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AI Models Artificial Intelligence Malware Variants Hackers

AI models can develop thousands of elusive malware variants

January 20, 2025ByIn
A discovery has identified that threat actors can use AI models to generate various types of malware variants that can mostly bypass security detections. The researchers discovered that large language models (LLMs) can produce thousands of new types of malicious JavaScript code that are more difficult to detect. Although LLMs struggle to develop malware from...
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RedDelta Cyberespionage PlugX Malware Hackers Asia Spear Phishing

RedDelta executes espionage campaigns using the PlugX malware

January 16, 2025ByIn
The Chinese-backed RedDelta hacking group uses a customised version of the PlugX malware to target multiple Asian countries. Some confirmed nations targeted by the campaign include Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Cambodia. The threat actor allegedly compromised the Mongolian Ministry of Defense in August last year and the Communist Party of Vietnam in November 2024....
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D-Link Routers Malware Botnet Ficora Capsaicin Cyberattack

D-Link routers exploited by two malware botnet variants

January 8, 2025ByIn
D-Link routers that have already reached their end-of-life status are the subject of the ongoing Ficora and Capsaicin malware botnet operations. The confirmed list of targeted D-Link devices individuals and organisations use are DIR-645, DIR-806, GO-RT-AC750, and DIR-845L. Moreover, the operators of both malware strains exploit the same set of vulnerabilities for initial access. Reports...
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HiatusRAT Malware DVR Web Camera Malware Campaign Cybercriminals Hacking

HiatusRAT malware found targeting DVRs and web cameras

December 31, 2024ByIn
A new HiatusRAT malware campaign targets and compromises vulnerable web cameras and DVRs. A federal law enforcement agency warned the public about this threat. The virus is targeting Chinese-brand devices with security flaws or those in end-of-life status. Moreover, the advisory stated that the threat actors operating the new malware campaign launched a scanning operation...
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DarkGate Malware Cyberattack Remote Access Microsoft Teams AnyDesk

Remote access exploited in latest DarkGate malware campaign

December 24, 2024ByIn
A new cyberattack campaign has surfaced, leveraging social engineering techniques through Microsoft Teams to deploy the DarkGate malware. According to researchers, the attackers posed as clients during Microsoft Teams calls to gain the trust of their targets and establish remote access to their systems. Although an attempt to install a Microsoft Remote Support application failed,...
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BootKitty Malware Linux OS LogoFAIL Bug Critical Vulnerability

BootKitty malware exploits the LogoFAIL bug to target Linux

December 20, 2024ByIn
The newly discovered UAFI bootkit malware dubbed BootKitty uses CVE-2023-4023 (LogoFAIL) to target Linux-based devices. Reports revealed that the BootKitty malware that emerged last week is the first UEFI bootkit that targets Linux devices. However, it is currently an in-development UEFI malware that exclusively affects specific Ubuntu versions. On the other hand, the LogoFAIL flaw...
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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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SpyLoan Malware Google Play Mobile Apps Fake Apps Data Theft Hacking

SpyLoan malware infects 8 million users via Google Play

December 10, 2024ByIn
The SpyLoan malware has allegedly spread and compromised numerous users as it leveraged various applications on Google Play. Reports revealed that the malicious payload is within 15 applications available on the Play Store that have already garnered millions of downloads. Moreover, the targeted regions of these apps are users from SEA, Africa, and South America....
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DroidBot Malware Crypto Apps Banking Malware Data Theft Europe

DroidBot malware a new threat to banking and crypto applications

December 6, 2024ByIn
DroidBot, a new Android banking malware, is allegedly trying to steal credentials in nearly 80 cryptocurrency exchanges and banking apps available in multiple European countries. The primary targets of this newly discovered Android malware are apps widely used in European countries, such as the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Moreover, the researchers who discovered...
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Mysterious Elephant APT Asyncshell Malware Threat Campaign Cyberattack Phishing

Mysterious Elephant APT uses Asyncshell malware in its campaign

December 4, 2024ByIn
A notorious threat actor named Mysterious Elephant has been using the advanced malware variant of Asyncshell. Based on reports, the APT group’s attack operation leveraged Hajj-themed baits to deceive victims into executing a malicious payload disguised as a Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) file. The malicious entity in question is also known as APT-K-47. The...
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