Google Alert – malware – IT Security Alerts Daily

⋅ September 12, 2023

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New HijackLoader malware is rapidly growing in popularity in the cybercrime community

Zscaler ThreatLabz detailed a new malware loader, named HijackLoader, which has grown in popularity over the past few months.

Cuba Ransomware Group Unleashes Undetectable Malware – Infosecurity Magazine

Infosecurity Magazine

Additionally, Kaspersky discovered new malware samples attributed to Cuba on VirusTotal, some of which had evaded detection by other security vendors.

DarkGate Malware Operators on a Phishing Spree – BankInfoSecurity

BankInfoSecurity

Advertising on Russian-language criminal forums is paying off for the author of the DarkGate malware as reflected by a spike in infections, …

Cuba Ransomware Group Deploys New Malware – MSSP Alert

MSSP Alert

Kaspersky has uncovered new iterations of the Cuba ransomware group's Burntcigar malware that uses encrypted data to evade antivirus detection, …

August 2023's Most Wanted Malware: New ChromeLoader Campaign Spreads Malicious …

Check Point Blog – Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Research reported on a new ChromeLoader campaign named “Shampoo” which targets Chrome browser users with malware-loaded fake ads.

New MetaStealer Malware Targets macOS Users | Decipher – Duo Security

Duo Security

The malware is known as MetaStealer and researchers from SentinelOne have observed attackers targeting Mac users in various industries with it, …

New HijackLoader Modular Malware Loader Making Waves in the Cybercrime World

The Hacker News

HijackLoader, a new stealthy malware loader, is making waves in the cybercriminal world. Learn how it delivers dangerous payloads and evades …

Iranian hackers backdoor 34 orgs with new Sponsor malware – Bleeping Computer

Bleeping Computer

The malware gathers system information like the OS build (32 or 64-bit) power source (battery or plug) and sends it to the C2 via port 80, …

OCBC's anti-malware security feature averted losses over S$2m

Private Banker International

OCBC anti-malware protection technology has prevented scammers from stealing more than S$2m in savings from OCBC bank accounts.

Microsoft Teams used to spread burgeoning DarkGate malware | SC Media

SC Magazine

Researchers have seen a spike in the distribution of DarkGate, a sophisticated malware most recently spread through a phishing campaign using …