IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

August 22, 2023
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This Malware Turned Thousands of Hacked Windows and macOS PCs into Proxy Servers

Malware-infected Windows & macOS machines are now being used as proxy exit nodes, allowing threat actors to reroute requests!

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Chrome will warn you about malware-infested extensions | PCWorld

Chrome will warn you about malware-infested extensions. The newest security checks in the popular browser will scan for extensions that have been …

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Deceptive AI Bots Spread Malware, Raise Security Concerns – Infosecurity Magazine

Uhlemann deciphered the password, revealing an MSI installer containing malware. Antivirus software promptly flagged the installer as malicious, as it …

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Researchers Uncover Real Identity of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Malware Developer

Cyfirma security researchers uncover the real identity of the CypherRAT and CraxsRAT malware developer and MaaS operator.

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This Google Chrome feature may save you from malware extensions – Digital Trends

Yanking an extension from the store usually means Google has discovered it contains malware or is otherwise harmful, so getting a warning this way …

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HiatusRAT Malware Resurfaces: Taiwan Firms and U.S. Military Under Attack

The threat actors behind the HiatusRAT malware have returned from their hiatus with a new wave of reconnaissance and targeting activity aimed at …

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New Malware Turns Windows and macOS Devices into Proxy Nodes – Hackread

Windows and macOS devices were repurposed for unauthorized activities. AT&T Alien Labs reveals an alarming malware-driven proxy phenomenon. The …

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Android apps from third-party stores sneak malware into your phone: Study – The Indian Express

Researchers suggest threat actors are using unsupported or heavily modified compression techniques to pack malware in regular APKs and evading …

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Lumen says HiatusRAT malware now used to research U.S. military websites – SDxCentral

“They use malware like HiatusRAT to … covertly run their espionage and criminal networks,” said Lumen's Mark Dehus.

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3,000+ Android Malware Using Unique Compression Methods – GBHackers

Cybersecurity researchers at Zimperium zLab recently identified an application package file (APK) dubbed “a.apk” that could be installed on the …

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