Cybersecurity

Threat Actors Deliver Malware via YouTube Video Game Cracks  | Proofpoint US

Key takeaways  Proofpoint identified multiple YouTube channels distributing malware by promoting cracked and pirated video games and related content.  The video descriptions include links leading to the download of information stealers.  The activity likely targets consumer users who do not have the benefits of enterprise-grade security on their home computers.  Overview  Threat actors often target […]

Cybersecurity

Chinese Malware Appears in Earnest Across Cybercrime Threat Landscape | Proofpoint US

Key Takeaways Proofpoint has observed an increase in activity from specific malware families targeting Chinese-language speakers. Campaigns include Chinese-language lures and malware typically associated with Chinese cybercrime activity. Newly observed ValleyRAT is emerging as a new malware among Chinese-themed cybercrime activity, while Sainbox RAT and related variants are recently active as well. The increase in […]