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Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
Malware

Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Malware

New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users

Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024
Malware

Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat
Malware

Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Check Point reveals rise of NJRat & AgentTesla in cyber threat landscape
Endpoint Protection

Check Point reveals rise of NJRat & AgentTesla in cyber threat landscape

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index exposes a surge in Remote Access Trojan NJRat and an AgentTesla campaign.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign

Kaspersky identifies new Linux-targeting malware campaign using infected Free Download Manager software, stealing sensitive information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Infoblox reveals attackers shift in malware tactics
Cybersecurity

Infoblox reveals attackers shift in malware tactics

Infoblox reports that the Decoy Dog remote access trojan (RAT) toolkit, suspected to be used in nation-state cyber attacks, is spreading and evolving.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023

Check Point Software Technologies reveals that the Trojan Qbot is the most prevalent malware of 2023, with SpinOk and ransomware also causing concern.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Crypto

Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds

Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2023, highlighting the return of the Remcos Trojan to the top ten list.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Endpoint Protection

Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'

Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022
Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Malware

Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations

This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Kaspersky uncovers banking malware on the prowl in APAC
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers banking malware on the prowl in APAC

Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more mobile banking attacks against Android and iOS devices in APAC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky

In 2022 the number of Trojan-PSW detections increased by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2021 to reach 4,003,323.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Application Security

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021

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