XWorm: Analyzing New Infection Tactics With Old Payload

Introduction: Attackers are continuously developing different techniques to infect systems and steal sensitive information. A recent campaign a multi-stage infection chain that starts with a LNK file, which lures the victim into opening an invoice in a web browser. In the background, it performs a series of malicious activities that infect the system with a […]

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What is Malware?

What is malware? A dictionary-like definition is “malicious software that attacks computers, smartphones, and other connected devices.” In fact, “malware”…

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Iranian Hackers Targeting Iraqi Government: Security Firm

Hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the Iranian government have deployed malware to Iraqi government networks. 
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RansomHub ransomware gang relies on Kaspersky TDSKiller tool to disable EDR

Researchers observed the RansomHub ransomware group using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. The RansomHub ransomware gang is using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, Malwarebytes ThreatDown Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team observed. TDSSKiller a legitimate tool developed by the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to […]

Quad7 botnet evolves to more stealthy tactics to evade detection

The Quad7 botnet evolves and targets new  SOHO devices, including Axentra media servers, Ruckus wireless routers and Zyxel VPN appliances. The Sekoia TDR team identified additional implants associated with the Quad7 botnet operation. The botnet operators are targeting multiple SOHO devices and VPN appliances, including TP-LINK, Zyxel, Asus, D-Link, and Netgear, exploiting both known and […]