Category: Malware

DJVU ransomware

Free Software Turns Malicious: New DJVU Variant Emerges

Security researchers at Cybereason have identified a new variant of the ransomware “DJVU,” masquerading as free software. According to security expert Ralph Villanueva, perpetrators employ a well-known attack scheme, but this time, it involves...

Inferno Drainer Shuts Down

Inferno Drainer Shuts Down After $70 Million Heist

One of the most popular tools for hacking cryptocurrency wallets, Inferno Drainer, announced its definitive closure. On November 26, the service team, in a statement published on Telegram, declared that “time for us to...

ParaSiteSnatcher Chrome extension

ParaSiteSnatcher: Malicious Chrome Extension Targets Latin American Users

Trend Micro has uncovered a malicious Chrome extension named ParaSiteSnatcher, primarily targeting users in Latin America, specifically in Brazil. This extension empowers malefactors to track, manipulate, and purloin sensitive information from various sources, encompassing financial...

WailingCrab malware

WailingCrab Malware Evolves to Evade Detection via MQTT

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new menace has emerged, capturing the attention of IBM X-Force researchers: the WailingCrab malware. Also known as WikiLoader, this multi-component malware has been evolving, especially in...

Phobos ransomware

Beware of the Imposter: Phobos Ransomware Poses as VX-Underground

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, ransomware remains a persistent and formidable adversary. Recently, Qualys Threat Research uncovered a cunning tactic employed by the Phobos ransomware family. This malicious software, known for its...