Cybersecurity News
This New Stealthy JavaScript Loader Infecting Computers with Malware
Threat actors have been found using a previously undocumented JavaScript malware strain that functions as a loader to distribute an array of remote access Trojans (RATs) and information stealers. HP Threat Research dubbed the new, evasive loader “RATDispenser,” with the malware responsible for deploying at least eight different malware families
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint fails to start on Windows Server
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue impacting Windows Server devices preventing the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint security solution from launching on some systems. The enterprise endpoint security platform (previously known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection or Defender ATP) might fail to start or run on devices with a Windows
Discord malware campaign targets crypto and NFT communities
A new malware campaign on Discord uses the Babadeda crypter to hide malware that targets the crypto, NFT, and DeFi communities. Babadeda is a crypter used to encrypt and obfuscate malicious payloads in what appear to be harmless application installers or programs. Starting in May 2021, threat actors have been
New Linux malware hides in cron jobs with invalid dates
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) for Linux that keeps an almost invisible profile by hiding in tasks scheduled for execution on a non-existent day, February 31st. Dubbed CronRAT, the malware is currently targeting web stores and enables attackers to steal credit card data by deploying
Interpol arrests over 1,000 suspects linked to cyber crime
Interpol has coordinated the arrest of 1,003 individuals linked to various cyber-crimes such as romance scams, investment frauds, online money laundering, and illegal online gambling. This crackdown results from a four-month action codenamed ‘Operation HAEICHI-II,’ which took place in twenty countries between June and September 2021. These were Angola, Brunei,
Marine services giant Swire Pacific Offshore hit by ransomware
Marine services giant Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has suffered a Clop ransomware attack that allowed threat actors to steal company data. Swire Pacific Offshore discovered an unauthorized network infiltration onto its IT systems, resulting in the compromise of some employee data. “Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has discovered that it was