If you’re still pondering over these questions, here’s the scoop: yes, you definitely need an antivirus, and we…
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FortiGuard Labs Researchers spotted new samples of the RapperBot botnet that support cryptojacking capabilities. FortiGuard Labs researchers have discovered new samples of the RapperBot bot that added cryptojacking capabilities. Researchers from FortiGuard Labs first discovered the previously undetected RapperBot IoT botnet in August, and reported that it is active since mid-June 2022. The bot borrows […]
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Researchers have warned Android users of a new malware that steals two-factor authentication (2FA) codes…
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Recently, it has been observed by JPCERT/CC that threat actors are actively targeting the cryptocurrency exchanges linked to the DangerousPassword attack campaign (aka CryptoMimic or SnatchCrypto), involving the distribution of malware through email sh…
Cybersecurity researchers have issued a warning to Android users about new malware. The malware in question steals two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for a wide range of applications. The malware in question is known as FluHorse, and it has the abil…
The CheckMate ransomware operators have been targeting the Server Message Block (SMB) communication protocol used for file sharing to compromise their victims’ networks. Unlike most ransom campaigns, CheckMate, discovered in 2022, has been quiet throughout its operations. To the best of our knowledge, it doesn’t operate a data leak site. That’s quite unusual for a […]
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U.S. CISA and FBI warned of attacks conducted by the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang against the education sector in the country. The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory warning that the Bl00dy Ransomware group is actively targeting the education sector by exploiting the PaperCut remote-code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-27350. The Bl00dy ransomware has been active since May 2022, […]
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The leak of the source code of the Babuk ransomware allowed 9 ransomware gangs to create their own ransomware targeting VMware ESXi systems. SentinelLabs researchers have identified 10 ransomware families using VMware ESXi lockers based on the source code of the Babuk ransomware that was leaked in 2021. The experts pointed out that these ransomware […]
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Researchers from Trend Micro at Black Hat Asia claim that criminals have pre-infected millions of Android devices with malicious firmware before the devices ever leave their manufacturing. The manufacturing of the gadgets is outsourced to an original e…