IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

July 4, 2024
NEWS

FakeBat Loader Malware Spreads Widely Through Drive-by Download Attacks

FakeBat loader malware spreads via drive-by attacks using SEO poisoning and fake software updates, delivering payloads like IcedID and Lumma.

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CapraRAT malware targeting Android users with fake apps | SC Media

A politically-motivated threat actor has launched a new malware campaign targeting Android devices.

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Ransomware Eruption: Novel Locker Malware Flows From 'Volcano Demon' – Dark Reading

A double-extortion ransomware player has exploded onto the scene with several attacks in two weeks, wielding innovative locker malware and a slew …

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k4spreader: New malware tool used by '8220' Chinese threat actor group – Broadcom Inc.

A new malware tool known as k4spreader has been observed being used … malware such as the Tsunami DDoS botnet and the PwnRig mining program …

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Google: No Clear Signs That AI Is Creating Malware Yet – MSN

When it comes to the threat of AI unleashing malware, 'I don't think we're there yet,' a security researcher for Google-owned VirusTotal tells the …

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Infostealer malware logs used to identify child abuse website members – Bleeping Computer

Thousands of pedophiles who download and share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were identified through information-stealing malware logs leaked …

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Computer viruses can spread by using ChatGPT to write sneaky emails | New Scientist

Large language models can be abused by malware to help them avoid detection and propagate by crafting realistic replies to emails.

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ANY.RUN Malware Sandbox Offers Free Windows 10 to Users and Upgrades Threat Detection

RUN, a trusted provider of an interactive malware sandbox and threat intelligence portal, has introduced updates and features for June. These include …

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South Korean ERP Vendor's Server Hacked to Spread Xctdoor Malware – The Hacker News

South Korean ERP vendor targeted by hackers using Xctdoor malware. North Korean groups suspected.

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South Korea's KT allegedly infected its P2P users with malware – ReadWrite

Malware refers to any software that is intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer or server. It's commonly referred to as viruses, worms …

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