IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

SecurityWeek

Google is boosting fraud and malware protections in Android 15 with live threat detection and expanded restricted settings.

Business Insurance

Slovakia-based cybersecurity firm ESET said Mustang Panda, a China-linked cyber espionage group, has allegedly introduced malware to gain remote …

The HIPAA Journal

Microsoft has released a patch to fix a zero-day Windows vulnerability – CVE-2024-30051 – exploited in attacks delivering QakBot malware.

Bleeping Computer

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play Protect that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on …

The Hacker News

… malware. “The threat actor created a Facebook account with a fake identity disguised as a public official working in the North Korean human rights …

SC Magazine

NBC News reports that malware was used by the Chinese cyber espionage group Mustang Panda to gain access to cargo shipping companies' computer …

Microsoft

… malware like Qakbot, Cobalt Strike, and ultimately Black Basta ransomware. MITIGATE THIS THREAT. Get recommendations. Quick Assist is an application …

MSN

… malware designed to compromise Linux-based systems, particularly servers. It's a type of backdoor and credential-stealing malware that allows …

SC Magazine

Threat actors use the remote management tool and social engineering to access victims' systems and install malware.

Dark Reading

Researchers believe the attacker is likely China-affiliated, since a previous version of the malware was used by a China nation-state attack …