IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

June 19, 2024
NEWS

Cybercriminals use fake Google Chrome, Microsoft Word errors to spread info-stealing malware

Threat actors use fake Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and OneDrive errors to distribute malware, tricking users into downloading malicious files.

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Hackers are using fake Chrome, Word and OneDrive errors to trick people into installing malware

Hackers are now using error messages to trick unsuspecting users into running malicious PowerShell scripts that install malware on their PCs.

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Watch out – that Google Chrome error message might actually be some devious malware

If you get an error message while surfing the internet, be careful – it might be a trick to get you to download malware. That's the warning from …

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End devices: Malware continues to increase massively in 2024 – B2B Cyber Security

A recent Internet Security Report from WatchGuard focuses on malware that attacks end devices, such as smart TVs in companies.

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Hackers target F5 products with dangerous malware – TechRadar

While Sygnia did not name the vulnerable organization (which is allegedly based in east Asia), it did say that removing malware from F5 BIG-IP …

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New Google Chrome Warning—You Must Never Copy And Paste This Text – Forbes

malware.” The research team suggests multiple treat actors have been using the technique, delivering various forms of malware in the process. It's …

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Malware targeting Indian govt agencies discovered using emojis on discord – ET CISO

'DISGOMOJI' malware discovered using emojis via Discord by Volexity, linked to 'UTA0137' from Pakistan targeting Indian government agencies.

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Unmasking Mac malware – strategies for a growing threat – TechRadar

It's not just the number of malware families that has risen, but also the type of threats seen. Whilst adware is still the primary issue and accounts …

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Themida and VMProtect-Protected Malware Can Be Analyzed to Expose Its Crucial Information

These protectors allow malware developers to use sophisticated techniques to hide malicious functionality, including through code virtualization, …

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Retailers Harassed by Backoff Malware – TechNewsWorld

U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns retailers of Backoff, a malware program designed to compromise point-of-sale systems. The malicious program …

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