The Mirai-based botnet 'RapperBot' has re-emerged via a new campaign that infects IoT devices for DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks against game servers. The malware was discovered by Fortinet researchers last August when it used SSH brute-forcing to spread on Linux servers. By tracing its activities, the researchers found that RapperBot has been operational … [Read more...] about Updated RapperBot malware targets game servers in DDoS attacks
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New malware in popular games like PUBG, Roblox, Minecraft leak player’s financial data: Report
Some of the most popular games across different platforms, seem to have fallen victim to malware that is comprising user data. Games such as Roblox, FIFA, PUBG and Minecraft are among 28 games that were exploited by malware. These attacks were conducted between July 2021 and June this year, affecting more than 3,84,000 users using around 92,000 malicious files. A report by … [Read more...] about New malware in popular games like PUBG, Roblox, Minecraft leak player’s financial data: Report
SharkBot malware sneaks back on Google Play to steal your logins
A new and upgraded version of the SharkBot malware has returned to Google's Play Store, targeting banking logins of Android users through apps that have tens of thousands of installations. The malware was present in two Android apps that did not feature any malicious code when submitted to Google's automatic review. However, SharkBot is added in an update occurring after … [Read more...] about SharkBot malware sneaks back on Google Play to steal your logins
New financially-driven malware targets professionals with Facebook Business account access
New malware is on the loose, and it is specifically created to seize Facebook Business accounts. Most importantly, it is targeting individuals with access to such accounts, such as human resource folks and digital marketers. With this, if you are one of them, you might want to be extra careful online, especially when downloading files that look suspicious. (via … [Read more...] about New financially-driven malware targets professionals with Facebook Business account access
OpenDocument text files (.odt) malware campaign discovered
Security researchers at HP Wolf Security managed to isolate a malware campaign that used OpenDocument text files for distribution. This particular campaign was part of a larger one that was targeting the hotel industry in several South American countries that included Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Columbia and Costa Rica. image credit: HP Threat Research What makes this … [Read more...] about OpenDocument text files (.odt) malware campaign discovered
Windows Malware Effects Remediation Tool: Recover from virus attacks quickly
Malware attacks can hamper several Windows processes once they’ve infected your PC. They’re designed to become undetectable and further infest your computer with malicious functions that may have short-term or prolonged side effects. While Antivirus programs are designed to help safeguard you from malware attacks, an app like the Windows Malware Effects Remediation Tool can … [Read more...] about Windows Malware Effects Remediation Tool: Recover from virus attacks quickly
Remove Malware Quickly with Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes is one of the best anti-malware programs ever made. It has both free and paid versions, but even the free version is worth having around. Here’s how you can use it to remove malware from your PC. Pre-Scan Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from its official website. You might be able to find it on other websites, but you should always be leery of them. Get it … [Read more...] about Remove Malware Quickly with Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
In Android 13, Google is cracking down on malware that uses Accessibility APIs
Malware has been an issue on Android for a long time, and one of the most prominent vectors of attack is through the accessibility services on a user’s phone. Accessibility APIs are powerful tools intended for developers to help aid users with disabilities, as they can read the screen, inject inputs, and more. Unfortunately, that also makes them ripe for abuse, with malware … [Read more...] about In Android 13, Google is cracking down on malware that uses Accessibility APIs
How to Find and Remove Malware With Microsoft Defender Offline
Microsoft has long offered a “Microsoft Defender Offline” tool you can use to perform malware scans from outside of Windows. With Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, this tool is included with Windows, and even easier to launch. Here’s how to use it, no matter which version of Windows you’re on. Microsoft Defender —formerly known as Windows Defender — may prompt you to download … [Read more...] about How to Find and Remove Malware With Microsoft Defender Offline
Qbot malware switches to new Windows Installer infection vector
The Qbot botnet is now pushing malware payloads via phishing emails with password-protected ZIP archive attachments containing malicious MSI Windows Installer packages. This is the first time the Qbot operators are using this tactic, switching from their standard way of delivering the malware via phishing emails dropping Microsoft Office documents with malicious macros on … [Read more...] about Qbot malware switches to new Windows Installer infection vector