Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years Linux, known for its robust security and open-source nature, has often been considered immune to malware attacks. However, a recent discovery has shattered this perception, uncovering a sophisticated and persistent malware campaign that has infected thousands of Linux systems for years. Researchers at an international… Continue reading Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
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Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware
In today’s highly interconnected world, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. We use them for communication, entertainment, and even financial transactions. However, this increasing reliance on smartphones has also made them vulnerable to cyber threats. One prevalent threat that Android users need to be cautious about is money-draining malware. A cybersecurity firm… Continue reading Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware
Android malware steals user credentials using optical character recognition
Android malware is one of the most insidious types of security threats out there, as it can access your data and steal your credentials without you ever being aware. One of the latest methods used by malware creators is optical character recognition (OCR), which is capable of stealing your credentials without you having to do… Continue reading Android malware steals user credentials using optical character recognition
Malware infecting widely used security appliance survives firmware updates
In recent news, it was revealed that a severe malware has been propagating throught the internet and being spread over a widely used security appliance. This back-door type virus has been floating around for some time, and has been discovered to have recently survived its first firmware update, spreading with even greater force to this… Continue reading Malware infecting widely used security appliance survives firmware updates
Threat actors are using advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers
The rise of cyber-attacks against both individuals and businesses has led to the development of advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers. With these outages, routers are the attackers’ preferred target, as these are the devices that control the connection to the internet. Routers are essential pieces of hardware for businesses, providing access to applications, services,… Continue reading Threat actors are using advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers
Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
In recent years, a new form of malware has been developed by malicious actors that has been enabled by vulnerabilities that exist in the UEFI – or ‘Unified Extensible Firmware Interface’ — firmware found on many computers, especially those operating Windows. This malware, dubbed ‘UEFI malware,’ employs a stealthy approach to bypassing even Secure Boot… Continue reading Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
This malware tool is still successfully exploiting Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
The world is steadily moving away from legacy software applications and operating systems, such as Internet Explorer, yet the web browser and its vulnerabilities remain a favored target for malicious actors deploying tactics and tools to exploit known security issues and gaining access to user’s data. Unpatched or otherwise neglected Internet Explorer software is leaving… Continue reading This malware tool is still successfully exploiting Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, ever
Ukraine is no stranger to the world of cyber espionage and malware. In 2015, a series of high-profile cyber-attacks targeting the country’s infrastructure and leading businesses wreaked havoc in the country. Fast-forward to 2019, and this sense of cyber insecurity has reached a frenzied height. According to Microsoft’s annual Security Intelligence Report, Ukraine was targeted… Continue reading Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, ever
Hackers are selling a service that bypasses ChatGPT restrictions on malware
In recent weeks, a service has become available that enables hackers to bypass the restrictions put in place by ChatGPT, a security platform designed to protect people from malicious software. ChatGPT is an online platform created to protect users against malware and other malicious software by helping them avoid clicking on malicious links or downloading… Continue reading Hackers are selling a service that bypasses ChatGPT restrictions on malware
~11,000 sites have been infected with malware that’s good at avoiding detection
On Thursday evening, TechCrunch reported that over 11,000 sites have been infected with a particularly nefarious type of malicious software (malware) that has been cleverly obfuscated to help it remain undetectable to security researchers and antivirus software. The malicious code has been dubbed “Skeleton Key” by researchers and has been found to be active on… Continue reading ~11,000 sites have been infected with malware that’s good at avoiding detection