Whether you’re downloading a video from YouTube or converting a Word document into a PDF file, there’s a chance that you might be unwittingly handing your personal information straight into the hands of cybercriminals. That’s the warning that has been issued by the FBI, whose Denver Field Office raised the alarm about the danger of … Read more
Mar 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Cybercrime Users searching for pirated software are the target of a new malware campaign that delivers a previously undocumented clipper malware called MassJacker, according to findings from CyberArk. Clipper malware is a type of cryware (as coined by Microsoft) that’s designed to monitor a victim’s clipboard content and facilitate … Read more
EncryptHub, an emerging malware threat actor that has compromised more than 600 organizations, had details about its operations and attack chain exposed by researchers.In a Thursday blog post, Outpost24’s KrakenLabs Threat Intelligence Team outlined the inner workings of the malware operation, including its structure and techniques for infecting and managing infected systems.The new information about … Read more
Feb 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Network Security The threat actor known as Space Pirates has been linked to a malicious campaign targeting Russian information technology (IT) organizations with a previously undocumented malware called LuckyStrike Agent. The activity was detected in November 2024 by Solar, the cybersecurity arm of Russian state-owned telecom company Rostelecom. It’s tracking … Read more
Remote takeover tools have overtaken controlled malware as the preferred method for cybercriminals, according to CrowdStrike, which says that threat actors are now eschewing installed malware payloads and opting for remote control tools that offer an instant payout.“During 2024, adversaries matured faster than ever, innovating techniques and tools as well as finding creative solutions to … Read more