Malware

We talk about all the newest threats, malware strains, and cybersecurity events related to malware in this category. Keep up with new malware methods, attack vectors, and the best ways to find and stop malware. Our reporting shows how malware changes over time and how it affects the safety of systems and data.

Hackers Exploit COM Objects for Fileless Malware and Lateral MovementHackers Exploit COM Objects for Fileless Malware and Lateral Movement

Hackers Exploit COM Objects for Fileless Malware and Lateral Movement

Security researchers Dylan Tran and Jimmy Bayne have unveiled a new fileless lateral movement technique that exploits trapped Component Object…

5 hours ago
New IOCONTROL Malware Let Attackers Control Critical Infrastructure & Gain Remote AccessNew IOCONTROL Malware Let Attackers Control Critical Infrastructure & Gain Remote Access

New IOCONTROL Malware Let Attackers Control Critical Infrastructure & Gain Remote Access

A new malware strain called IOCONTROL has emerged, posing a significant threat to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational…

5 hours ago
YouTube Creators Targeted by Weaponized Brand Deals Using ‘Clickflix’ Attack TacticYouTube Creators Targeted by Weaponized Brand Deals Using ‘Clickflix’ Attack Tactic

YouTube Creators Targeted by Weaponized Brand Deals Using ‘Clickflix’ Attack Tactic

A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting YouTube creators, leveraging fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware. Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK…

8 hours ago
Raspberry Robin Unveils 200 Unique Domains Used by Threat ActorsRaspberry Robin Unveils 200 Unique Domains Used by Threat Actors

Raspberry Robin Unveils 200 Unique Domains Used by Threat Actors

In a significant development, cybersecurity firm Silent Push has identified nearly 200 unique command and control (C2) domains associated with…

13 hours ago
Cybercriminals Bypass Security Using Legitimate Tools & Browser Extensions to Deliver MalwareCybercriminals Bypass Security Using Legitimate Tools & Browser Extensions to Deliver Malware

Cybercriminals Bypass Security Using Legitimate Tools & Browser Extensions to Deliver Malware

In the second half of 2024, cybercriminals have increasingly leveraged legitimate Microsoft tools and browser extensions to bypass security measures…

1 day ago
Banking Malware Infects 248,000 Mobile Users Through Social Engineering TechniquesBanking Malware Infects 248,000 Mobile Users Through Social Engineering Techniques

Banking Malware Infects 248,000 Mobile Users Through Social Engineering Techniques

In 2024, the number of users affected by mobile banking malware skyrocketed to nearly 248,000, a staggering 3.6-fold increase from…

1 day ago
Researchers Compare Malware Development in Rust vs C and C++Researchers Compare Malware Development in Rust vs C and C++

Researchers Compare Malware Development in Rust vs C and C++

Security researcher Nick Cerne from Bishop Fox has published findings comparing malware development in Rust versus traditional C/C++ languages. The…

1 day ago
CAPE from Cuckoo v1 Enables Malware Analysis in a Secure Isolated Sandbox EnvironmentCAPE from Cuckoo v1 Enables Malware Analysis in a Secure Isolated Sandbox Environment

CAPE from Cuckoo v1 Enables Malware Analysis in a Secure Isolated Sandbox Environment

CAPE, derived from Cuckoo v1, is a sophisticated malware sandbox designed to execute malicious files in an isolated environment while…

1 day ago
Multistage Info-Stealer SnakeKeylogger Targets Individuals and Businesses to Steal Login CredentialsMultistage Info-Stealer SnakeKeylogger Targets Individuals and Businesses to Steal Login Credentials

Multistage Info-Stealer SnakeKeylogger Targets Individuals and Businesses to Steal Login Credentials

SnakeKeylogger, a sophisticated multistage malware, has emerged as a significant threat to both individuals and businesses by targeting sensitive login…

1 day ago
New Malware Targets Android Users by Abusing Cross-Platform Framework for EvasionNew Malware Targets Android Users by Abusing Cross-Platform Framework for Evasion

New Malware Targets Android Users by Abusing Cross-Platform Framework for Evasion

A recent discovery by the McAfee Mobile Research Team has highlighted a new wave of Android malware campaigns that utilize…

1 day ago
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