A malicious Google Chrome extension, dubbed FacexWorm, has been targeting cryptocurrency exchanges via Facebook Messenger, according to researchers at Trend Micro. FaceExWorm was first identified last August by Kaspersky Labs researcher David … [Read more...] about FacexWorm Targets Facebook Messenger
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Android Trojan Is Targeting Asia Users
Kaspersky Labs has warned of an Android Trojan, dubbed Roaming Mantis, pretending to be a series of popular mobile applications in order to fool victims into installing the Android malware. Its targets are largely Asian users, particularly … [Read more...] about Android Trojan Is Targeting Asia Users
DNS Hijacking Used to Spread Malware
The new Roaming Mantis malware, discovered by Kaspersky Labs, which infiltrates Android smartphones to steal data and take control of devices, is operating via DNS hijacking. DNS hijacking is a kind of attack, which hackers use to redirect user … [Read more...] about DNS Hijacking Used to Spread Malware
Telegram Zero-Day Spreads Malware
Russian security researchers at the Kaspersky Lab have identified a new malware campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Telegram Messenger, primarily used to spread malware, which mines cryptocurrencies including Monero and ZCash, without the … [Read more...] about Telegram Zero-Day Spreads Malware
PYLOT Malware Targets Russian Entities
In September of last year, Palo Alto’s Unit 42 reported on its finding updated CMSTAR malware family (including new backdoors: PYLOT and BYEBY) in a series of phishing emails sent to Belarussian government entities. Unit 42 first identified this type … [Read more...] about PYLOT Malware Targets Russian Entities
Android Spyware Tool, Skygofree, Gives Access To Devices
In an advisory last week, Kaspersky Lab described a new Android spyware tool, it is calling Skygofree, which possesses various features unseen before in the wild. The security firm noted a long-term development process. Since the end of 2014, the … [Read more...] about Android Spyware Tool, Skygofree, Gives Access To Devices