Category Archives: Malware Evasion

First-Ever Ransomware Found Using ‘Process Doppelgänging’ Attack to Evade Detection

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Security researchers have spotted the first-ever ransomware exploiting Process Doppelgänging, a new fileless code injection technique that could help malware evade detection.

The Process Doppelgänging attack takes advantage of a built-in Windows funct… Continue reading First-Ever Ransomware Found Using ‘Process Doppelgänging’ Attack to Evade Detection→

New Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Infected Over 500,000 PCs in Just Few Hours

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Two days ago, Microsoft encountered a rapidly spreading cryptocurrency-mining malware that infected almost 500,000 computers within just 12 hours and successfully blocked it to a large extent.

Dubbed Dofoil, aka Smoke Loader, the malware was found dro… Continue reading New Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Infected Over 500,000 PCs in Just Few Hours→

The Rise of Super-Stealthy Digitally Signed Malware—Thanks to the Dark Web

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Guess what’s more expensive than counterfeit United States passports, stolen credit cards and even guns on the dark web?

It’s digital code signing certificates.

A recent study conducted by the Cyber Security Research Institute (CSRI) this week reveal… Continue reading The Rise of Super-Stealthy Digitally Signed Malware—Thanks to the Dark Web→