When it comes to malicious malware, wiper malware presents particular cause for concern. A type of malware designed to destroy or modify computers and IT systems, wiper malware is increasingly being used to target businesses and individuals. The primary goal of wiper malware is to sequentially overwrite or delete data in order to render it… Continue reading Effective, fast, and unrecoverable: Wiper malware is popping up everywhere
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Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware
On October 14th, 2020, malicious actors once again took advantage of Microsoft digital certificates to sign dangerous malware. According to security research firm Morphisec, the attackers abused trusted certificates issued by Microsoft to sign malware in order to circumvent security measures. The malicious code was signed with a certificate issued by Microsoft Office and the… Continue reading Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware
Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices
On the morning of Wednesday, April 15th, 2021, officials in Russia reportedly discovered a massive malware attack underway across their towns, cities, and court systems. This previously unseen form of malware was created specifically to target government systems, wiping out data and wiping out systems. Government officials throughout the country were shocked to realize that… Continue reading Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices