Threat Actor Targets Japanese Users With New Ursnif Variant
Security researchers discovered an attack campaign targeting Japanese users with a new variant of Ursnif banking malware.
Geodo Botnets Using New Spam Campaign to Deliver Qakbot Malware
Researchers discovered Geodo botnets using a new spam campaign to deliver samples of Qakbot malware.
LCG Kit Document Builder Now Using Microsoft Word Macros to Install Malware Payloads
A weaponized document builder service known as LCG Kit added the ability to use Microsoft Word macros to load the necessary shellcode for installing malware.
SNAKEMACKEREL Group Uses Brexit-Themed Spear Phishing Attack to Target Government Agencies
Analysts discovered a new spear phishing attack campaign from the SNAKEMACKEREL group that uses fake Brexit-related documents to infiltrate major government agencies and steal information.
New Macro Downloaders Use PUB Files to Compromise Food and Retail Companies
New macro downloaders are sandwiching spam and .PUB files to compromise businesses in the food and retail sector.
TA505 Threat Group Distributes Previously Undocumented tRat Remote Access Trojan
Researchers observed the TA505 threat group spreading a previously undocumented remote access Trojan (RAT) called tRaT.
NARWHAL SPIDER Uses Steganography to Deliver URLZone Malware in Cutwail Spam Campaign
A new Cutwail spam campaign is leveraging steganography — hiding data within images — to compromise devices and download URLZone.
Researchers Find 18 Security Vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader
A free browser plugin for creating, editing and viewing PDF files contains 18 security vulnerabilities that could expose users to remote code execution.
AppleJeus Trojan Targets Both Windows and MacOS in Attack Against Cryptocurrency Exchange
A recent attack against a cryptocurrency exchange planted a Trojan that spread across both Windows and MacOS machines to steal information and digital coins, according to security researchers.
Modular Remote Access Trojan Uses Sophisticated Techniques to Evade Detection
According to security researchers, a new modular remote access Trojan (RAT) is using several sophisticated techniques to fly under the radar of traditional detection solutions.