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malware-network-security1 year ago•2 min saved

Beware of Malware-Laden Spoofed Video Meeting Scams

Threat actors are using fake websites mimicking popular video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet to distribute malware targeting Android and Windows users, including Remote Access Trojans (RATs). The malicious sites, hosted on domains resembling legitimate ones, offer downloads for Android, iOS, and Windows apps, with the Windows download triggering the installation of a batch script that executes a PowerShell script to deliver the trojan. Additionally, a new malware called WogRAT is targeting Windows and Linux systems through a free online notepad platform, while financially motivated cybercriminals are conducting high-volume phishing campaigns to steal corporate credentials and deploy various malware families.

via The Hacker News|

#cybersecurity-threats #malware-distribution #malware-network-security

cybersecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

"Bumblebee Malware Strikes U.S. Businesses with Fresh Tactics"

The Bumblebee malware, linked to Conti and Trickbot cybercrime syndicate, has resurfaced in phishing campaigns targeting US organizations, using fake voicemail notifications to distribute malicious documents with VBA macros. This marks a significant departure from previous distribution methods and may indicate evasion tactics or niche targeting. The resurgence of Bumblebee and other malware loaders like DarkGate and Pikabot suggests a broader increase in cybercrime activities, filling the void left by the disruption of QBot's payload distribution market.

via BleepingComputer|

#bumblebee-malware #cybercrime #cybersecurity