Tag: infection
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PlayPraetor Android Trojan Infects 11,000+ Devices via Fake Google Play Pages and Meta Ads
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a nascent Android remote access trojan (RAT) called PlayPraetor that has infected more than 11,000 devices, primarily across Portugal, Spain, France, Morocco, Peru, and Hong Kong.”The botnet’s rapid growth, which now exceeds 2,000 new infections per week, is driven by aggressive campaigns focusing on Spanish and French speakers, indicating a strategic…
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APT36 Hackers Target Indian Railways, Oil, and Government Systems Using Malicious PDF Files
Tags: cyber, government, group, hacker, india, infection, infrastructure, malicious, military, threatThe Pakistan-linked threat group APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, has broadened its cyber operations beyond traditional military targets to encompass Indian railways, oil and gas infrastructure, and the Ministry of External Affairs. Security researchers have uncovered two sophisticated desktop-based infection chains leveraging .desktop files disguised as PDF documents, which execute malicious scripts to deploy…
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Threat Actors Use LNK Files to Deploy RedLoader Malware on Windows Systems
Sophos analysts have identified a novel infection chain employed by the financially motivated cybercriminal group GOLD BLADE, also known as RedCurl, Red Wolf, and Earth Kapre, to deploy their custom RedLoader malware on Windows systems. This group, active since 2018 and specializing in commercial espionage, has been observed using highly targeted phishing emails to infiltrate…
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New JSCEAL Attack Aims to Steal Credentials and Wallets from Crypto App Users
Check Point Research (CPR) has identified a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed JSCEAL, which targets users of cryptocurrency trading applications through malicious advertisements and compiled JavaScript payloads. Active since at least March 2024, the operation has evolved to incorporate advanced anti-analysis techniques, including modular infection flows and the use of Node.js to execute compiled V8 JavaScript…
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Unveiling 0bj3ctivityStealer’s Execution Chain: New Capabilities and Exfiltration Techniques Exposed
In the ever-evolving infostealer landscape, 0bj3ctivityStealer emerges as a formidable threat, blending advanced obfuscation with targeted data exfiltration. Discovered earlier this year by HP Wolf Security researchers, this .NET-based malware has been observed in proactive threat hunting by the Trellix Advanced Research Center, revealing a novel phishing-driven campaign. The infection initiates through spearphishing emails themed…
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New XWorm V6 Variant with Anti-Analysis Features Targeting Windows Users in Active Attacks
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a new iteration of the XWorm malware, version 6.0, which demonstrates ongoing development by threat actors and introduces sophisticated enhancements aimed at evading detection and maintaining persistence on Windows systems. This variant builds upon previously documented infection chains, incorporating advanced anti-analysis techniques and process protection mechanisms that make it particularly…
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Unveiling the Lumma Password Stealer Attack: Infection Chain and Escalation Tactics Exposed
Lumma, a sophisticated C++-based information stealer, has surged in prevalence over recent years, posing significant risks to both individuals and organizations by exfiltrating sensitive data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal files. Developed since December 2022 and distributed as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) via Telegram channels with tiered subscriptions, Lumma relies on initial access brokers…
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Elite ‘Matanbuchus 3.0’ Loader Spruces Up Ransomware Infections
An upgraded cybercrime tool is designed to make targeted ransomware attacks as easy and effective as possible, with features like EDR-spotting and DNS-based C2 communication. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/matanbuchus-loader-ransomware-infections
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New AsyncRAT Forks Discovered Featuring Screamer Tool and USB Malware Spreader
Cybersecurity researchers have identified two sophisticated AsyncRAT variants that expand the remote access trojan’s capabilities with a psychological warfare component and enhanced propagation mechanisms. The newly discovered forks introduce a >>Screamer
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Hackers Weaponize Compiled HTML Help to Deliver Malicious Payload
Threat actors have exploited Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files to distribute malware, with a notable sample named deklaracja.chm uploaded to VirusTotal from Poland. This CHM file, a binary container for compressed HTML and associated objects, serves as a delivery vehicle for a multi-stage infection chain. Upon execution via the default hh.exe handler, the file…
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NordDragonScan Targets Windows Users to Steal Login Credentials
FortiGuard Labs has discovered a current campaign that targets Microsoft Windows users with the NordDragonScan infostealer, which is a worrying trend for cybersecurity. This high-severity threat leverages a complex infection chain to infiltrate systems, harvest sensitive data, and exfiltrate it to a command-and-control (C2) server for potential use in future attacks. As detailed in the…
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NightEagle hackers exploit Microsoft Exchange flaw to spy on China’s strategic sectors
Attackers pursued stealthy persistence: Following successful exploitation of the zero-day, attackers deploy a modified Go-based version of Chisel, an open-source SOCKS tunneling tool, scheduling it to run every four hours and establish covert tunnels to their C2 servers.This allowed them to move in and out of the network whenever they wanted, enabling persistence for over…
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North Korean crypto thieves deploy custom Mac backdoor
North Korean threat actors are targeting companies from the Web3 and crypto industries with a backdoor designed for macOS written in niche programming language Nim. The attackers are also using AppleScript for early stage payloads, including a fake Zoom update.”North Korean-aligned threat actors have previously experimented with Go and Rust, similarly combining scripts and compiled…
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Stealthy WordPress Malware Uses PHP Backdoor to Deliver Windows Trojan
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress websites has recently been uncovered, showcasing an intricate and stealthy approach to delivering a Windows-based trojan. This attack, which operates beneath the surface of seemingly clean websites, employs a layered infection chain involving PHP-based droppers, obfuscated code, and IP-based evasion tactics to distribute a malicious payload named client32.exe. Hidden…
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Chinese Hackers Turn Unpatched Routers Into ORB Spy Network
ShortLeash Backdoor Hijacks SOHO Linux Devices. Likely Chinese nation-state hackers are converting Internet of Things devices including Ruckus Wireless home routers into an operational relay box network – a run of infections creating more digital infrastructure almost certainly used for cyberespionage. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-hackers-turn-unpatched-routers-into-orb-spy-network-a-28784
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GitHub hit by a sophisticated malware campaign as ‘Banana Squad’ mimics popular repos
The campaign had a tell: ReversingLabs observed a few telling signs about the repositories that can help catch the infection at its source. “For the majority of the malicious repositories, the owner only has that (the malicious one) one repository listed under its GitHub account,” Simmons said. “This indicates that these kinds of user accounts…
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New Sorillus RAT Targets European Organizations Through Tunneling Services
An important development discovered in March 2025 by Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Threat Detection teams in Belgium was that a European client was the subject of a malicious infection chain that used the Sorillus Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Further analysis by the Orange Cyberdefense CERT revealed a broader campaign impacting organizations across Spain, Portugal, Italy, France,…
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New Sophisticated Multi-Stage Malware Campaign Uses VBS Files to Execute PowerShell Script
A recently uncovered malware campaign has revealed a highly sophisticated, multi-stage infection process utilizing heavily obfuscated Visual Basic Script (VBS) files to deploy remote access trojans (RATs) such as Remcos, LimeRAT, DCRat, and AsyncRAT. Discovered across a cluster of 16 open directories on various hosts, this campaign relies on a file named “sostener.vbs” (Spanish for…
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XDSpy Threat Actors Exploit Windows LNK Zero-Day Vulnerability to Target Windows System Users
The XDSpy threat actor has been identified as exploiting a Windows LNK zero-day vulnerability, dubbed ZDI-CAN-25373, to target governmental entities in Eastern Europe and Russia. This ongoing campaign, active since March 2025, employs an intricate multi-stage infection chain to deploy the malicious XDigo implant, crafted in Go, as revealed by a detailed investigation stemming from…
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Security, risk and compliance in the world of AI agents
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, compliance, control, credentials, data, encryption, finance, framework, governance, grc, identity, infection, injection, ISO-27001, jobs, LLM, monitoring, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, tool, trainingUnderstand and interpret natural language Access internal and external data sources dynamically Invoke tools (like APIs, databases, search engines) Carry memory to recall prior interactions or results Chain logic to reason through complex multi-step tasks They may be deployed through: Open-source frameworks like LangChain or Semantic Kernel Custom-built agent stacks powered by internal LLM APIs Hybrid orchestration models integrated across business platforms Real-world examples…
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Apple fixes zero-click exploit underpinning Paragon spyware attacks
Zero-day potentially tied to around 100 suspected infections in 2025 and a spyware scandal on the continent First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/13/apple_fixes_zeroclick_exploit_underpinning/
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Threat Actors Using Bat Files to Deploy Quasar RAT
Remote Access Trojans (RATs)like Quasar have been a persistent threat for years, enabling attackers to control infected systems remotely. Recent SANS research has uncovered a new and particularly stealthy Quasar campaign, characterized by strong obfuscation and an innovative anti-sandbox technique. The infection begins with a batch (.bat) script attached to a seemingly harmless document. When…
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8 things CISOs have learned from cyber incidents
Tags: apt, attack, authentication, backup, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, data, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, incident, incident response, infection, insurance, jobs, malicious, malware, metric, network, ransom, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, skills, tool, training, update, virus, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. You’ll need shift from defense to offence: The role and the CISO won’t be the same after an incident.”My job on December 11 was very different from my job on December 12 and beyond, says Brown.Following an incident, some organizations need to change to such an extent that they need a different CISO with…
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Critical Wazuh bug exploited in growing Mirai botnet infection
The open-source XDR/SIEM provider’s servers are in other botnets’ crosshairs too First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/critical_wazuh_bug_exploited_in/
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New Mirai botnet targets TBK DVRs by exploiting CVE-2024-3721
A new variant of the Mirai botnet exploits CVE-2024-3721 to target DVR systems, using a new infection method. Researchers from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discovered a new variant of the Mirai botnet that exploits a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3721) in TBK DVR-4104 and DVR-4216 digital video recording devices. During a review of the logs in…
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DollyWay World Domination Attack Compromises 20,000+ Sites
Since 2016, the “DollyWay World Domination” campaign has quietly compromised more than 20,000 WordPress websites worldwide, exploiting vulnerabilities in plugins and themes to redirect visitors to malicious destinations. The operation’s name comes from a telltale code string found in infected sites: phpdefine(‘DOLLY_WAY’, ‘World Domination’); DollyWay’s infection chain is highly sophisticated, employing a four-stage JavaScript and…
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PureHVNC RAT Uses Fake Job Offers and PowerShell to Evade Security Defenses
A new and highly evasive malware campaign delivering the PureHVNC Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has been identified by Netskope Threat Labs, showcasing a complex multi-layer infection chain designed to bypass modern security defenses. This campaign, active in 2024, leverages fake job offers from well-known global brands like Bershka, Fragrance Du Bois, John Hardy, and Dear…
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From Infection to Access: A 24-Hour Timeline of a Modern Stealer Campaign
Stealer malware no longer just steals passwords. In 2025, it steals live sessions”, and attackers are moving faster and more efficiently than ever.While many associate account takeovers with personal services, the real threat is unfolding in the enterprise. Flare’s latest research, The Account and Session Takeover Economy, analyzed over 20 million stealer logs and tracked…