The malware is delivered through a fake Google Chrome update that is shown while using the web browser. Brokewell is under active development and features a mix of extensive device takeover and remote control capabilities.
How It Works The sequence begins with threat actors creating a fake site on a web hosting service, which remains undetected by the hosting service itself. When a user searches for relevant information and clicks on a link from the search results, they unknowingly access the malicious site. Interestingly, if the user directly enters the […]
An unidentified attacker hacked a Czech news service’s website and published a fake story on Tuesday claiming that an assassination attempt had been made against the newly elected Slovak president, Peter Pellegrini. According to the government-owned public service Czech News Agency (CTK), the attacker posted the false article directly to its website, meaning the story […]
Insikt Group examines a large-scale Russian-language cybercrime operation using fake Web3 gaming initiatives to distribute malware designed to steal information from both macOS and Windows users. These Web3 games, which are based on blockchain technology, offer the potential for financial gains through cryptocurrency earnings. Web of Deceit: The Rise of Imitation Web3 Gaming Scams and […]
A recent analysis by Cyble has revealed a concerning escalation in the fake e-shop campaign, signaling a looming threat to banking security across various regions. Initially focused on Malaysian banks, this e-shop phishing campaign has now extended its reach to financial institutions in Vietnam and Myanmar. What sets this phishing campaign apart from others on […]
Hackers are using Facebook advertisements and hijacked pages to promote fake Artificial Intelligence services, such as MidJourney, OpenAI’s SORA and ChatGPT-5, and DALL-E, to infect unsuspecting users with password-stealing malware.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development A Fake Software Library Made Up by a ChatBot Was Downloaded More Than 35,000 Times Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • April 5, 2024 Generative artificial intelligence can hallucinate its way into providing an opportunity for hackers. (Image: Shutterstock) Generative artificial intelligence is good […]
Internet security experts have detected and blocked nearly 13,000 fake investment platform domains across more than 7000 IPs in January 2024, a 25% increase from December 2023. The figure comes amid growing concerns over the escalating threat of online investment scams, which continue to prey on unsuspecting individuals worldwide. According to data from the Federal Trade […]
Mar 07, 2024NewsroomMalware / Network Security Threat actors have been leveraging fake websites advertising popular video conferencing software such as Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom to deliver a variety of malware targeting both Android and Windows users since December 2023. “The threat actor is distributing Remote Access Trojans (RATs) including SpyNote RAT for Android platforms, […]