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cybersecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

"DarkGate Malware Exploits Unpatched Windows Flaw in Zero-Day Attack"

A DarkGate malware campaign exploited a recently patched Microsoft Windows flaw in a zero-day attack, using bogus software installers and Google DoubleClick Digital Marketing open redirects to lead victims to compromised sites hosting the vulnerability. The attack chain involved phishing emails with PDF attachments, open redirects, and fake software installers to deliver the DarkGate malware. Additionally, counterfeit installers for popular software like Adobe Reader and Notion are being used to distribute information stealers, while new stealer malware families like Planet Stealer and Tweaks are being exploited through platforms like YouTube and Discord. Malvertising and social engineering campaigns are also being used to disseminate a wide range of stealer and remote access trojans.

via The Hacker News|

#cybersecurity #darkgate-malware #exploited-flaw

cybersecurity1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ars Technica Targeted in Unprecedented Malware Campaign with Advanced Obfuscation"

Security firm Mandiant reported a never-before-seen malware campaign that used Ars Technica and Vimeo to serve second-stage malware, employing obfuscation techniques to cover its tracks. The campaign, attributed to threat actor UNC4990, involved embedding malicious strings in benign content on the websites, which were automatically retrieved by devices infected with the first-stage malware. This novel approach, along with previous techniques used by UNC4990, demonstrates a sophisticated and evolving threat landscape in cybersecurity.

via Ars Technica|

#ars-technica #cybersecurity #malware-campaign