IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

March 12, 2024
NEWS

Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits | Ars Technica

Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being identified as a credential stealer that's …

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Magnet Goblin hackers used Ivanti bugs to drop custom Linux malware | CSO Online

NerbianRAT, a remote access malware used by Magnet Goblin, is downloaded on systems initially compromised with critical Ivanti Connect Secure …

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Magnet Goblin Delivers Linux Malware Using One-Day Vulnerabilities – SecurityWeek

The financially motivated threat actor Magnet Goblin is targeting one-day vulnerabilities to deploy Nerbian malware on Linux systems.

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Ongoing ITG05 operations leverage evolving malware arsenal in global campaigns

X-Force is tracking multiple ongoing ITG05 phishing campaigns featuring lure documents covering several topics. Learn more about this continuing …

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Thousands of WordPress sites facing malware infection following major plugin hack

Securing the website. This code, the researchers explain, can redirect visitors to malicious websites, such as phishing sites, pages hosting malware, …

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How crypto imposters are using Calendly to infect Macs with malware – CyberGuy

Hackers are always looking for new ways to trick their targets into downloading malware. Now, they're after cryptocurrency folks via Calendly.

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Fake Zoom, Skype and Google Meet Sites Are Spreading Malware – UC Today

As discovered by Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers, threat actors have been impersonating video conferencing brands to spread various malware targeting …

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Matanbuchus Malware Weaponizing XLS files to Hijack Windows Machine – GBHackers

The Matanbuchus malware has been reported to initiate a new campaign, exploiting XLS files to compromise Windows machines.

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February 2024's Most Wanted Malware: WordPress Websites Targeted by Fresh …

Often ranked the most prevalent malware in the Threat Index, the FakeUpdates malware aims to trick users into downloading malicious software and …

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NITDA warns Nigerians over new malware attack targeting Facebook users – Nairametrics

The malware employs various execution methods to extract sensitive data from victims. “The Ov3r_Stealer malware can also be used as a dropper for …

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