XWorm Malware Adopts New Infection Chain to Bypass Security Detection

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated evolution in XWorm malware operations, with the backdoor campaign implementing advanced tactics to evade detection systems. The Trellix Advanced Research Center has documented this significant s…

Android droppers evolved into versatile tools to spread malware

Android droppers now spread banking trojans, SMS stealers, and spyware, disguised as government or banking apps in India and Asia. ThreatFabric researchers warn of a shift in Android malware: dropper apps now deliver not just banking trojans, but also SMS stealers and spyware, mainly in Asia. Google’s Pilot Program enhances Play Protect by scanning Android […]

Crooks exploit Meta malvertising to target Android users with Brokewell

Cybercriminals spread Brokewell via fake TradingView Premium ads on Meta, stealing crypto and data with remote control since July 2024. Bitdefender warns threat actors are abusing Meta ads to spread fake TradingView Premium apps for Android, delivering Brokewell malware to steal crypto and data. “Bitdefender researchers recently uncovered a wave of malicious ads on Facebook […]

North Korea’s APT37 deploys RokRAT in new phishing campaign against academics

ScarCruft (APT37) launches Operation HanKook Phantom, a phishing campaign using RokRAT to target academics, ex-officials, and researchers. Cybersecurity firm Seqrite Labs uncovered a phishing campaign, tracked as dubbed Operation HanKook Phantom, by the North Korea-linked group APT37 (aka Ricochet Chollima, ScarCruft, Reaper, and Group123). Threat actors are using a fake “National Intelligence Research Society Newsletter […]

AI Waifu RAT Exploits Users with Advanced Social Engineering Tactics

A sophisticated new malware campaign has emerged that weaponizes artificial intelligence and social engineering to target niche online communities. Security researchers have identified the “AI Waifu RAT,” a remote access trojan that masquer…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 539 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Lab Dookhtegan hacking group disrupts communications on dozens of Iranian ships New zero-click exploit allegedly used […]