IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

Bleeping Computer

Infostealer malware developers released updates claiming to bypass Google Chrome's recently introduced feature App-Bound Encryption to protect …

BankInfoSecurity

A new version of the Octo Android malware is spreading across Europe, posing as legitimate apps such as NordVPN and Google Chrome.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry telemetry indicates that threat actors prioritize unique malware in attacks against critical infrastructure due to its higher likelihood of …

Fox News

Researchers found Peaklight malware targeting illegal movie downloaders. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson provides tips to protect yourself …

Computer Weekly

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report details a surge in unique malware samples as threat actors ramp up the pace of targeted …

CyberGuy

Security researchers have identified a malware targeting illegal movie downloaders, known as Peaklight, classified as next-stage malware.

The Hacker News

Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices via apps on Google Play, using steganography to evade detection.

The Hindu

The malware capable of downloading Adware to sign up users to subscriptions without their knowledge and use devices to funnel malicious traffic was …

Infosecurity Magazine

A new, advanced variant of the Octo malware family, dubbed “Octo2,” has been uncovered, posing a heightened risk to mobile banking users worldwide …

PCMag

“Genuine code comments in malware are rare because attackers want to their make malware as difficult to understand as possible.” the code of the …