Tag: malware
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 573 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Hidden VMs: how hackers leverage QEMU to stealthily steal data and spread malware Nexcorium Mirai variant…
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Hidden VMs: how hackers leverage QEMU to stealthily steal data and spread malware
Tags: control, data, detection, endpoint, hacker, malicious, malware, open-source, ransomware, sophosAttackers abuse QEMU to hide malware in virtual machines, bypass detection, steal data, and deploy ransomware without leaving any trace. Sophos researchers report a rise in attackers abusing QEMU, an open-source emulator, to hide malicious activity inside virtual machines. By running malware in a VM, attackers avoid endpoint security controls and leave minimal traces on…
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Nexcorium Mirai Variant Weaponises TBK DVR Vulnerability in Fresh IoT Botnet Push
A newly discovered Mirai malware variant named Nexcorium is actively targeting unpatched Internet of Things (IoT) devices. According to recent threat research from FortiGuard Labs, attackers are exploiting a severe vulnerability in TBK DVR systems to build a massive botnet capable of launching destructive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The campaign primarily focuses on CVE-2024-3721, a…
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New RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, Massiv Android Malware Found Targeting 800 Apps
New research from Zimperium reveals four active Android malware campaigns, RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv, targeting over 800 banking apps globally. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/recruitrat-saferrat-astrinox-massiv-android-malware/
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New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine
Hackers are abusing n8n workflows to deliver malware and evade detection, according to Cisco Talos, using trusted automation to bypass security defenses. The post New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-hackers-abuse-n8n-workflows-malware-delivery/
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New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mirai-variant-nexcorium-dvr-devices-ddos-attacks/
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New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mirai-variant-nexcorium-dvr-devices-ddos-attacks/
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TP-Link Routers Hit by Mirai in CVE-2023-33538 Attacks
Hackers are actively scanning for vulnerable TP-Link home routers to push Mirai-style malware, abusing CVE-2023-33538 in a new wave of automated attacks. While the current exploit attempts are technically flawed, researchers warn that the underlying bug is real and dangerous when combined with default credentials and end”‘of”‘life firmware. It affects TL”‘WR940N v2/v4, TL”‘WR740N v1/v2 and…
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Industrial Systems Hit by New Email-Worm Threat Wave
Email-borne worms are driving a fresh wave of incidents against industrial control systems (ICS), even as overall malware activity on these networks appears to be slowly declining. New data from Q4 2025 shows that phishing-driven distribution of the XWorm backdoor has sharply shifted the risk landscape for operational technology (OT) environments worldwide. The share of…
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Industrial Systems Hit by New Email-Worm Threat Wave
Email-borne worms are driving a fresh wave of incidents against industrial control systems (ICS), even as overall malware activity on these networks appears to be slowly declining. New data from Q4 2025 shows that phishing-driven distribution of the XWorm backdoor has sharply shifted the risk landscape for operational technology (OT) environments worldwide. The share of…
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Industrial Systems Hit by New Email-Worm Threat Wave
Email-borne worms are driving a fresh wave of incidents against industrial control systems (ICS), even as overall malware activity on these networks appears to be slowly declining. New data from Q4 2025 shows that phishing-driven distribution of the XWorm backdoor has sharply shifted the risk landscape for operational technology (OT) environments worldwide. The share of…
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“Your shipment has arrived” email hides remote access software
This DHL-themed email tries to get recipients to install remote access software attackers can use to deploy further malware, including ransomware. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/your-shipment-has-arrived-email-hides-remote-access-software/
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New ZionSiphon Malware Discovered Targeting Israeli Water Systems
Tags: malwareResearchers at Darktrace have identified ZionSiphon, a new malware targeting Israeli water treatment plants. Learn how this OT-focused… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/zionsiphon-malware-target-israeli-water-systems/
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New CGrabber and Direct-Sys Malware Spread Through GitHub ZIP Files
Hackers spread CGrabber and Direct-Sys malware through GitHub ZIP files, bypassing security tools to steal passwords, crypto wallets, and user data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cgrabber-direct-sys-malware-github-zip-files/
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Inside ZionSiphon: politically driven malware aims at Israeli water systems
New ZionSiphon malware targets water systems, and allows attackers to alter pressure and chlorine levels. A flaw makes it ineffective for now. Darktrace analyzed ZionSiphon, a new malware designed to target water treatment and desalination systems, which aims to disrupt operations by altering hydraulic pressure and increasing chlorine levels to unsafe levels. The malware combines…
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Inside ZionSiphon: politically driven malware aims at Israeli water systems
New ZionSiphon malware targets water systems, and allows attackers to alter pressure and chlorine levels. A flaw makes it ineffective for now. Darktrace analyzed ZionSiphon, a new malware designed to target water treatment and desalination systems, which aims to disrupt operations by altering hydraulic pressure and increasing chlorine levels to unsafe levels. The malware combines…
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Inside ZionSiphon: politically driven malware aims at Israeli water systems
New ZionSiphon malware targets water systems, and allows attackers to alter pressure and chlorine levels. A flaw makes it ineffective for now. Darktrace analyzed ZionSiphon, a new malware designed to target water treatment and desalination systems, which aims to disrupt operations by altering hydraulic pressure and increasing chlorine levels to unsafe levels. The malware combines…
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Facebook-Falle: Wie APT37-Hacker per Freundschaftsanfrage Malware verbreiten
Die nordkoreanische Hackergruppe APT37 nutzt Facebook-Profile für gezieltes Social Engineering. Wie Angreifer über manipulierte PDF-Software vollen Zugriff auf Nutzerdaten erlangen und welche Spionagetaktiken aktuell im Einsatz sind. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/facebook-hacker-malware
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ZionSiphon Malware Hits Israeli Desalination Plants
Hackers are experimenting with new malware designed to sabotage Israeli desalination and water treatment plants using a tool dubbed “ZionSiphon,”. However, the current sample appears to be a faulty or developmental build rather than a fully operational weapon. The code checks IPv4 ranges such as 2.52.0.02.55.255.255, 79.176.0.079.191.255.255, and 212.150.0.0212.150.255.255, all of which are geolocated to…
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AI platform n8n abused for stealthy phishing and malware delivery
Attackers abuse AI automation platform n8n to run phishing campaigns, deliver malware, and evade security by using trusted infrastructure. Threat actors are exploiting the popular AI workflow automation platform n8n to launch advanced phishing campaigns, deliver malware, and collect device data through automated emails. By using trusted infrastructure, they can bypass traditional security controls and…
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From clinics to government: UAC-0247 expands cyber campaign across Ukraine
CERT-UA reports UAC-0247 targeting Ukrainian clinics and government bodies with malware stealing data from Chromium browsers and WhatsApp. CERT-UA has revealed a cyber campaign by the threat actor UAC-0247 targeting Ukrainian government entities and municipal healthcare facilities, including clinics and emergency hospitals. The operation between March and April 2026, used malware designed to steal sensitive…
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Mirax malware campaign hits 220K accounts, enables full remote control
Mirax, a new Android RAT, spread via Meta ads, infected 220,000 users and turns devices into SOCKS5 proxies, giving attackers full remote control. Mirax is a new Android remote access trojan spreading through ads on Meta platforms, targeting mainly Spanish-speaking users and reaching over 220,000 accounts. The malicious code lets attackers fully control infected devices…
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Cargo theft malware actor spent a month inside a decoy network before researchers pulled the plug
Proofpoint researchers executed a malicious payload from a threat actor known to target trucking and logistics companies in late February 2026, doing so inside a decoy … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/16/cargo-theft-malware-actor-decoy-network/
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ZionSiphon malware designed to sabotage water treatment systems
A new malware called ZionSiphon, specifically designed for operational technology, is targeting water treatment and desalination environments to sabotage their operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zionsiphon-malware-designed-to-sabotage-water-treatment-systems/
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Android-Trojaner gibt sich als Bank oder Behörde aus
Sicherheitsforscher von Infoblox und der vietnamesischen Organisation Chong Lua Dao haben eine weitreichende Malware-Infrastruktur aufgedeckt, die gezielt auf Mobile-Banking-Nutzer abzielt. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/android-trojaner-bank-oder-behoerde
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Hackers exploit Marimo flaw to deploy NKAbuse malware from Hugging Face
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Marimo reactive Python notebook to deploy a new variant of NKAbuse malware hosted on Hugging Face Spaces. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-marimo-flaw-to-deploy-nkabuse-malware-from-hugging-face/
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Android-Trojaner gibt sich als Bank oder Behörde aus
Sicherheitsforscher von Infoblox und der vietnamesischen Organisation Chong Lua Dao haben eine weitreichende Malware-Infrastruktur aufgedeckt, die gezielt auf Mobile-Banking-Nutzer abzielt. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/android-trojaner-bank-oder-behoerde
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New AgingFly malware used in attacks on Ukraine govt, hospitals
A new malware family named ‘AgingFly’ has been identified in attacks against local governments and hospitals that steal authentication data from Chromium-based browsers and WhatsApp messenger. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-agingfly-malware-used-in-attacks-on-ukraine-govt-hospitals/