StealC hackers hacked as researchers hijack malware control panels

A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the web-based control panel used by operators of the StealC info-stealing malware ...

Gootloader now uses 1,000-part ZIP archives for stealthy delivery

The Gootloader malware, typically used for initial access, is now using a malformed ZIP archive designed to evade detection ...
IEEE

Malware-SeqGuard: An Approach Utilizing LSTM and GRU for Effective Detection of Evolving Malware in Android Environments

Abstract: Malware detection is crucial for safeguarding devices and networks from malicious software that can compromise sensitive information, disrupt operations, and lead to financial losses. By ...

malware campaign

OX Security reveals how malicious Chrome extensions exposed AI chats from ChatGPT and DeepSeek, silently siphoning sensitive data from 900,000 users.
IEEE

From Static to AI-Driven Detection: A Comprehensive Review of Obfuscated Malware Techniques

Abstract: The frequency of cyber attacks targeting individuals, businesses, and organizations globally has escalated in recent years. The evolution of obfuscated malware, designed to evade detection, ...
CSOonline

MacSync Stealer malware bypasses macOS Gatekeeper security warnings

The MacSync Stealer macOS malware can now infect victims’ computers using what appears to be a legitimate application with minimal user interaction, according to Apple device management and security ...
SecurityWeek

ATM Hackers Using ‘Ploutus’ Malware Charged in US

The Department of Justice charged 54 individuals, including leaders and members of the Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua. The US Department of Justice has announced charges against dozens of ...
SecurityWeek

MacSync macOS Malware Distributed via Signed Swift Application

A recent MacSync Stealer version no longer requires users to directly interact with the terminal for execution. The developers of a macOS malware named MacSync Stealer have updated their delivery ...
The Hacker News

Android Malware Operations Merge Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale

Threat actors have been observed leveraging malicious dropper apps masquerading as legitimate applications to deliver an Android SMS stealer dubbed Wonderland in mobile attacks targeting users in ...
The Hacker News

U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. The large-scale conspiracy involved ...
PC Magazine

From Firefox Malware to Stolen Pornhub Data: This Week's Security News Is Not Sexy

A wave of recent breaches and malware discoveries shows how easily trusted software and private data can be exploited. I've been writing and editing stories for almost two decades that help people use ...
PC Magazine

This Gang Installed Malware on ATMs That Got Them to Spit Out All Their Cash

When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is reporting on AI, satellites, cybersecurity, PCs, and tech policy.