Malware
Kaspersky discovers long time Malware based espionage campaign
Russian Security Firm Kaspersky has uncovered an espionage campaign that was targeting Persian-speaking people in Iran. And information is out that the campaign could have started by a hacking group dubbed Ferocious Kitten that has been active since 2015 and was conducting spying through a highly sophisticated malware named MarkiRAT. Why the malware spreading hackers […]
New Malware campaign spreading through Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant has observed that a new malware campaign is on the prowl that started on December 2nd, 2020 targeting over 50 organizations so far. Researchers say that the campaign was launched by a hacking group named UNC2529 that might be connected to the state funded intelligence belonging to an Asian country. The first […]
Malware to turn WhatsApp into PINK or GOLD
By the time you read this article, most of you might have come across a link via text or email claiming to turn your WhatsApp web and mobile interface into PINK color. But cyber experts claim the link will lead victims to a malware that will help hackers to hack the device and the victim […]
Matryosh Malware targeting Android devices
Chinese Cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360 has discovered a new malware campaign that is being infecting vulnerable android devices, turning them into devices that can be used in automated Distributed Denial of Service(DDoS) campaigns. According to the research conducted by Qihoo, the malware dubbed as Matryosh is found reusing Mirai Botnet Framework to self multiply itself […]
Laptops supplied to children in UK are filled with Russian Malware
The laptops that are being supplied to the children in schools operating in Bradford, Lincolnshire, and Wolverhampton are reported to be filled with Russian malware. The issue was confirmed by the school teachers of the respective schools, who added that the PCs were likely contacting the servers operating in the nation led by Vladimir Putin. […]
Thwarting Malware Attacks with Bitglass
This post was originally published by Will Houcheime. As more and more data is stored in the cloud and companies enable BYOD and remote work, comprehensive threat protection against known and zero-day malware becomes a critical need. Unfortunately, even some of the largest organizations have fallen victim to today’s threats. From operation-disrupting ransomware to viruses that steal […]
‘Olympic Destroyer’ malware used to disrupt Tokyo 2020 Olympics and 2017 French Elections
UK’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed that the cyber attacks launched on the 2018 Winter Olympics held in South Korea and 2017 French Elections were initiated by the Russian Intelligence Agency, GRU. In support to this confirmation, the US Justice Department indicted six Russians suspected to be working for GRU Military Intelligence because they […]
Google identifies McAfee Malware spread on Biden supporters via China
American McAfee Cybersecurity software company seems to have fallen prey to Chinese hackers as Google has identified a hackers campaign from China that has been using McAfee name to spread malware among Joe Biden supporters and staff. Google states that a similar hacking group from Iran was seen targeting President Donald Trump’s US Presidential 2020 […]
Chinese smartphones loaded with money stealing malware
We all know that when it comes to manufacturing of cost effective mobile phones, no one can beat the Chinese companies, especially on price point. So, to all those who are interested in buying a low-cost china made smartphone, here’s a warning. Tecno smart phones that are fondly sold on Amazon are hitting the news […]
New malware dubbed Drovorub doing rounds say FBI and NSA
FBI and NSA have released a joint statement early this week saying that a newly devised Linux malware dubbed ‘Drovorub’ was doing rounds on the internet and the two law enforcement agencies estimate that the malware meant for the backdoor activities was developed to cause disruption of servers in federal agencies just before the 2020 […]
