Researchers have found a new method by which cybercriminals are spreading the DarkGate Loader malware. Until now, DarkGate was typically distributed…
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OpenSSH trojan campaign targets Linux systems and IoT devices
Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign, according to researchers…
Malware authors join forces and target organisations with Domino Backdoor
There’s a new ransomware gang in town, stitched together from members of well known threat creators to push a new kind…
Visitors of tax return e-file service may have downloaded malware
The IRS-authorized electronic filing service for tax returns, eFile.com, has been caught serving a couple of malicious JavaScript (JS) files these…
Malware creator who compromised 10,000 computers arrested
The creator of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), responsible for compromising more than 10,000 computers, has been arrested by law enforcement…
New PHP-based Ducktail infostealer is now after crypto wallets
A phishing campaign known to specifically target employees with access to their company’s Facebook Business and Ads accounts has significantly widened…
“Free Steam games” videos promise much, deliver malware
Gamers are a hot target for scammers, especially in the run up to Christmas. Major games are released throughout the last…
Android Trojan GriftHorse, the gift horse you definitely should look in the mouth
Researchers at Zimperium have discovered an aggressive mobile premium services campaign with over 10 million victims all over the world. The…
The Olympics: a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware
The 2020 Olympics are, after a bit of a delayed start, officially in full swing. So too is the possibility for…
A week in security (February 15 – February 21)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, the spotlight fell on the State of Malware 2021 report, wherein we have seen cyberthreats evolve….