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Category: Malware

Cyber Security / Malware

Silent Threat: Malware-Initiated Scans

Experts at Palo Alto Networks have discovered that cybercriminals are increasingly resorting to so-called “scanning attacks,” initiated by malicious software, to detect vulnerabilities within target networks. Intriguingly, a significant majority of such attacks originate...

Cyber Security / Malware

New Adobe Scam Unleashes Byakugan Malware

Cybersecurity experts are alerting to a new wave of attacks targeting Portuguese-speaking countries using fake Adobe Reader installers to disseminate a multifunctional malware known as Byakugan. The attack commences with a PDF file that,...

Malware

Financial Institutions Targeted: New JsOutProx Surge

Visa has issued a warning about the increased activity of a new version of the malicious software JsOutProx, targeting financial institutions and their clients. The campaign has affected institutions in South and Southeast Asia,...

Malware

Phishing Danger: Latrodectus Malware Deployed

Specialists from Proofpoint and Team Cymru have uncovered a novel malware dubbed Latrodectus, considered an evolution of the well-known IcedID loader, which has been actively deployed in phishing campaigns since November 2023. Initially identified...

Malware

Mispadu Trojan Expands: Europe Now Targeted

The banking trojan Mispadu, previously known for its attacks on Latin America and Spanish-speaking users, is now targeting residents of Italy, Poland, and Sweden. According to research by Morphisec, the campaign’s targets include representatives...

Malware

Vultur Malware Returns: Beware Fake Bank Calls

Cybersecurity specialists have unearthed a new variant of the Android Trojan, code-named Vultur, endowed with sophisticated remote control capabilities and mechanisms for circumventing protection. The company ThreatFabric reported the first version of this malicious...