Malware

CVE-2017-0199: Crooks exploit PowerPoint Slide Show files to deliver malwareCVE-2017-0199: Crooks exploit PowerPoint Slide Show files to deliver malware

CVE-2017-0199: Crooks exploit PowerPoint Slide Show files to deliver malware

According to Trend Micro, cyber criminals abuse the CVE-2017-0199 vulnerability to deliver malware via PowerPoint Slide Show. In April Microsoft fixed the CVE-2017-0199  vulnerability…

8 years ago
The Disdain exploit kit appears in the threat landscapeThe Disdain exploit kit appears in the threat landscape

The Disdain exploit kit appears in the threat landscape

The Disdain exploit kit is available for rent on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis for prices of $80, $500,…

8 years ago
MUGHTHESEC, a signed Mac adware that hijacks the victim’s browser for profitMUGHTHESEC, a signed Mac adware that hijacks the victim’s browser for profit

MUGHTHESEC, a signed Mac adware that hijacks the victim’s browser for profit

Experts spotted a new signed Mac adware dubbed MUGHTHESEC that hijacks victim's browser for profit and can be removed only…

8 years ago
Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian IsraBye wiper spreads as a ransomwareAnti-Israel and pro-Palestinian IsraBye wiper spreads as a ransomware

Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian IsraBye wiper spreads as a ransomware

Malware researchers discovered an anti-Israel & pro-Palestinian data wiper dubbed IsraBye that is spreading as a ransomware. Malware researcher Jakub…

8 years ago
DNA Contains Instructions for Biological and Computer VirusesDNA Contains Instructions for Biological and Computer Viruses

DNA Contains Instructions for Biological and Computer Viruses

University of Washington scientists have created an experiment that shows how DNA can be used to not only create biologic…

8 years ago
Ukrainian Man charged with spreading the NotPetya ransomwareUkrainian Man charged with spreading the NotPetya ransomware

Ukrainian Man charged with spreading the NotPetya ransomware

The Cyber Police of Ukraine arrested a Ukraine man that allegedly distributed the NotPetya/ExPetr malware resulting in the infection of…

8 years ago
Malware campaign targets Russian-Speaking companies with a new BackdoorMalware campaign targets Russian-Speaking companies with a new Backdoor

Malware campaign targets Russian-Speaking companies with a new Backdoor

Trend Micro spotted a new espionage campaign that has been active for at least 2 months and that is targeting Russian-speaking…

8 years ago
Experts found a link between the KONNI attacks and DarkHotel campaigns against NKExperts found a link between the KONNI attacks and DarkHotel campaigns against NK

Experts found a link between the KONNI attacks and DarkHotel campaigns against NK

Experts at Cylance noticed that the decoy document used in KONNI attacks is similar to the one used in recent campaigns of…

8 years ago
Mamba ransomware is back and targets organizations in Brazil and Saudi ArabiaMamba ransomware is back and targets organizations in Brazil and Saudi Arabia

Mamba ransomware is back and targets organizations in Brazil and Saudi Arabia

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab discovered a new wave of attack leveraging the Mamba ransomware that hit organizations in Brazil and…

8 years ago

Creator of the Ebury botnet sentenced to 46 months in jail

US authorities sentenced a Russian man to 46 months in prison and accused him of operating an Ebury botnet composed of tens…

8 years ago