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Conti Ransomware Decryptor, TrickBot Source Code Leaked

The decryptor spilled by ContiLeaks won’t work with recent victims. Conti couldn't care less: It's still operating just fine. Still, the dump is a bouquet’s worth of intel.
Threatpost 3 Mar 2022 530 Views

Daxin: A Chinese-linked malware that is dangerous and nearly impossible to detect

Symantec said that the newly-discovered Daxin exhibits a previously unseen level of complexity, and it’s been targeting governments around the world for some time. The post Daxin: A Chinese-linked malware that is dangerous and nearly impossible to detect appeared first on...
TechRepublic 3 Mar 2022 627 Views

TeaBot Trojan Haunts Google Play Store, Again

Malicious Google Play apps have circumvented censorship by hiding trojans in software updates.
Threatpost 3 Mar 2022 313 Views

2022 may be the year cybercrime returns its focus to consumers

Threat analysts expect 2022 to be the tipping point for a shift in the focus of hackers from large companies back to consumers. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 27 Feb 2022 590 Views

Social Media Hijacking Malware Spreading Through Gaming Apps on Microsoft Store

A new malware capable of controlling social media accounts is being distributed through Microsoft's official app store in the form of trojanized gaming apps, infecting more than 5,000 Windows machines in Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, Bermuda, and Spain. Israeli cybersecurity company...
The Hacker News 26 Feb 2022 600 Views

This hotel is using technology in a truly creepy way (but some will like it)

Technology can do anything, right? But should it?
ZDnet 26 Feb 2022 679 Views

Microsoft App Store Sizzling with New ‘Electron Bot’ Malware

The SEO poisoning bot, capable of full system takeover, is actively taking over social media accounts, masquerading as popular games like Temple Run.
threatpost 25 Feb 2022 323 Views

Asustor warns users of Deadbolt ransomware attacks

The hackers are demanding bitcoin ransom payments from an unknown number of users.
ZDnet 24 Feb 2022 729 Views

Ransomware extortion doesn't stop after paying the ransom

A global survey that looked into the experience of ransomware victims highlights the lack of trustworthiness of ransomware actors, as in most cases of paying the ransom, the extortion simply continues. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 24 Feb 2022 698 Views

Security warning: Hackers are using this new malware to target firewall appliances

NCSC, CISA, NSA and FBI issue warning over malware linked to Sandworm hacking group which targets firewalls and provides remote access to networks.
ZDnet 24 Feb 2022 652 Views