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⋅ December 22, 2023

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New JavaScript Malware Targeted 50,000+ Users at Dozens of Banks Worldwide

New JavaScript malware alert! It's on a mission to steal your online banking credentials. Over 40 financial institutions worldwide are under …

Hackers Exploiting Old MS Excel Vulnerability to Spread Agent Tesla Malware

The Hacker News

Attackers are weaponizing an old Microsoft Office vulnerability as part of phishing campaigns to distribute a strain of malware called Agent Tesla.

Android malware Chameleon disables Fingerprint Unlock to steal PINs – Bleeping Computer

Bleeping Computer

Zombinder “glues” malware to legitimate Android apps so that victims can enjoy the full functionality of the app they intended to install, making it …

Malware targeting video came users discovered by researchers | Security Magazine

Security Magazine

A new malware scam was discovered by ReasonLabs, affecting individuals attempting to download torrented versions of popular video games.

Hospitality Industry Faces New Password-Stealing Malware – Infosecurity Magazine

Infosecurity Magazine

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel targeted malspam operation deploying password-stealing malware.

Malware Attack on Texas Appraisal District Falls Short – Government Technology

Government Technology

An investigation into a malware attack against Tarrant Appraisal District computers found that no taxpayer information was compromised.

86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels – Help Net Security

Help Net Security

Malware keeps its top spot as the champion of encrypted threats, driving 23 billion encrypted hits between October 2022 and September 2023.

Novel malware campaign sets sights on hotels | SC Media

SC Magazine

Such an executable was discovered to be a Redline Stealer or Vidar Stealer malware variant used to steal credentials. Similar tactics have been …

BattleRoyal Cluster Signals DarkGate Surge – Infosecurity Magazine

Infosecurity Magazine

Earlier today, Proofpoint confirmed it has been tracking a distinct operator of the DarkGate malware, temporarily named BattleRoyal, noting its …

An ancient Microsoft Excel vulnerability is being hijacked to spread malware – TechRadar

TechRadar

Hackers have been observed targeting users running outdated Office programs, with the goal of delivering an infostealing malware called Agent Tesla.