IT Sec News updates – Malware Attacks

⋅ April 9, 2024
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Watch Out for 'Latrodectus' – This Malware Could Be In Your Inbox – The Hacker News

Threat hunters have discovered a new malware called Latrodectus that has been distributed as part of email phishing campaigns since at least late …

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New Malware “Latrodectus” Linked to IcedID – Infosecurity Magazine

The malware, discovered by Proofpoint and Team Cymru, was mainly utilized by initial access brokers.

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This fake Midjourney Facebook page tried to push malware on over a million people

While in this example the attackers impersonated Midjourney, it's hardly the only generative AI tool whose image is being abused to distribute malware …

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Solar Spider Spins Up New Malware to Entrap Saudi Arabian Financial Firms

The sophisticated threat group behind a complex JavaScript remote access Trojan (RAT) known as JSOutProx has released a new version of the malware to …

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Famous YouTube Channels Hacked to Distribute Infostealers – Infosecurity Magazine

Threat actors increasingly utilize YouTube to distribute information stealer malware (infostealers) by appropriating legitimate channels as well …

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10 Million Devices Were Infected by Data-Stealing Malware in 2023 – Security Boulevard

… malware over the past three years. That highlights the growing threat malware poses to both individual consumers and businesses worldwide.

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Fake FB pages for AI services spread password-stealing malware – The Hindu

Threat actors exploit Facebook ads to promote fake AI services, spreading password-stealing malware to unsuspecting users.

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53% of devices infected with data-stealing malware are corporate, Kaspersky finds – ZAWYA

The share of corporate devices compromised with data-stealing malware has increased by one third since 2020.

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JsOutProx Malware Abusing GitLab To Attack Financial Institutions – Cyber Security News

This modular malware, which SOLAR SPIDER has initially associated with phishing campaigns since 2019, can also incorporate plugins meant for malicious …

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Threat Actors Deliver Malware via YouTube Video Game Cracks – GBHackers

Threat actors target home users with information-stealing malware like Vidar, StealC, and Lumma Stealer, which disguises the malware.

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