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Malware hits Hive OS cryptomining users; steals funds from wallets
The nasty malware specifically targets “wallet configuration” files within Hive OS to steal the victim’s cryptocurrencies.
Email claiming Kaseya patch drops Cobalt Strike malware
The malicious email campaign is claiming to contain a patch for the Kaseya vulnerability but in fact, it is the infamous Cobalt Strike malware.
9 apps with 6M installs stole Facebook logins of Android users
In total, 10 of these Trojan apps were found, out of which, 9 were available on Google Play. Here is the list of malicious apps.
New malware found disguising as privacy tool
Once installed, the malware uses Smoke Loader to drop additional malware such as RedLine and Raccoon Stealer which intensify information-gathering activities.
Colombia arrests suspect wanted by US over Gozi virus
The countries targeted by the Gozi virus included Finland, Germany, United States, and the United Kingdom with victims like NASA.
Microsoft signed a driver called Netfilter, turns out it contained malware
Microsoft signed off a driver, Netfilter, for Windows that contains rootkit malware and has been circulating mainly amongst the gaming community.
New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Defender
Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers; the malware uses the victim's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies for its developers.
6 official Python repositories plagued with cryptomining malware
Six malicious typosquatting packages in the official Python programming language’s PyPI repository are found laced with cryptomining malware.
The Threat of Ransomware on the Rise in 2021
Did you know the first reported instances of ransomware attacks date back to 1989 and they were levied against the healthcare industry?
Watch out Android users as Joker malware is back on Play Store
In the past three years, the Joker malware has made headlines quite frequently by invading applications available on Google Play Store.