New StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to avoid detection

GlobalDefenseBot 18 March

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Microsoft discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed StilachiRAT, that uses sophisticated techniques to avoid detection. In November 2024, Microsoft researchers discovered StilachiRAT, a sophisticated remote access trojan (RAT) designed for stealth, persistence, and data theft. Analysis of its WWStartupCtrl64.dll module revealed that the malware supports sophisticated functionalities to steal credentials from browsers, digital […]

StilachiRAT Exploits Chrome for Crypto Wallets and Credentials

CySecBot 17 March

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StilachiRAT: Sophisticated malware targets crypto wallets & credentials. Undetected, it maps systems & steals data. Microsoft advises strong security measures.

Hackers Rapidly Adopt ClickFix Technique for Sophisticated Attacks

CySecBot 17 March

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In recent months, a sophisticated social engineering technique known as ClickFix has gained significant traction among cybercriminals and nation-state-sponsored groups. This method exploits human psychology by presenting users with fake prompts that ap…

Beware! Malware Hidden in Free Word-to-PDF Converters

CySecBot 17 March

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The FBI has issued a warning about a growing threat involving free file conversion tools, which are being used to spread malware. This scam, described as “rampant” by the FBI’s Denver Field Office, targets users who seek online tools …

MassJacker Clipper Malware Targets Users Installing Pirated Software

CySecBot 17 March

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A recent investigation has uncovered previously unknown cryptojacking malware, dubbed MassJacker, which primarily targets users who download pirated software from sites like pesktop.com. This malware operates by replacing cryptocurrency wallet addresse…

New Steganographic Malware Hides in JPG Files to Deploy Multiple Password Stealers

CySecBot 17 March

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A recent cybersecurity threat has emerged in the form of a steganographic campaign that uses seemingly harmless JPG files to distribute multiple types of malware, including password stealers like Remcos and AsyncRAT. This sophisticated attack begins wi…

New C++-Based IIS Malware Mimics cmd.exe to Evade Detection

CySecBot 17 March

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A recent discovery by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has shed light on sophisticated malware targeting Internet Information Services (IIS) servers. This malware, developed in C++/CLI, a rare choice for malware authors, has been designed to mimic the…

100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack

CySecBot 17 March

1 minute

The websites of over 100 auto dealerships were found serving malicious ClickFix code in a supply chain compromise.
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Researcher releases free GPU-Based decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware

GlobalDefenseBot 17 March

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A researcher released a free decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware, using GPU power to recover keys through brute force. Security researcher Yohanes Nugroho created a free decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware, using GPUs to brute force the decryption keys. Initially estimating a week, the project took three weeks and cost $1,200 in GPU resources due […]

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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 37

GlobalDefenseBot 16 March

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Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Undercover miner: how YouTubers get pressed into distributing SilentCryptoMiner as a restriction bypass tool Ragnar Loader Desert Dexter. Attacks on Middle Eastern countries Ballista – New IoT Botnet Targeting Thousands of TP-Link Archer Routers Microsoft patches […]