IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

January 26, 2024
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New CherryLoader Malware Mimics CherryTree to Deploy PrivEsc Exploits

New Go-based CherryLoader Malware Mimics Note-Taking App, using a spooky fileless technique called process ghosting to run exploits.

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SystemBC Malware's C2 Server Analysis Exposes Payload Delivery Tricks

Cybersecurity experts reveal the inner workings of SystemBC's command-and-control (C2) server, a dangerous malware available on the dark web.

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BEC attacks open the door for more than just malware | Clickable – Albuquerque Journal

They often are a setup for criminals to intercept a wire transfer or install malware, with ransomware being the most common form. The attacker may …

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Russian developer of Trickbot malware sentenced to five years in prison

A Russian developer of Trickbot malware has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said on …

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ChatGPT malware use is growing at an alarming rate – TechRadar

It found underground forums are brimming with discussion on ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLM), and how they could be used in cybercriminal …

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Washington County investigating malware incident that impacted computer network – WTAE

A malware incident impacted Washington County's computer network this week. County commissioner Nick Sherman told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that …

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Russian National Sentenced for Involvement in Development and Deployment of Trickbot Malware

Trickbot, which was taken down in 2022, was a suite of malware tools designed to steal money and facilitate the installation of ransomware.

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Blackwood APT delivers malware by hijacking legitimate software update requests

malware development, given the techniques implemented. The targets and the malware. ESET believes that Blackwood has been operating since at least …

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Russian sentenced to five years in prison for Trickbot malware – The Daily Record

A Russian man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his involvement in developing the Trickbot malware used to extort …

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Russian Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Trickbot Malware | Barron's

According to the indictments, the Trickbot group deployed malware and an associated ransomware program called Conti to attack hundreds of targets …

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