#malware
#malware

Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools

Fake installers of popular AI tools are spreading various ransomware threats and new malware.

Organizations in B2B sales and marketing are primary targets of these threats.

A fraudulent website promotes a fake AI tool to distribute ransomware.

Chinese APT41 Exploits Google Calendar for Malware Command-and-Control Operations

APT41 is using malicious techniques within Google Calendar for command-and-control activities.

Marketing tech

3 weeks ago

Over 269,000 Websites Infected with JSFireTruck JavaScript Malware in One Month

A large-scale cybersecurity campaign is compromising legitimate websites through malicious JavaScript injections utilizing an obfuscation technique known as JSFireTruck.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

Millions of low-cost Android devices turn home networks into crime platforms

Low-cost streaming devices are compromised by malware, creating networks for illicit activities.

Information security

75+ global orgs hit by suspected Chinese spy crew

China-linked groups have infiltrated over 75 companies with malware to access strategic networks before potential conflicts.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED

The Rise of 'Vibe Hacking' Is the Next AI Nightmare

AI's ability to generate code could lower barriers to cybercrime, posing a greater threat from established hacker groups.

Artificial intelligence

Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools

Fake installers of popular AI tools are spreading various ransomware threats and new malware.

Organizations in B2B sales and marketing are primary targets of these threats.

A fraudulent website promotes a fake AI tool to distribute ransomware.

Chinese APT41 Exploits Google Calendar for Malware Command-and-Control Operations

APT41 is using malicious techniques within Google Calendar for command-and-control activities.

Marketing tech

3 weeks ago

Over 269,000 Websites Infected with JSFireTruck JavaScript Malware in One Month

A large-scale cybersecurity campaign is compromising legitimate websites through malicious JavaScript injections utilizing an obfuscation technique known as JSFireTruck.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

Millions of low-cost Android devices turn home networks into crime platforms

Low-cost streaming devices are compromised by malware, creating networks for illicit activities.

Information security

75+ global orgs hit by suspected Chinese spy crew

China-linked groups have infiltrated over 75 companies with malware to access strategic networks before potential conflicts.

more#cybersecurity

#supply-chain-security

Malicious PyPI, npm, and Ruby Packages Exposed in Ongoing Open-Source Supply Chain Attacks

Malicious packages in multiple repositories have been discovered, posing significant security threats in open-source ecosystems.

1 week ago

Privacy professionals

IDE extensions threaten the software supply chain

Malicious PyPI, npm, and Ruby Packages Exposed in Ongoing Open-Source Supply Chain Attacks

Malicious packages in multiple repositories have been discovered, posing significant security threats in open-source ecosystems.

more#supply-chain-security

1 week ago

Privacy professionals

IDE extensions threaten the software supply chain

#social-engineering

fromSecuritymagazine

Mobile UX

2024 Saw Over 4 Million Mobile Social Engineering Attacks

Growth hacking

Crooks posing as job hunters to malware-infect recruiters

fromSecuritymagazine

Mobile UX

2024 Saw Over 4 Million Mobile Social Engineering Attacks

Growth hacking

Crooks posing as job hunters to malware-infect recruiters

more#social-engineering

Microsoft makes Outlook safer with more attachment blocking

Starting in July, Microsoft will block .library-ms and .search-ms file types in Outlook to mitigate phishing risks and vulnerabilities associated with these file types.

Information security

Websites selling hacking tools to cybercriminals seized

A coordinated international effort disrupted a cybercriminal syndicate, leading to the seizure of malware crypting services.

Marketing tech

Dutch police takes Counter Antivirus service AVCheck offline

Cryptocurrency

fromDatabreaches

Websites selling hacking tools to cybercriminals seized

A coordinated international effort disrupted a cybercriminal syndicate, leading to the seizure of malware crypting services.