IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

December 13, 2023
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81% of companies had malware, phishing and password attacks in 2023

According to a recent report, 81% of organizations faced malware, phishing and password attacks last year which were mainly targeted at users.

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New malware is using direct emails to hunt the head-hunters | CSO Online

malware delivery, according to Proofpoint. The threat actor known for using More_eggs downloader as the malware dropper has previously only …

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The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning

In other cases, emails that attempt to steal passwords or install malware on user devices use QR codes to lure targets to malicious sites. Because …

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Updated GuLoader, DarkGate malware strains emerge | SC Media

On the other hand, DarkGate malware has been enhanced with an updated execution chain and overhauled RDP password exfiltration capabilities, according …

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Threat Actor Targets Recruiters With Malware – Infosecurity Magazine

Proofpoint has warned recruiters of a skilled threat actor targeting them with emails designed to deploy malware.

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November 2023's Most Wanted Malware: New AsyncRAT Campaign Discovered while …

Researchers reported on a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were being used to spread the stealthy malware. Meanwhile, downloader.

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Lazarus Group Exploits Log4j Flaw in New Malware Campaign – Security Boulevard

Lazarus Group is exploiting the Log4j flaw in a global campaign that includes three malware families written in the DLang language.

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Hiring? New scam campaign means 'resume' downloads may contain malware | SC Media

A cybercrime gang is targeting hiring managers and recruiters in a new campaign to spread the “more_eggs” backdoor malware. Emails from supposed …

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Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware – Help Net Security

North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e. …

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FTC warns QR codes can steal money and install malware – TechRadar

malware. Scan here for a surprise. Quick response codes, better known as QR codes, are typically a collection of pixelated black shapes that, when …

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