Tag: malware
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6 critical mistakes that undermine cyber resilience (and how to fix them)
Tags: attack, automation, backup, best-practice, business, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, guide, identity, intelligence, malware, metric, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, soc, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityGuide to Managing Strong Personalities During a Cybercrisis. Mistake 2: Fragmented asset and risk views: Fragmented asset and risk views make it difficult for teams to understand what is actually in their environment and where the most pressing exposures reside. When devices, configurations, and identity data live in separate tools or are maintained inconsistently, gaps…
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Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads
NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices. The post Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-novoice-malware-android-google-play-50-apps/
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CrystalX RAT: new MaaS malware combines spyware, stealer, and remote access
CrystalX RAT, a new sophisticated MaaS malware, combines spyware, data theft, and remote access, allowing attackers to monitor victims. In March 2026, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a Telegram-based campaign promoting a previously unknown malware sold as a MaaS with three subscription tiers. The Trojan offers a wide range of features, including RAT capabilities, data theft, keylogging,…
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Neue SparkCat-Malware in Google Play und App Store
Eine neue Version der SparkCat-Malware verbreitet sich über beliebte Apps in Google Play und im App Store. Sie kann heimlich Fotos auswerten und sensible Daten wie Krypto-Wallet-Zugangsdaten abgreifen. Experten warnen vor gezielten Angriffen auf Nutzer in Asien und weltweit. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/neue-sparkcat-malware
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Claude Code source leak exploited to spread malware
A source code leak involving Anthropic’s Claude Code tool quickly escalated into a cybersecurity threat, as attackers seized on the exposed files to lure developers into … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/03/claude-code-leak-github-malware/
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Malicious Chrome Extension >>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<< Targets Users, Steals Conversations
Security researchers have uncovered a malicious Google Chrome extension named >>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<< Targets Users, Steals Conversations appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/malicious-chrome-extension-targets-chatgpt-users/
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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Claude Code leak used to push infostealer malware on GitHub
Threat actors are exploiting the recent Claude Code source code leak by using fake GitHub repositories to deliver Vidar information-stealing malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/claude-code-leak-used-to-push-infostealer-malware-on-github/
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They thought they were downloading Claude Code source. They got a nasty dose of malware instead
Tags: malwareSource code with a side of Vidar stealer and GhostSocks First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/trojanized_claude_code_leak_github/
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Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp Attachments Spreading Backdoor on Windows PCs
Microsoft warns of a WhatsApp attachments spreading VBS malware that installs backdoors on Windows PCs, giving hackers remote access and control systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-whatsapp-attachments-backdoor-windows-pcs/
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Threat actor UAC-0255 impersonate CERT-UA to spread AGEWHEEZE malware via phishing
Threat actors impersonated CERT-UA to send phishing emails with AGEWHEEZE malware, tricking victims into installing a fake “security tool.” A threat actor, tracked as UAC-0255, impersonated CERT-UA in a phishing campaign, sending emails to about 1 million users. The messages urged victims to download a password-protected archive from Files.fm and install a fake “specialized software,”…
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GitHub Used as Covert Channel in Multi-Stage Malware Campaign
LNK files use GitHub C2, embedded decoders and PowerShell for persistence and data exfiltration First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/github-covert-multi-stage-malware/
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Possible US Government iPhone Hacking Tool Leaked
Tags: data-breach, defense, exploit, google, government, group, hacking, iphone, malware, tool, vulnerabilityWired writes (alternate source): Security researchers at Google on Tuesday released a report describing what they’re calling “Coruna,” a highly sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit that includes five complete hacking techniques capable of bypassing all the defenses of an iPhone to silently install malware on a device when it visits a website containing the exploitation code.…
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RFQ Malware Campaign Uses DOCX, RTF, JS, and Python
Hackers are abusing DOCX, RTF, JavaScript, PowerShell, and Python to deliver an in”‘memory Cobalt Strike beacon in a stealthy spear”‘phishing campaign that impersonates Boeing procurement under the tag NKFZ5966PURCHASE. The operation chains six stages, relies heavily on living”‘off”‘the”‘land binaries, and reuses the same encryption keys across all known samples, creating both strong evasion and clear…
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Nur schwer löschbar: Android-Malware millionenfach über Google Play verteilt
Eine über den Google Play Store verbreitete Android-Malware nutzt alte Lücken aus, um tief ins System einzudringen. Anwender merken davon nichts. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nur-schwer-loeschbar-android-malware-millionenfach-ueber-google-play-verteilt-2604-207201.html
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TrueConf zero-day vulnerability exploited to target government networks
Suspected China-nexus attackers have leveraged a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-3502) in the TrueConf client application to distribute malware within government networks in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/02/trueconf-zero-day-vulnerability-cyber-espionage/
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TA416 Broadens Europe Spy Campaign With Web Bugs and Malware
China-aligned threat actor TA416 has resumed large-scale espionage against European governments. It is now expanding to Middle Eastern diplomatic targets, combining web bug reconnaissance with constantly evolving malware delivery chains that culminate in a customized PlugX backdoor. From mid-2025, TA416 restarted regular targeting of European government and diplomatic entities after a two”‘year lull, with a…
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WhatsApp Attack Chain Delivers VBS, Cloud Payloads, MSI Backdoor
A new malware campaign that abuses WhatsApp messages to deliver malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files to Windows users, enabling persistent remote access through unsigned MSI installers. The campaign starts with WhatsApp messages carrying VBS attachments that appear benign but execute as scripts when opened on Windows. Once launched, the initial script creates hidden folders…
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‘NoVoice’ Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices
A new Android malware named NoVoice was found on Google Play, hidden in more than 50 apps that were downloaded at least 2.3 million times. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/novoice-android-malware-on-google-play-infected-23-million-devices/
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CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of a new phishing campaign in which the cybersecurity agency itself was impersonated to distribute a remote administration tool known as AGEWHEEZE.As part of the attacks, the threat actors, tracked as UAC-0255, sent emails on March 26 and 27, 2026, posing as CERT-UA to…
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Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs
Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks. The post Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-malware-windows-attack/
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Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures
A multi-pronged phishing campaign is targeting Spanish-speaking users in organizations across Latin America and Europe to deliver Windows banking trojans like Casbaneiro (aka Metamorfo) via another malware called Horabot.The activity has been attributed to a Brazilian cybercrime threat actor tracked as Augmented Marauder and Water Saci. The e-crime group was first documented by Trend Micro…
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Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass
Microsoft is calling attention to a new campaign that has leveraged WhatsApp messages to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files.The activity, beginning in late February 2026, leverages these scripts to initiate a multi-stage infection chain for establishing persistence and enabling remote access. It’s currently not known what lures the threat actors use to trick…
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Zero-Day-Schwachstelle in abgehärteten Videokonferenz-Tool Trueconf
Check Point Research (CPR) hat eine bisher unbekannte Zero-Day-Sicherheitslücke in der Videokonferenz-Software <> aufgedeckt. Wie die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Software Technologies herausfanden, konnten Angreifer vertrauenswürdige, lokal installierte Software-Updates missbrauchen. Sie verbreiteten so unbemerkt Malware in mehreren südostasiatischen Behörden und Regierungsapparaten. Die Täter mussten also weder auf Phishing, also den Diebstahl von Anmeldedaten, noch auf Exploits…