Malware

Experts discover a new sophisticated malware dubbed xRAT tied to mRAT threatExperts discover a new sophisticated malware dubbed xRAT tied to mRAT threat

Experts discover a new sophisticated malware dubbed xRAT tied to mRAT threat

Researchers at Lookout spotted a new mobile remote access Trojan dubbed xRAT tied to 2014 “Xsser / mRAT” surveillance campaign against Hong…

8 years ago
Google removed almost 300 Android apps involved in DDoS attackGoogle removed almost 300 Android apps involved in DDoS attack

Google removed almost 300 Android apps involved in DDoS attack

Google removed almost 300 Android apps from the official Play Store after expert at ESET reported they were abused for…

8 years ago
US Government website was hosting a JavaScript downloader delivering Cerber ransomwareUS Government website was hosting a JavaScript downloader delivering Cerber ransomware

US Government website was hosting a JavaScript downloader delivering Cerber ransomware

Security experts discovered last week that a US government website was hosting a JavaScript downloader used to deliver the Cerber…

8 years ago
Experts spotted a malware campaign using HoeflerText Popups to push RAT MalwareExperts spotted a malware campaign using HoeflerText Popups to push RAT Malware

Experts spotted a malware campaign using HoeflerText Popups to push RAT Malware

Experts spotted a new EITest campaign leveraging HoeflerText Popups to target Google Chrome users and push NetSupport Manager RAT or…

8 years ago
Vxer is offering Cobian RAT in the underground, but it is backdooredVxer is offering Cobian RAT in the underground, but it is backdoored

Vxer is offering Cobian RAT in the underground, but it is backdoored

Malware writer is offering for free a malware dubbed Cobian RAT in the underground, but the malicious code hides an…

8 years ago

Android Banking Trojan MoqHao targets South Korea users

Security researchers from McAfee have spotted a new Android banking Trojan dubbed MoqHao, targeting South Korean users via SMS phishing messages. Attackers…

8 years ago
India and Pakistan hit by state-sponsored cyber espionage campaignIndia and Pakistan hit by state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign

India and Pakistan hit by state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign

The security firm Symantec has discovered another cyber espionage campaign against India and Pakistan which is likely to be state-sponsored.…

8 years ago
Chinese APT17 group leverages fake Game of Thrones leaks as luresChinese APT17 group leverages fake Game of Thrones leaks as lures

Chinese APT17 group leverages fake Game of Thrones leaks as lures

Researchers at Proofpoint spotted a cyber espionage campaign leveraging recent Game of Thrones episode leaks and attribute it to Chinese APT17…

8 years ago
Defray Ransomware used in targeted attacks on Education and Healthcare verticalsDefray Ransomware used in targeted attacks on Education and Healthcare verticals

Defray Ransomware used in targeted attacks on Education and Healthcare verticals

Researchers at Proofpoint spotted Defray Ransomware, a new ransomware used in a targeted campaign against education and healthcare organizations. Earlier…

8 years ago
Watch out! Adware spreading via Facebook MessengerWatch out! Adware spreading via Facebook Messenger

Watch out! Adware spreading via Facebook Messenger

Security experts from Kaspersky Lab have spotted an ongoing cross-platform malware campaign that leverages Facebook Messenger. Security experts from Kaspersky Lab have spotted an…

8 years ago