Tagged: malware

March 5, 2025 @ 11:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an “analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024.” On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly “26 million devices compromised… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The Managed Detection and Response… Read More

February 27, 2025 @ 10:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX and SlowMist noted in a report that on February 14, 2025, multiple users reported unauthorized access to their wallet assets. On-chain data analysis indicated that the incidents “exhibited characteristics of mnemonic phrase/private key leakage.” Further follow-ups with affected users revealed “that most of them… Read More

February 25, 2025 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered hundreds of open source repositories with multistaged malware targeting gamers and crypto investors within a new campaign that was dubbed by Kaspersky as GitVenom. The infected projects include an automation instrument for “interacting with Instagram accounts, a… Read More

February 6, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in the Apple App Store and Google Play. This is said to be the “first known instance” of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. Kaspersky said they found comments in the code written in Chinese, possibly… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 5:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, several users on X reported a phishing attack disguised as Zoom meeting links, according to an update from SlowMist. In one case, SlowMist pointed out that a victim installed malicious software after clicking on a fake Zoom meeting link, reportedly resulting in the “theft… Read More

December 27, 2024 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lazarus’ key operation – “Operation DreamJob” – continues to evolve with sophisticated tactics (involving malware and malicious activities) that have persisted for over five years, according to Kaspersky‘s Global Research and Analysis Team. The targets reportedly include workers from a nuclear-related organization, who were infected… Read More

December 21, 2024 @ 6:56 am By Michael Wong  |  

Cybercriminal activity on the dark web surged in 2024, with significant growth in discussions around crypto-drainer malware and advertisements for corporate database breaches, according to Kaspersky’s latest Security Bulletin. The report highlights an evolving cyber threat landscape, with increased interest in malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets… Read More

December 17, 2024 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a rise in 2024, as revealed by the Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky reported a “40% spike” in corporate database ads on a prominent dark web forum, highlighting cybercriminals’ “growing focus on… Read More

December 5, 2024 @ 10:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky’s detection systems have reportedly discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a “14% increase” compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts “reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to 2023.” These… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NordVPN has shared insights on “unmasking” dark web deals. The team at NordVPN have looked at what tools and scams are trending among hackers this holiday / shopping season. According to the update, dark-minded hackers are able to find scam and phishing kits as well… Read More

November 9, 2024 @ 1:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SteelFox has reportedly exploited Foxit PDF Editor and AutoCAD for banking data theft and covert crypto mining. Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team has uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that “exploits popular software, such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD and JetBrains.” The attackers… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite the arrest of key operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has reportedly “discovered a new light version focused on Mexico, targeting around 30 banks.” These findings are to… Read More

May 10, 2024 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyber threat landscape. The report reveals significant “increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats to digital financial assets.” 2023 witnessed a substantial rise… Read More

April 15, 2024 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than half of all devices (55%) targeted by password-stealer attacks in 2023 were infected with the Redline malware, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has found. As the malware development market continues to flourish with new stealers, such as Lumma, for the last three years Redline… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Promon, the provider of application shielding technology responsible for recently uncovering FjordPhantom, an emerging cyber threat targeting banks in Southeast Asia, reveals the findings of its research into “the susceptibility of the world’s top banking apps to this sophisticated new strain of malware.” In September… Read More

August 28, 2023 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Metro Bank’s ‘Scam of the Month’ of August 2023 is a warning “about the rise in malware attacks against UK bank customers.” Malware, or malicious software, is “designed by criminals to compromise devices including computers, laptops, and mobile phones.” Globally, 5.5 billion malware attacks “were… Read More

December 24, 2022 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services “to impersonate brands and direct users to malicious sites that host ransomware and steal login credentials and other financial information.” Cybercriminals purchase advertisements that “appear within internet search results using a… Read More

December 22, 2022 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Group-IB, which claims to be one of the global cybersecurity leaders, has presented its findings about Godfather, an Android banking Trojan that is currently being utilized by cybercriminals “to attack users of leading banking and crypto exchange applications in 16 countries.” To date, Godfather has… Read More

July 11, 2022 @ 7:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Comodo Security Solutions has announced a rebranding to Xcitium, as the company launches its patented “zero threat” endpoint technology “to combat an increase in ransomware and other malware across all industries.” Xcitium Zero Threat is reportedly “the only solution on the market that entirely eliminates… Read More