IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

May 1, 2024
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To Damage OT Systems, Hackers Tap USBs, Old Bugs & Malware – Dark Reading

With that foothold, Honeywell reports, attackers are forgoing sophisticated exploitation techniques, zero-day vulnerabilities, or novel malware.

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New Latrodectus malware attacks use Microsoft, Cloudflare themes – Bleeping Computer

Latrodectus malware is now being distributed in phishing campaigns using Microsoft Azure and Cloudflare lures to appear legitimate while making it …

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West Covina man arrested in malware scheme targeting elderly victims in Encino

The scheme began on April 23 when two victims opened an email and clicked on a link that launched malware that seized their computer.

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US government, education sectors subjected to joint malware attack campaign | SC Media

Attacks deploying the Agent Tesla and Taskun malware strains have been launched against U.S. government agencies and educational institutions, …

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New Android Malware Mimic As Social Media Apps Steals Sensitive Data – GBHackers

A new RAT malware has been discovered to be targeting Android devices which is capable of executing additional commands compared to.

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Stealthy malware: The threats hiding in plain sight – ITPro

As malicious software becomes increasingly difficult to detect, businesses must act to counter the stealthy malware threat.

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Millions of Docker repos found pushing malware, phishing sites – Bleeping Computer

Three large-scale campaigns have targeted Docker Hub users, planting millions of repositories designed to push malware and phishing sites since …

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Google Play blocked more than 3 lakh accounts that added malware or fraudulent apps on …

In a recent blog post, Google revealed that the blocked accounts were removed for violations such as confirmed malware and repeated severe policy …

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New Wpeeper Android malware hides behind hacked WordPress sites – Bleeping Computer

A new Android backdoor malware named 'Wpeeper' has been spotted in at least two unofficial app stores mimicking the Uptodown App Store, …

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Clicking This Fake Chrome Update Could Drain Your Bank Account and Leak Your Location

A new Android-based malware is posing as a Google Chrome update and can steal your bank information and more. Here's what you need to know to …

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