IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

⋅ January 26, 2024
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New CherryLoader Malware Mimics CherryTree to Deploy PrivEsc Exploits

New Go-based CherryLoader Malware Mimics Note-Taking App, using a spooky fileless technique called process ghosting to run exploits.

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SystemBC Malware's C2 Server Analysis Exposes Payload Delivery Tricks

Cybersecurity experts reveal the inner workings of SystemBC's command-and-control (C2) server, a dangerous malware available on the dark web.

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BEC attacks open the door for more than just malware | Clickable – Albuquerque Journal

They often are a setup for criminals to intercept a wire transfer or install malware, with ransomware being the most common form. The attacker may …

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Russian developer of Trickbot malware sentenced to five years in prison

A Russian developer of Trickbot malware has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said on …

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ChatGPT malware use is growing at an alarming rate – TechRadar

It found underground forums are brimming with discussion on ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLM), and how they could be used in cybercriminal …

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Washington County investigating malware incident that impacted computer network – WTAE

A malware incident impacted Washington County's computer network this week. County commissioner Nick Sherman told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that …

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Russian National Sentenced for Involvement in Development and Deployment of Trickbot Malware

Trickbot, which was taken down in 2022, was a suite of malware tools designed to steal money and facilitate the installation of ransomware.

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Blackwood APT delivers malware by hijacking legitimate software update requests

… malware development, given the techniques implemented. The targets and the malware. ESET believes that Blackwood has been operating since at least …

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Russian sentenced to five years in prison for Trickbot malware – The Daily Record

A Russian man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his involvement in developing the Trickbot malware used to extort …

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Russian Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Trickbot Malware | Barron's

According to the indictments, the Trickbot group deployed malware and an associated ransomware program called Conti to attack hundreds of targets …

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