IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

June 13, 2024
NEWS

Why malware matters most: 6 ways to foil software threats faster – Security Boulevard

Security teams spend a lot of time chasing software vulnerabilities. The fact is, however, that their time would be better spent combating malware …

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Windows security hole allows attackers to install malware via Wi-Fi — new patch plugs …

… its products, including one that could allow an attacker to deliver malware onto a PC over Wi-Fi.

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More sophisticated ValleyRAT malware variant emerges | SC Media

… log deletion, and forced shutdown capabilities as part of a new malware attack campaign, The Hacker News reports.

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Hackers are hijacking Windows Search to hit victims with malware – TechRadar

malware. The campaign was discovered by cybersecurity researchers from Trustwave SpiderLabs, who described it as both “clever” and being low in …

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Cofense warns of rising remote-access trojan infections as malware becomes more sophisticated

The persistence mechanism ensures that the malware remains active and difficult to remove from infected systems. STR RAT further uses geolocation …

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Chinese Hackers Exploit Firewall Bug to Hit Targets With 'Coathanger' Malware – PCMag

Chinese hackers breached 20000 Fortinet FortiGate systems to run espionage campaigns against government targets in a scheme that was 'much more …

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Tools for Conducting Malware Traffic Analysis in a Sandbox – Cyber Security News

A malware sandbox is a versatile solution that offers a variety of tools for studying malicious behavior, including threats' network traffic.

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Self-replicating Morris II worm targets AI email assistants – Security Intelligence

GenAI email assistants provide revolutionary tools for productivity, but new self-replicating malware could make it a target.

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Hackers target job hunters with dangerous new Windows backdoor — how to stay safe

Windows malware comes in many different forms but fortunately, the steps you can take to keep you and your PC safe remain the same across different …

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Noodle RAT malware supports both Windows and Linux deployments – Broadcom Inc.

Noodle RAT is a malware variant recently identified by researchers from Trend Micro. This RAT has been reported as being used in targeted …

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