IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

August 12, 2023
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New SystemBC Malware Variant Targets Southern African Power Company

Russian threat actors suspected in cyber attack on South African power company using a new variant of the SystemBC malware called DroxiDat.

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Police seize LOLEK bulletproof service for hosting malware – Bleeping Computer

Europol says that Lolek was seized as cybercriminals used its servers to launch DDoS attacks, distribute information-stealing malware, …

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Whirlpool malware rips open old Barracuda wounds – CSO Online

CISA has found yet another backdoor malware variant in compromised Barracuda systems with zero-day ESG vulnerability.

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Threat intelligence's key role in mitigating malware threats – Help Net Security

Crucial role of threat intelligence. Threat actors leverage malware as an initial foothold to infiltrate targeted infrastructures and move laterally …

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Southern African power generator targeted with DroxiDat malware

Researchers have uncovered a suspected cyberattack targeting a power generator in southern Africa with a new variant of the SystemBC malware.

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Whirlpool malware reported as part of recent Barracuda ESG breaches – SC Magazine

A new report by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency disclosed the existence of a new backdoor malware called Whirlpool that a …

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Researchers uncover infostealing malware Statc Stealer | SC Media

Security researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have released a technical report on a newly discovered information malware strain dubbed Statc Stealer, …

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Bakersfield realtors affected by malware attack – YouTube

A key business partner of the Bakersfield Association of Realtors has been hit with a cyber attack that has knocked out the MLS – the real estate …

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This popular Mac utility is now effectively malware — delete it right now – Yahoo

In the past Macs had a reputation for being safer than their Windows counterparts when it came to malware, but that's no longer the case.

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Gafgyt Malware Actively Attacking Zyxel Router Command Injection Flaw

Despite efforts to mitigate the threat, the Zyxel P660HN-T1A router remains a target for attackers. A variant of the Gafgyt malware has honed in on …

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