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EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance
Malware

EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Cobian RAT author crowdsourcing malware botnet distribution
Malware

Cobian RAT author crowdsourcing malware botnet distribution

Zscaler has discovered a remote access Trojan (RAT) designed by an author who appears to be crowdsourcing the payload and infection spread.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives
Network Detection and Response

Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives

A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users
Firewalls

HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users

Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy
Managed Security Services Provider

NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy

NTT Security has shuffled its senior management team for EMEA as it refreshes its approach to managed security services in South Africa and Europe.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs
Malware

KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs

Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Malware

OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft

Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
The need for internet security on your devices
Malware

The need for internet security on your devices

As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks
Firewalls

Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks

Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms
Malware

TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms

Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Young cybercriminals 'more motivated by peer respect than financial gain'
Malware

Young cybercriminals 'more motivated by peer respect than financial gain'

An increasing number of young cybercriminals are motivated by a sense of notoriety and popularity with their peers rather than financial gain.

By Welivesecurity • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan
Malware

Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan

The malware lures users into enabling macros to see the supposed leads and customer lists. The lists are fake.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian
Firewalls

Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian

The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Dridex banking trojan targets Australian organisations
Email

Dridex banking trojan targets Australian organisations

Proofpoint has detected a massive spike in Dridex banking trojans that are targeting Australian organisations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Fake eWAY invoice contains malicious macro attachments
Malware

Fake eWAY invoice contains malicious macro attachments

MailGuard has detected a new email scam masquerading as eWAY, embedding malicious macros in fake transaction confirmations to download malware.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Malware

Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.

By Lukas Stefanko • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Malware

Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update

A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

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