft has again taken action to limit malware distribution through its …

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Google password resets not enough to stop this malware – The Register

Security researchers say info-stealing malware can still access victims' compromised Google accounts even after passwords have been changed.

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This dangerous malware is able to hijack your Google Account by reviving cookies

Google account hijacking malware spreads rapidly. CloudSEK says the exploit allows the generation of persistent Google cookies through token …

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Smartphone users warned to delete these 17 dangerous apps before it's too late

Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware. Known as SpyLoan apps …

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This Android malware installs a backdoor on your phone — delete these malicious apps now

Hackers used malicious apps on the Google Play Store and unofficial app stores to infect unsuspecting users with the Xamalicious Android malware.

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Microsoft disables Windows feature amid flurry of cyberattacks – ERP Today

malware, the company announced in a recent blog. Since mid-November of last year, the company's threat intelligence has been observing threat …

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Popular Slay the Spire mod hacked to deliver malware on Christmas Day | PC Gamer

A popular Slay the Spire mod called Downfall was compromised over the holidays, and used to push malware to users via a Steam update.

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Malware Restores Deleted Cookies To Break Into Google Accounts – MediaPost

A cookie vulnerability has been found to leave Google accounts vulnerable even when passwords are changed. At least six malware groups actively sell …

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10 Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks in 2023 – GBHackers

Malware refers to malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems, services, and networks, aiming for data extraction by …

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