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Once The Domain of Pirated Games, “Info Stealers” Have Racked Up Hundreds of Thousands of Employee Logins

August 7, 2023

Info stealers are increasingly finding their way into corporate environments, possibly as a result of increased blurring of personal and work devices. Report finds that some 400,000 employee logins are available for sale on dark web sites and illicit Telegram channels.

Russian hacker at laptop showing malware used for cyber espionage

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Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

May 15, 2023

According to a Justice Department statement, a Russian FSB unit called 'Turla' has operated the Snake malware to conduct cyber espionage for nearly 20 years and made use of it to steal data from at least 50 countries.

System hacked warning alert on smartphone showing ChatGPT themed malware by hackers

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Hackers Are Using ChatGPT-Themed Lures to Spread Sophisticated Malware on Meta

May 9, 2023

By leveraging public interest in generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, hackers are distributing novel malware on Facebook and hijacking online accounts.

Malware icons showing malverposting using Facebook Ads

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Facebook Ads Malverposting Campaign Infects 500,000 Devices Worldwide in 3 Months

May 2, 2023

A Vietnamese threat actor infected at least 500,000 devices worldwide within three months in a malverposting campaign leveraging inappropriate Facebook Ads.

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Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Blocked by Google Over Signs of Malware in Its Code

March 23, 2023

Pinduoduo, a popular Chinese shopping app has been suspended from the Google Play Store after traces of malware were found in the code of previous app versions. Suspected purpose was to pore through user data and find information related to competing shopping apps.

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Web Hosting Company GoDaddy Hit by Malware, “Multi-Year” Breach of Customer Interface Involved Theft of Source Code

February 21, 2023

The web hosting company says that the group of hackers was able to access its network using stolen credentials, and planted malware and stole source code to give itself points of long-term access.

Network servers in a data center showing wiper malware and backup and recovery

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Avoid a Wipeout: How To Protect Organisations From Wiper Malware

January 26, 2023

The increasing spread of wiper malware is a stark reminder of the dangerous landscape organisations face when protecting their data. A solid, well-managed data backup and recovery plan is the key to ensuring data safety in the face of today’s growing array of threats.

Hacker hands using laptop with glowing brain showing ChatGPT malware

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Functioning Malware Written by ChatGPT Spotted on Dark Web Says Check Point Research

January 12, 2023

Dark web forum posts indicate that low- or even no-skill threat actors have figured out how to manipulate ChatGPT instructions to get it to produce basic but viable malware.

Hacker working on computer showing search engine ads used for malware and phishing

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FBI: Hackers Are Using Search Engine Ads for Phishing and Malware Distribution

January 6, 2023

The FBI warned that hackers are using search engine ads for phishing and spreading malware to unsuspecting users by impersonating legitimate businesses and services.

Hand holding game controller showing 2K Games helpdesk system breached to send malware

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Hacker Gained Access to 2K Games Helpdesk System, Used Customer Service Tickets To Send Malware Links to Players

September 27, 2022

2K Games accounts used for online games may have received unexpected messages from the helpdesk system claiming to be a response to a request. The messages look authentic, but conclude with a link to RedLine malware.

Malware

Once The Domain of Pirated Games, “Info Stealers” Have Racked Up Hundreds of Thousands of Employee Logins

Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

Hackers Are Using ChatGPT-Themed Lures to Spread Sophisticated Malware on Meta

Facebook Ads Malverposting Campaign Infects 500,000 Devices Worldwide in 3 Months

Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Blocked by Google Over Signs of Malware in Its Code

Web Hosting Company GoDaddy Hit by Malware, “Multi-Year” Breach of Customer Interface Involved Theft of Source Code

Avoid a Wipeout: How To Protect Organisations From Wiper Malware

Functioning Malware Written by ChatGPT Spotted on Dark Web Says Check Point Research

FBI: Hackers Are Using Search Engine Ads for Phishing and Malware Distribution

Hacker Gained Access to 2K Games Helpdesk System, Used Customer Service Tickets To Send Malware Links to Players

Clorox Cyber Attack to Cause Product Shortages, Impact First Quarter Results

Why the Financial Services Industry Needs to Build a Healthy Data Culture

Pizza Hut Australia’s Data Breach Impacts over 190K Customers

Privacy Settlement Reached in California Location Tracking Case, Google to Pay $93 Million