This malware uses Word files to download PowerShell script from GitHub
It is not exceptional for hackers to use Microsoft Word macros as the forerunners of an in-depth attack on bulk users. An unidentified group of […]
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Microsoft discovers new malware that could infect you browser and silently inject ads into Google results
Microsoft 365 Defender Research team has released more information about a widespread malware attack injecting malicious ads to Search Engine result pages. The team has […]
Cybercriminals can deploy malware to Windows machines using Telegram
Cybercriminals are now able to infect Windows computers with a different type of malware that can be controlled using Telegram, a cloud-based encrypted messaging app […]
Beware! Fake Malwarebytes antivirus installer caught distributing cryptocurrency malware
Security researchers have observed a new CyrptoJacking campaign where fake Malwarebytes installation files distribute cryptocurrency malware onto infected PCs. These coinminer programs generate cryptocurrencies such […]
FBI warns US companies about ‘Chinese’ backdoor malware stealing data
A government-mandated value-added tax (VAT) software is silently installing a backdoor malware on the networks of the US-based companies operating in China, the US Federal […]
The world saw 375 new cyber attacks every minute during the pandemic!
As the world fought against the pandemic, cybercriminals tried everything they could to keep cashing in on the panic. Hackers and threat actors not only […]
Windows 10 still vulnerable to malware that steals Internet banking credentials
Windows 10 users, beware. Emotet malware is on the loose yet again, Microsoft has warned. According to the company, a massive Emotet campaign has resurfaced […]
Chinese malware behind massive cyberattack on Australian networks; Exploits critical vulnerabilities
According to the Australian government, the country’s networks came under attack recently. The security advisory states one of the vulnerabilities exploited by hackers is linked […]
New Metamorfo malware promotes DLL Hijacking using legitimate software, warns researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new technique employed by the Metamorfo malware campaign that primarily targets financial firms. Banking trojans aren’t new phenomena. In the […]
Microsoft, Intel use Deep Learning techniques to determine seriousness of malware threats
Microsoft and Intel are together studying novel applications of Deep Learning, which is a Machine Learning technique, for malware classification. As part of this collaboration, […]
There were 18 million COVID-19 malware and phishing attempts last week!
New lesser-known apps and remote work and communication tools increase the risk of coronavirus COVID-19 related scams and frauds. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people around […]
Beware! Hackers trying to push Coinminer malware alongside Zoom installer
Over the last few days, we have come across several security and privacy issues with the video conferencing service: Zoom, a popular enterprise video-conferencing service […]
Hackers try to use coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak to their advantage
Gone are the days when problems related to the physical world around us were limited to the physical world. These days, cybercriminals try to use […]
Microsoft cracks down on Necurs botnet after tracking it for eight years
Microsoft has cracked down on Necurs, a botnet that had been active since at least 2012. In fact, for the past eight years, Microsoft kept […]
Hackers using Coronavirus (COVID-19) scare to target e-mail addresses and install malware
Researchers have come across a new technique employed by hackers to drop a payload using an infected MS-Word document. Similar to a recent incident where […]
This malicious Word file could end up planting a RAT on your computer!
Hackers have been caught fooling people into installing a Remote Access Tool (RAT) with the help of a fake NortonLifelock document. A remote access tool […]
This Android malware could steal Google Authenticator codes meant to ensure your safety
Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware Cerberus, which is capable of stealing security codes from your Google Authenticator app. In case you were […]
Stalkerware tracking apps set to become a nightmare for mobile users in 2020
Attackers are more interested in your personal data than anything else. Researchers discovered that the number of attacks on users’ personal data had increased exponentially. […]
Beware of Emotet malware that uses SMS phishing to steal your banking information
Malware attacks have consistently been on the rise for the past several years. Now these days, attackers try out different ways to gain unauthorized access […]
Adware threats for Business dominate on Mac, Android, and Windows
Malwarebytes is a security software company which offers consumers and businesses protection against threat. The threats not just include viruses but Malware, Trojans, Adware, and […]
