Hackers have used poisoned documents to deliver malware payloads for years. Recently though, researchers at the security company Cofense have spotted a new twist to the ploy, aimed squarely at HR departments. The recently detected campaign uses fake resume attachments to deliver Quasar Remote Administration Tool. It is affectionately known as RAT … [Read more...] about Hackers Are Using Resumes To Deliver Malicious Software
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Watch Out For Old Hacking Technique Offering Free Downloads
An old hacking technique is getting new attention from hackers around the world, and it underscores the fact that people must exercise extreme caution when it comes to deciding who to trust and where to download files from. Hackers have long been in the business of spoofing legitimate sites; making exact replicas of popular websites offering a … [Read more...] about Watch Out For Old Hacking Technique Offering Free Downloads
New Adware Uses Interesting Technique To Avoid Detection
Being more of a nuisance than anything, adware doesn't see as many innovations as other forms of malware. Once in a while, an adware developer surprises the security researchers. That happened recently when two researchers working for enSilo discovered an innovation in an adware strain, known as DealPly. As Adi Zeligson and Rotem Kerner … [Read more...] about New Adware Uses Interesting Technique To Avoid Detection
New Spyware Is Targeting WhatsApp Messages
Recently, Kaspersky Labs has identified a new strain of malware to be concerned about, and it is spreading across the internet. Called FinSpy, it specifically targets WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices. An analysis of the code reveals that the spyware was created by a German company called Gamma Group and that it is primarily used by state … [Read more...] about New Spyware Is Targeting WhatsApp Messages
Android Malware Can Replace Real Apps With Fake Apps
Security researchers at Check Point have discovered a disturbing new strain of Android malware that's as ingenious as it is disturbing. It is effective because it is designed to replace a rapidly expanding number of apps with poisoned copies. The app copies still retain their core functionality, making the malware notoriously difficult to … [Read more...] about Android Malware Can Replace Real Apps With Fake Apps
Researchers Recently Discovered A New Mysterious Malware Strain
Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Anomali have discovered a completely new type of malware that's disturbing on several levels. Worse is the fact that the researchers aren't quite sure what it does. The new strain has been dubbed 'IPStorm' by its creators, who at this point, remain unknown. Of interest is the fact that it is the first malware … [Read more...] about Researchers Recently Discovered A New Mysterious Malware Strain
