A cryptojacking campaign is targeting exposed DevOps servers like Docker and Gitea to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Wiz researchers uncovered a cryptojacking campaign, tracked as JINX-0132, targeting exposed DevOps applications like Nomad, Consul, Docker, Gitea to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Threat actors behind the campaign are exploiting a wide range of known misconfigurations and vulnerabilities to deliver the miner. […]
On May 27, 2025, authorities seized crypting service sites (including AvCheck, Cryptor, and Crypt.guru) used by vxers to test malware evasion capabilities. An international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice has dismantled an online cybercrime syndicate that provided encryption services to help malware evade detection. On May 27, 2025, authorities seized […]
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape 60 Malicious npm Packages Leak Network and Host Data in Active Malware Campaign Russia-Aligned TAG-110 Targets Tajikistan with Macro-Enabled Word Documents Inside a VenomRAT Malware Campaign Fake Google Meet Page Tricks Users into Running PowerShell Malware […]
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The U.S. sanctioned Funnull Technology and Liu Lizhi for aiding romance scams that caused major crypto losses through fraud infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Philippines-based company Funnull Technology Inc. and its admin Liu Lizhi for enabling romance scams, causing $200M in U.S. victim losses. A romance scam […]
Victoria’s Secret took its website offline after a cyberattack, with experts warning of rising threats against major retailers. American lingerie, clothing, and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret took its website offline following a cyberattack. At this time, the site shows the following message: “Valued customer, we identified and are taking steps to address a security incident. […]
GreyNoise researchers warn of a new AyySSHush botnet compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers, adding a persistent SSH backdoor. GreyNoise discovered the AyySSHush botnet has hacked over 9,000 ASUS routers, adding a persistent SSH backdoor. “Using an AI powered network traffic analysis tool we built called SIFT, GreyNoise has caught multiple anomalous network payloads with zero-effort that […]
PumaBot targets Linux IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine crypto. Darktrace researchers discovered a new botnet called PumaBot targets Linux-based IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine cryptocurrency. PumaBot skips broad internet scans and instead pulls a list of targets from its […]
Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. DomainTools Intelligence (DTI) researchers warn of a malicious campaign using a fake website (“bitdefender-download[.]com”) spoofing Bitdefender’s Antivirus for Windows download page to trick visitors into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT. “A malicious campaign […]
Iranian man pleads guilty to role in Baltimore ransomware attack tied to Robbinhood, admitting to computer and wire fraud conspiracy. Iranian national Sina Gholinejad pleaded guilty to his role in a Robbinhood ransomware scheme that hit U.S. cities, including Baltimore and Greenville. The attacks caused major disruptions and over $19 million in damages to Baltimore […]