IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

January 27, 2024
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Sophisticated malware spread via legitimate software update mechanisms – SC Magazine

Despite being related to other Project Wood backdoor-based implants such as DCM, also known as Dark Specter, the NSPX30 malware not only has a …

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OpenText Names the “Nastiest Malware” | MSSP Alert

Malware Shifts to RaaS. To say cybercriminals have come a long way since their humble beginnings — when floppy disks were used to spread malware …

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Russian TrickBot Malware Developer Sentenced to Prison in US – SecurityWeek

Vladimir Dunaev sentenced to 5 years in prison after admitting to participating in the development and distribution of the TrickBot malware.

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A TrickBot malware developer sentenced to 64 months in prison – Security Affairs

The Russian national malware developer Vladimir Dunaev was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for his role in the TrickBot operation.

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Elusive Chinese Cyberspy Group Hijacks Software Updates to Deliver Malware

The China-linked cyberespionage group Blackwood has been caught delivering malware to entities in China and Japan.

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Russian Developer Of Trickbot Malware Sentenced To Five Years In U.S.

The malware is typically spread through e-mail campaigns that entice an individual to open a malicious file attachment or click on a link that leads …

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Weirton Medical Center gives update on malware event – WTRF

Weirton Medical Center has provided 7NEWS with some updates regarding a recent malware event. They tell us that a malware event caused a temporary …

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This top Microsoft Office alternative has been hijacked by Chinese hackers – TechRadar

The malware they look to install on target endpoints is called NSPX30. The researchers describe this malware as “sophisticated”, and say its built …

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Weirton Medical Center gives update on malware event – YouTube

Weirton Medical Center gives update on malware event. 12 views · 49 minutes ago …more. WTRF. 7.7K. Subscribe.

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Russian man sentenced for role in malware used against Avon Schools, others

Vladimir Dunaev, 40, allegedly provided specialized services and technical abilities in the Trickbot scheme, which was taken down in 2022. The malware …

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