IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

July 21, 2023
NEWS

New P2PInfect worm malware targets Linux and Windows Redis servers

Earlier this month, security researchers discovered a new peer-to-peer (P2P) malware with self-spreading capabilities that targets Redis instances …

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Splunk unveils Attack Analyzer to automate malware, phishing attack analysis | CSO Online

Cybersecurity vendor Splunk has announced the integration of Splunk Attack Analyzer with Splunk SOAR to deliver automatic analysis of malware and …

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Malware Trends Report from ANY.RUN: Q2 2023

ANY.RUN, a cybersecurity company developing an interactive sandbox analytical platform for malware researchers.

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Hackers Turn Exchange Servers into Malware Command & Control Centers – GBHackers

While this task also connects the malware to the C&C server under the control of the threat actor after launching it in memory. Attack flow (Source – …

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Ex-McKinsey Employee Sees Malware Whistleblower Suit Dismissed

A former McKinsey & Co. Inc. employee alleging that the company won't admit its products can't withstand a malware attack as advertised saw his …

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First search result leads to malware: crooks now paying for ads – Cybernews

Even googling Adobe, Gimp, Slack, Tor, or Thunderbird could spell trouble, as malicious ads could infect a computer with malware such as Aurora …

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Chinese Threat Group APT41 Linked To Android Malware Attacks

Security researchers say the Chinese state-sponsored espionage group APT41 is using WyrmSpy and DragonEgg surveillance malware to target Android …

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FIN8 Group Using Modified Sardonic Malware for Deployment of BlackCat Ransomware

FIN8 Group Using Modified Sardonic Malware for Deployment of BlackCat Ransomware According to the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, the financially …

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Poisoned Facebook Ads Deliver Malware Using Fake ChatGPT, Bard & Other AI Services

These downloads contain harmful malware that steals users' internet credentials for banking, social networking, gaming, and other services, …

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Experts attribute WyrmSpy and DragonEgg spyware to the Chinese APT41 group

Both malware relies on modules that are downloaded after the apps are installed to exfiltrate data from the infected devices. WyrmSpy is able to …

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