IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

July 5, 2024
NEWS

NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats – IT Brief New Zealand

The National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Malware Free Network (MFN) service has achieved a notable milestone, having disrupted 10 million cyber …

Facebook Twitter

New ransomware group uses phone calls to pressure victims, researchers say

malware. Over the past month, the hackers reportedly targeted victims in the U.S., the U.K., India and Brazil. Another group, Space Bears …

Facebook Twitter

New Google Play Store Warning As Dangerous Threat Returns – Forbes

The malware in question is Anatsa, which Zscaler warns “exfiltrates … The app is disguised as a QR reader and file manager, but is actually a malware …

Facebook Twitter

Info-Stealing malware impersonates GenAI tools: Key findings from ESET's threat report

malware targeting victims' mobile banking funds, whether through traditional banking malware or crypto stealers. “GoldPickaxe has Android and iOS …

Facebook Twitter

Experts warn of sinister 'infostealers' as hackers swipe $664m in first half – DL News

This reporter even lost $45,000 to a malware attack in May. Crypto hackers are often skilled bad actors who work for cybercrime syndicates such as …

Facebook Twitter

Software Productivity Tools Hijacked to Deliver Infostealers – Dark Reading

Innocuous little Windows programs were carrying cheap malware for weeks, exposing customers of the India-based software vendor to data theft.

Facebook Twitter

New Linux malware found targeting mobile networks across the world – MSN

New Linux malware found targeting mobile networks across the world … Threat actors have been targeting telecom operators across the world in a …

Facebook Twitter

Hackers attack HFS servers to drop malware and Monero miners – Bleeping Computer

Hackers are targeting older versions of the HTTP File Server (HFS) from Rejetto to drop malware and cryptocurrency mining software.

Facebook Twitter

Mekotio Banking Trojan Threatens Financial Systems in Latin America | Trend Micro (US)

The Mekotio banking trojan is a sophisticated piece of malware that has been active since at least 2015, primarily targeting Latin American …

Facebook Twitter

Avoid malware while streaming UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America CONMEBOL

Avoid malware while streaming UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America CONMEBOL. July 4, 2024; 3 minute read. The soccer fever of the UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa …

Facebook Twitter