Google Alert – malware – IT Security Alerts Daily

⋅ February 2, 2024

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Warning: New Malware Emerges in Attacks Exploiting Ivanti VPN Vulnerabilities

Google-owned Mandiant said it identified new malware employed by a China-nexus espionage threat actor known as UNC5221 and other threat groups …

Expert: China Could Use Malware to Target US Infrastructure – NTD News

NTD News

Lawmakers grilled Big Tech CEOs on the Hill over online child safety. How has the social media landscape changed throughout the years to become …

PurpleFox malware infects thousands of computers in Ukraine

Bleeping Computer

The Computer Emergency Response Team in Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning about a PurpleFox malware campaign that has infected at least 2000 computers …

DOJ disrupts Chinese hacker effort to use malware to hijack US-based routers

My Clallam County

… malware that had hijacked “hundreds” of home and small business routers. Through a court-authorized operation launched last month, U.S. officials …

Threat actor used Vimeo, Ars Technica to serve second-stage malware – Help Net Security

Help Net Security

UNC4990 is using booby-trapped USB storage devices and malicious payloads hosted on Ars Technica and Vimeo to deliver malware.

More Android apps riddled with malware spotted on Google Play – Bleeping Computer

Bleeping Computer

Those installing the apps became infected with VajraSpy, allowing the malware to steal personal data, including contacts and messages, and depending …

DOJ Blocks Chinese Effort to Hack US-Based Routers with Malware – American Greatness

American Greatness

… malware attacks. According to ABC News, the court-authorized operation successfully dismantled a massive botnet by removing the malware that had …

How FBI deleted China malware from US routers – Cybernews

Cybernews

Hundreds of US-based routers were hijacked by malware so they could be used in cyberattacks.

FritzFrog Returns with Log4Shell and PwnKit, Spreading Malware Inside Your Network

The Hacker News

FritzFrog Malware Returns with Log4Shell Twist, Targeting Your Internal Systems Patch now & avoid becoming the next victim.

Hackers using Microsoft Teams for phishing attacks to spread malware: Report

Times of India

Cybercriminals are using Microsoft Teams for phishing attacks and spreading DarkGate malware. Learn how attackers are targeting users and how to …