Posts Tagged ‘malware’
Security Stop-Press : Gaming Videos On YouTube Spreading Malware
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has reported that cyber criminals are using malware that can log into compromised YouTube accounts and upload a gaming video (disguised as a game cheat) which distributes malware. The videos prompt gamers to click on a link in the description and disable Windows SmartScreen. This results in the victim downloading RedLine Trojan…
Read MoreTech News : Pegasus Spyware Discovered In Downing Street
The University of Torontoâs Citizen Lab has reported finding evidence that Pegasus spyware was being used to listen-in on UK government networks for 10 Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices (FCO) in 2020 and 2021. Pegasus Pegasus spyware is sold by Israeli-based NSO Group to governments to carry out surveillance by infecting phones…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Corporate Hiring Managers Targeted With âMore_Eggsâ Malware In Fake CVs
Researchers from Canadian cybersecurity company eSentire have reported that attackers are targeting corporate hiring managers with phishing emails containing the âmore_eggsâ malware, using fake CVs as a decoy to launch the malware and sidestep detection. The more_eggs malware is a backdoor suite that can steal valuable information and move across the compromised network. Reported targets so far…
Read MoreSecurity Stop Press: SharkBot Infesting Google Play (Again)
It has been reported that the banking trojan malware called âSharkBotâ was recently discovered hiding in 6 different fake antivirus apps in the Google Play Store. The malware, which steals credentials and banking information, was previously discovered in apps in the store back in October. Google has confirmed that SharkBot has now been wiped off on…
Read MoreTech News : Mobile Malware Surges By 500%
Proofpoint researchers have reported that, starting in early February, there has been a 500 per cent jump in mobile malware delivery attempts in Europe. Trend According to the researchers, this rise is in keeping with a trend that has been evident in the last few years where attackers have been increasing their attempts at smishing…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Sharkbot Banking Malware Spreading Via Fake Antivirus Apps
There has been a warning that a banking trojan (malware) named SharkBot, which can steal financial details and initiate money transfers from compromised devices is spreading via fake Antivirus Apps. The apps, reported to be available in the Google Play Store, have been identified as Antivirus Super Cleaner, Atom Clean-Booster Antivirus, Alpha Antivirus Cleaner, and Powerful…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Trojanized Gaming Apps Spreading Social Media-Hijacking Malware
Cybersecurity company ‘Check Point’ has warned that malware dubbed “Electron Bot” that can take control of social media accounts is being spread via trojanized gaming apps, mostly from the Microsoft Store. So far, the malware is reported to have infected 5,000+ Windows machines in Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, Bermuda, and Spain. Games publishers reported to have…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Warning That MS Teams Is Being used To Spread Malware
Security firm Avanan has warned that Microsoft Teams users are being targeted by hackers who are attaching .exe files to Teams chats. These files put a Trojan on the end-userâs computer which is used to install malware, eventually leading to the userâs computer being taken over. The security advice is to use protection that downloads all files…
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