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SecuriDropper Google Mobile Security Android Cyber threat Dropper Malware

SecuriDropper, a new cyber threat that bypasses Google defences

February 13, 2024ByIn
The new Android Dropper-as-a-Service (DaaS) called SecuriDropper is a malicious tool that could bypass Google’s latest security defences. Based on reports, this tool could provide its operators with seamless malware delivery to unsuspecting victims. This dropper malware on the Android platform acts as an instrument that facilitates the installation of malicious payloads on compromised devices....
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Windows OS NullMixer Malware Dropper Fake Software Pirated

Windows devices targeted by the new NullMixer malware dropper

September 30, 2022ByIn
A new malware dropper is being propagated through Google search results where users look for fake versions of software and apps only to be infected by several malware variants. The dropper, dubbed ‘NullMixer,’ primarily targets Windows devices and acts as an infection funnel to spread a dozen malware variants into one machine. According to researchers,...
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Android Apps Vector Banking Malware DawDropper Mobile Apps

Android apps vector of a banking malware called DawDropper

August 6, 2022ByIn
A malicious threat campaign that pushes Android dropper apps on Google Play Store seems to be the transmitter for distributing the DawDropper banking malware on compromised devices. According to researchers, more than a dozen Android applications are disguising themselves as utility and productivity apps. The researchers call the malware DawDropper, with infected apps ranging from...
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UpdateAgent macOS Malware Droppers Active Directory Macintosh Rogue Application

UpdateAgent macOS malware upgraded with new droppers

May 24, 2022ByIn,
The updated version of the macOS malware called UpdateAgent has been seen by researchers circulating in the wild recently. The latest development revealed that the operators of this malware have been improving the malware capabilities and functionalities to exploit numerous devices further. According to the researchers, the new variant of UpdateAgent has been detected using...
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Nine applications on Google Playstore are distributing malware dropper

March 15, 2021ByIn, , , , , , , , ,
Google Playstore is Google’s Official digital distribution service of Android applications. Initially, it was referred to as the Android Market and is one of the most trusted platforms used by millions of android users worldwide. Google Playstore offers various mobile applications with almost 2.9 million applications available for download and is continuously increasing with an...
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Trojanised Game Installers StaryDobry Campaign Windows Systems Hackers

StaryDobry campaign uses trojanised game installers to infect systems

February 20, 2025ByIn
Trojanised game installers have been used in a large-scale cyberattack, known as StaryDobry, to deploy cryptocurrency miners on Windows systems. Detected by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on 31 December 2024, the campaign lasted for a month and targeted both individuals and businesses worldwide. The attackers distributed pirated versions of popular games, including BeamNG.drive, Garry’s Mod,...
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FireScam Malware Telegram Social Media Hackers Cyberattack

New FireScam malware distributed as a premium Telegram app

January 21, 2025ByIn
A new malicious operation distributes the new FireScam malware by offering it as a premium version of the Telegram app. The primary vector of this new malware dissemination campaign is composed of phishing websites on GitHub that display a similar Russian mobile app market dubbed RuStore. The impersonated app store is a Russian alternative to...
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PUMAKIT Linux Rootkit Operating System Cybersecurity Threat Actors

PUMAKIT, a new Linux Rootkit that could bypass security detection

December 27, 2024ByIn
A newly discovered Linux rootkit, PUMAKIT, has various capabilities that could significantly benefit threat actors. According to reports, the new Linux rootkit has confirmed features such as elevating privileges, concealing files and directories, and hiding from system tools while bypassing detection. Researchers explained that the new tool is a sophisticated loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit...
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AppLite Banker Malware Banking Apps Cyberattack Phishing

Hackers use the AppLite Banker malware to target banking apps

December 16, 2024ByIn
A newly discovered phishing operation distributes the novel AppLite Banker malware strain. The researchers who found the malware believe the virus is an improved variant of the Antidot banking Trojan. Based on reports, the new cybercriminal campaign primarily targets Android devices and uses sophisticated social engineering tactics to acquire credentials and compromise devices for personal...
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ANEL Backdoor Cyberespionage Spear Phishing

The ANEL backdoor has reemerged in a new espionage campaign

December 2, 2024ByIn
The dormant ANEL backdoor has seemingly returned to the threat landscape after a group of hackers utilised it in a recent cyber espionage campaign. The researchers initially discovered the backdoor in a new spear-phishing attack targeting Japanese entities, such as political groups, research institutions, and think tanks. Moreover, one of the most notorious cyber espionage...
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