PlugX Trojan disguised as a legitimate Windows open-source tool in recent attacks

Researchers detailed a new wave of attacks distributing the PlugX RAT disguised as a legitimate Windows debugger tool. Trend Micro uncovered a new wave of attacks aimed at distributing the PlugX remote access trojan masqueraded as an open-source Windows debugger tool called x32dbg. The legitimate tool allows to examine kernel-mode and user-mode code, crash dumps, or CPU […]

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February 27, 2023
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Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of three men as the result of an extensive investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering The suspects were arrested by the Amsterdam […]

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February 27, 2023
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PureCrypter used to deliver AgentTesla to govt organizations

An unknown threat actor is targeting government organizations with the PureCrypter downloader, Menlo Security firm reported.  Menlo Labs researchers uncovered an unknown threat actor is using the PureCrypter downloader in attacks aimed at government entities. The campaign relies on the domain of a compromised non-profit organization as a C2 server to deliver a second-stage payload. […]

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February 27, 2023
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ChromeLoader campaign uses VHD files disguised as cracked games and pirated software

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. Researchers from Ahnlab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently uncovered a malware campaign distributing the ChromeLoader using VHD files. ChromeLoader is a malicious Chrome browser extension, it is classified as a pervasive browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to redirect user traffic. […]

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February 27, 2023
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