Leading Game Publishers Hit Hard by Leaked-Credential Epidemic
Over 500,000 leaked credentials tied to the top two dozen leading gaming companies are for sale online. Continue reading Leading Game Publishers Hit Hard by Leaked-Credential Epidemic
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Live Coronavirus Map Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals constantly latch on to news items that captivate the public’s attention, but usually they do so by sensationalizing the topic or spreading misinformation about it. Recently, however, cybercrooks have started disseminating real-time, accurate information about global infection rates tied to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to infect computers with malicious software. Continue reading Live Coronavirus Map Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals taking advantage of the Coronavirus
In recent weeks, we have witnessed cybercriminals trying to cash in on global fears about the novel coronavirus. Analysts across various intelligence vendors have observed that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the outbreak. As many individuals se… Continue reading Cybercriminals taking advantage of the Coronavirus
Chrome 80 encryption change blocks AZORult password stealer
Evidence is emerging that a change made to Chrome 80 might have disrupted the popular data and user profile stealing malware AZORult. Continue reading Chrome 80 encryption change blocks AZORult password stealer
Hackers clone ProtonVPN website to drop password stealer malware
By Sudais Asif
Currently, ProtonVPN has more than 2 million users around the world and that makes it a lucrative target for cybercriminals.
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Scammers are trying to exploit coronavirus concerns to breach companies
Hackers are preying upon fears about the new coronavirus from China by sending companies malicious emails cloaked as warnings about the economic repercussions that could occur as the illness spreads. Researchers from the email security firm Proofpoint discovered a series of phishing attempts aimed at businesses in sectors that are particularly vulnerable to a disruption in trade because of the coronavirus, such as manufacturing, transportation and finance. The messages feature subject lines like “Coronavirus – Brief note for the shipping industry,” then direct recipients to download a Microsoft Word document promising more information. That Word file activates a strain of malicious software, AZORult, which allows attackers to make off with sensitive data. “The malware actors doing this appear to be from Russia and Eastern Europe, and while they aren’t part of an [advanced persistent threat] group, they clearly understand the economic concerns surrounding the Coronavirus,” Sherrod DeGrippo, Proofpoint’s senior director for threat research […]
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AZORult Campaign Adopts Novel Triple-Encryption Technique
Popular trojan is sneaking its way onto PCs via malspam campaign that uses three levels of encryption to sneak past cyber defenses. Continue reading AZORult Campaign Adopts Novel Triple-Encryption Technique
Hackers using Drake’s kiki do you love me to drop Lokibot malware
By Waqas
Azorult and Lokibot are two of the most malicious malware and here is what these two do upon infecting the device.
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Drake Lyrics Used as Calling Card in Malware Attack
A hacker who apparently likes the musician Drake leaves lyrics from the artist’s song In My Feelings behind in an attack that delivers malware Lokibot or Azorult. Continue reading Drake Lyrics Used as Calling Card in Malware Attack
DeathRansom Campaign Linked to Malware Cornucopia
One threat actor appears to be behind several ongoing, related campaigns. Continue reading DeathRansom Campaign Linked to Malware Cornucopia