IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

July 16, 2024
NEWS

Samba file shares leveraged to facilitate DarkGate malware delivery | SC Media

malware or. (Adobe Stock). North America, Europe, and portions of Asia have been subjected to a fleeting attack campaign distributing the DarkGate …

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DarkGate malware sees boom after the Feds crush Qbot – The Register

The DarkGate malware family has become more prevalent in recent months after one of its main competitors was taken down by the FBI.

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Scam of the Week – Android Malware Apps – DiscoverWestman.com

If you download these apps, malware will be installed on your phone. Cybercriminals design this malware to allow them to access your phone without you …

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Dodgy Excel Files Used to Spread DarkGate Malware | SC Media UK

Samba file shares leveraged to facilitate DarkGate malware delivery. Europe and portions of Asia have been subjected to an attack campaign …

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Ukrainian Sentenced to Prison in US for Role in Zeus, IcedID Malware Operations

Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the Zeus and IcedID malware operations.

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New Version of BeaverTail macOS Malware Identified | Decipher – Duo Security

A new, native macOS version of the BeaverTail malware used by North Korean state-sponsored attackers has veen identified by researchers.

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Critical Exim vulnerability facilitates malware delivery (CVE-2024-39929) – Help Net Security

Exim developers have fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-39929) that can help attackers deliver malware to users.

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This crafty malware dropper sneaks past the toughest Google Android security defenses

Hackers have found a way to bypass Android's “Restricted Settings” and install malware on a victim's devices. Restricted Settings is a security …

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Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware

While using Facebook advertisements to push information-stealing malware is not new, the social media platform's massive reach makes these campaigns a …

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Hackers are using Facebook ads to infect Windows PCs with password-stealing malware

Cybercriminals often abuse ads as a means to spread dangerous malware online. A new campaign is targeting Facebook users with Windows PCs.

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