IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

March 14, 2024
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Keyloggers, spyware, and stealers dominate SMB malware detections – Help Net Security

In 2023, 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials, …

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CTI Roundup: Linux Servers Target of New Malware Campaign – Tanium

New Linux malware campaign targets misconfigured servers, ransomware actors diversify their exfiltration tools, and Cado reveals its top cloud …

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Data and Credential Theft Malware were Top Two Threats against SMBs in 2023

According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal …

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Hackers abuse Windows SmartScreen flaw to drop DarkGate malware – Bleeping Computer

A new wave of attacks by the DarkGate malware operation exploits a now-fixed Windows Defender SmartScreen vulnerability to bypass security checks …

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LeslieLoader Malware Sparkrat Cyber Risk Kroll

Kroll has observed a new loader for SPARKRAT malware used in ongoing campaigns identified by the AES key “LeslieCheungKwok”. Read More.

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PixPirate Android malware uses new tactic to hide on phones – Bleeping Computer

Though Cleafy noted that a separate downloader app launches the malware, the report didn't delve into its innovative hiding or persistence mechanisms, …

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Hackers Hiding Keylogger, RAT Malware in SVG Image Files – GovInfoSecurity

Threat actors are using image files or Scalable Vector Graphics files to deliver ransomware, download banking Trojans or distribute malware.

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Watch out — these malicious PyPl packages could drain your wallet, and they've already …

malware and ransomware. At one point last year, PyPl was forced to suspend new projects and user sign-ups following a flood of malware. More from …

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Research Reveals That Infostealers Target Healthcare Sector Data – IT Security Guru

New research by Netskope Threat Labs has revealed that infostealers were the primary malware and ransowmare families used to target the healthcare …

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Data, credential cyber threats top challenges facing small and midsize businesses

malware detections for SMBs. Attackers then utilize these stolen credentials to launch ransomware, blackmail victims, and obtain illegal remote …

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