RAT
Microsoft: New RAT malware used for crypto theft, reconnaissance
Microsoft has discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) that employs “sophisticated techniques” to avoid detection, maintain persistence, and extract sensitive data. While the malware (dubbed StilachiRAT) hasn’t yet reached widespread distribution, Microsoft says it decided to publicly share indicators of compromise and mitigation guidance to help network defenders detect this threat and reduce its […]
Hacker infects 18,000 “script kiddies” with fake malware builder
A threat actor targeted low-skilled hackers, known as “script kiddies,” with a fake malware builder that secretly infected them with a backdoor to steal data and take over computers. Security researchers at CloudSEK report that the malware infected 18,459 devices globally, most located in Russia, the United States, India, Ukraine, and Turkey. “A trojanized version […]
‘Bitter’ cyberspies target defense orgs with new MiyaRAT malware
A cyberespionage threat group known as ‘Bitter’ was observed targeting defense organizations in Turkey using a novel malware family named MiyaRAT. MiyaRAT is used alongside the WmRAT malware, which is cyberespionage malware previously associated with Bitter. Proofpoint discovered the campaign and reports that the new malware is likely reserved for high-value targets, deployed only sporadically. Bitter […]
FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. As a private industry notification (PIN) published on Monday explains, the attackers focus their attacks on Chinese-branded devices that are still waiting for security patches or have already reached the end […]
Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware
A new ‘FakeUpdate’ campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie backdoor. FakeUpdate is a cyberattack strategy used by a threat group known as ‘SocGolish’ who compromises or creates fake websites to show visitors fake update prompts for a variety of applications, such […]
New Android malware wipes your device after draining bank accounts
A new Android malware that researchers call ‘BingoMod’ can wipe devices after successfully stealing money from the victims’ bank accounts using the on-device fraud technique. Promoted through text messages, the malware poses as a legitimate mobile security tool and can steal up to 15,000 EUR per transaction. According to researchers analyzing it, BingoMod is currently under […]