A new information stealer has been found leveraging Lua bytecode for added stealth and sophistication, findings from McAfee Labs reveal. The cybersecurity firm has assessed it to be a variant of a known malware called RedLine Stealer owing to the fact that the command-and-control (C2) server IP address has been previously identified as associated with […]
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Ransomware Ongoing Innovation and Sophistication Drive Unparalleled Profits Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 7, 2024 Happy days are here again – if you’re a ransomware hacker. (Image: Shutterstock) Unwelcome news from the ransomware frontlines: Attackers are continuing to innovate and have launched more sophisticated attacks, collectively storming […]
The emergence of ten new Android banking malware families in 2023 highlights the increasing sophistication and capabilities of these trojans, including automated transfer systems, social engineering tactics, and live screen-sharing capabilities.
Brand impersonation in cyber-attacks has reached new levels of sophistication, a recent research article by Abnormal Security has highlighted. Traditionally observed in financial institutions and social media sites, threat actors are now employing multi-stage attacks with a high degree of personalization. A study published by Abnormal CISO, Mike Britton, revealed a case where attackers impersonated the […]
Ransomware attacks have only increased in sophistication and capabilities over the past year. From new evasion and anti-analysis techniques to stealthier variants coded in new languages, ransomware groups have adapted their tactics to bypass common defense strategies effectively. This article will cover just some of those new developments in Q3-2023 as well as give predictions […]