Tag: malware
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Brazilian LofyGang Resurfaces After Three Years With Minecraft LofyStealer Campaign
A cybercrime group of Brazilian origin has resurfaced after more than three years to orchestrate a campaign that targets Minecraft players with a new stealer called LofyStealer (aka GrabBot).”The malware disguises itself as a Minecraft hack called ‘Slinky,’” Brazil-based cybersecurity company ZenoX said in a technical report. “It uses the official game icon to induce…
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Vidar Malware Hides Payloads in JPEG and TXT Files
Malware authors are increasingly using multi-stage delivery techniques to evade detection, blending malicious payloads into seemingly harmless file formats. New reporting from Cybersecurity News reveals that Vidar is delivering its payload through JPEG and TXT files while leveraging scripting, obfuscation, and in-memory execution to remain undetected. The campaign combines multiple evasion layers, making it difficult…
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Fake Tax Audits and Updates Fuel Silver Fox Malware Campaign
A China-linked threat group known as Silver Fox is running a new wave of cyber campaigns using fake tax audit notifications and software update lures to deliver malware across Asia. Active since at least 2022, the group initially focused on financially motivated attacks but, since 2024, has evolved into a dual-purpose operation combining cybercrime and…
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Open-source IPFire DNS Firewall blocks malware and phishing at the resolver
The IPFire project shipped Core Update 201 for its 2.29 release line, bringing DNS-layer domain blocking into the open-source firewall distribution. The update replaces two … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/28/open-source-ipfire-dns-firewall/
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Open-source IPFire DNS Firewall blocks malware and phishing at the resolver
The IPFire project shipped Core Update 201 for its 2.29 release line, bringing DNS-layer domain blocking into the open-source firewall distribution. The update replaces two … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/28/open-source-ipfire-dns-firewall/
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Fake KYC Android Malware Spreads via WhatsApp to Hijack Bank Accounts
A new Android malware campaign is masquerading as a “Banking KYC” verification app and spreading via WhatsApp messages to target banking users in India. The malware is delivered as an APK shared over WhatsApp, posing as an urgent bank KYC or account verification update similar to previously reported Indian banking fraud campaigns. Victims are told…
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Fake Document Reader App Hits 10K Downloads, Spreads Anatsa Malware
A newly discovered malicious Android application masquerading as a document reader was found on the Google Play Store, infecting users with the notorious Anatsa banking trojan. The app, which had already surpassed 10,000 downloads before its removal, highlights the ongoing threat of malware slipping through official app marketplaces. The malicious app was hosted on the…
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GlassWorm malware attacks return via 73 OpenVSX “sleeper” extensions
A new wave of the Glassworm campaign is targeting the OpenVSX ecosystem with 73 “sleeper” extensions that turn malicious after an update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/glassworm-malware-attacks-return-via-73-openvsx-sleeper-extensions/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Fast16 Malware, XChat Launch, Federal Backdoor, AI Employee Tracking & More
Everything is dumb again. This week feels broken in a very familiar way. Old tricks are back. New tools are doing shady crap. Supply chains got hit. Fake help desks worked. Weird research showed how easy some attacks still are.Most of it feels like stuff we should have fixed years ago. Bad extensions. Stolen creds.…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Fast16 Malware, XChat Launch, Federal Backdoor, AI Employee Tracking & More
Everything is dumb again. This week feels broken in a very familiar way. Old tricks are back. New tools are doing shady crap. Supply chains got hit. Fake help desks worked. Weird research showed how easy some attacks still are.Most of it feels like stuff we should have fixed years ago. Bad extensions. Stolen creds.…
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US, UK authorities warn that Firestarter backdoor malware survives patching
A federal agency was impacted by a hacking campaign that exploited flaws in Cisco devices. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/us-uk-authorities-firestarter-backdoor-malware-patching/818531/
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Hackers impersonate Microsoft Teams help desk to breach corporate networks
Hackers are impersonating Microsoft Teams help desk workers to trick victims into installing data-stealing malware, researchers found. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/microsoft-teams-hackers-mandiant
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Hackers impersonate Microsoft Teams help desk to breach corporate networks
Hackers are impersonating Microsoft Teams help desk workers to trick victims into installing data-stealing malware, researchers found. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/microsoft-teams-hackers-mandiant
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New Malware Hides Behind Obfuscation and Staged Payloads
A newly identified malware campaign is leveraging advanced obfuscation techniques and multi-stage payload delivery to bypass traditional security defenses, according to recent analysis from Joe Sandbox. The attack begins with a highly targeted spear-phishing email sent to employees of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and PPIC3 in Pakistan. The email impersonates an internal consultant…
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20-Year-Old Malware Rewrites History of Cyber Sabotage
Researchers have uncovered a malware framework dubbed fast16 that predates Stuxnet by 5 years. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/20-year-old-malware-rewrites-history-of-cyber-sabotage
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Fake YouTube Downloads Spread Vidar Malware to Steal Corporate Logins
A new Vidar infostealer campaign is abusing fake software download links on YouTube to compromise corporate employees and sell their stolen credentials on Russian cybercrime marketplaces. In the investigated case, the victim was searching for software on YouTube and likely followed a link in the video description that led to a third”‘party file”‘sharing service. From…
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UNC6692 Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware
UNC6692 hackers exploit Microsoft Teams with fake IT alerts to deploy SNOW malware, steal credentials, and breach corporate networks in advanced attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/unc6692-hackers-microsoft-teams-snow-malware/
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Attackers use MS Teams, fake mailbox repair utility to breach organizations
A threat group has penetrated corporate networks by impersonating IT helpdesk staff on Microsoft Teams, tricking employees into downloading malware and surrendering their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/27/attackers-use-ms-teams-fake-mailbox-repair-utility/
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Fake Income Tax Notices Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting India’s tax season by launching sophisticated phishing campaigns that impersonate the Income Tax Department to deliver dangerous malware to unsuspecting taxpayers. The malicious operation uses fake assessment notices and tax compliance warnings to trick victims into downloading malware-laden files that grant attackers persistent access to compromised systems. The phishing campaign, which has…
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Researchers Uncover 73 Fake VS Code Extensions Delivering GlassWorm v2 Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged dozens of Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX repository that are linked to a persistent information-stealing campaign dubbed GlassWorm.The cluster of 73 extensions has been identified as cloned versions of their legitimate counterparts. Of these, six have been confirmed to be malicious, with the remaining acting…
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Linux ELF Malware Generator Evades ML Detection With Semantic-Preserving Changes
As Linux continues to dominate high-performance computing, cloud services, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, it has become a prime target for cybercriminals. However, while much research has focused on manipulating Windows executables to bypass security, the Linux Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) has largely been ignored. To address this gap, researchers at the Czech…
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Attacken auf Firmennetzwerke: Hacker tricksen Teams-Nutzer mit Spam aus
Google-Forscher warnen vor einer Hackergruppe, die Nutzer bei Microsoft Teams austrickst, um gefährliche Malware in Firmennetzwerke zu schleusen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/attacken-auf-firmennetzwerke-hacker-tricksen-teams-nutzer-mit-spam-aus-2604-208048.html
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Fast16: Pre-Stuxnet malware that targeted precision engineering software
Fast16 is a pre-Stuxnet malware that tampered with precision software and spread itself. Evidence suggests links to U.S. operations during early cyber tensions. SentinelOne uncovered Fast16, a sabotage malware used in 2005, years before Stuxnet. The malicious code is written in Lua and targeted high-precision calculation software, altering results and spreading across systems. The malware…
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North Korean Hackers Target Pharma Firms with Malware-Laced Excel Attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers are using weaponized Excel-themed files to infect pharmaceutical and life science companies with malware, abusing Windows shortcut files, PowerShell, and cloud storage for stealthy data theft. The campaign begins with highly tailored spear”‘phishing emails sent to drug manufacturers and related life science organizations. Messages typically reference legitimate”‘sounding topics such as ERP…
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North Korean Hackers Target Pharma Firms with Malware-Laced Excel Attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers are using weaponized Excel-themed files to infect pharmaceutical and life science companies with malware, abusing Windows shortcut files, PowerShell, and cloud storage for stealthy data theft. The campaign begins with highly tailored spear”‘phishing emails sent to drug manufacturers and related life science organizations. Messages typically reference legitimate”‘sounding topics such as ERP…
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Researchers Identify Fast16 Sabotage Malware That Pre-Dates Stuxnet
The “fast16” malware may have been used to target Iran’s nuclear program prior to Stuxnet First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fast16-sabotage-malware-winds/
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NPM Worm Hits Namastex Packages, Steals Secrets Across Registries
A newly uncovered npm malware campaign is targeting packages linked to Namastex Labs, abusing developer trust to steal sensitive secrets and silently spread across both npm and PyPI ecosystems. The malicious activity centers on Namastex.ai, a company that promotes AI consulting services and autonomous agent systems through its Automagik product line. A set of legitimate-looking…
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Vidar Malware Conceals Payloads in JPEG, TXT Files to Evade Detection
Vidar has evolved from a basic Arkei-based credential stealer into a multi-stage, stealth-focused infostealer that now hides second”‘stage payloads within JPEG and TXT files to evade modern defenses. First observed in 2018, Vidar now operates as a mature Malware”‘as”‘a”‘Service (MaaS) with flexible delivery, multi”‘stage execution, and strong data”‘theft capabilities. Attackers weaponize trending topics and trusted ecosystems,…
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Fast16 Malware Targets High-Value Systems With Sabotage Capabilities
A previously unknown cyber sabotage framework called fast16, whose core components date back to 2005. This makes it the earliest known sabotage malware of its kind, predating the infamous Stuxnet worm by at least five years. The fast16 framework consists of two primary components: a Lua-powered service binary called svcmgmt.exe and a kernel driver named…