Dark Web Service Sells Access to Compromised Accounts and Browser Sessions

When we hear about compromised credentials, there’s always the question of “How are they used post-compromise?” In one case, they are fully on display for sale to the highest bidder.

Malicious Office Documents Jump to 37% of All Malware Downloads at the End of 2021

With the ubiquitous use of Microsoft Office today, it should come as no surprise that malicious macro-laden documents continue to reign, with PPT files delivering AgentTesla taking the ...

Ingenious New Attack Technique Uses Windows Store to Install Malware

Just when you thought threat actors couldn’t find another way to launch a dropper, a new method has surfaced that takes advantage of native functionality found in Windows 10.

New Dangerous and Persistent "Metamorphic" Malware Strain Called Tardigrade

Michael Kan at PCMag reported on this new strain of Windows malware. It can constantly adapt to avoid detection and was first found targeting the biotech industry, including the ...

90% of All Cyber Attacks on Organizations Involve Social Engineering

It’s official: threat actors and cybercriminal gangs alike are enlightened and have locked in on the use of social engineering as the primary means to trick recipients into becoming ...

Google Ads Abused to Deliver Malware

Cybercriminals are using malicious Google Ads to deliver the ZLoader banking Trojan, ZDNet reports. Researchers at Microsoft stated on Twitter that attackers are purchasing Google Ads ...

CISA Publishes Darkside Malware Analysis Report and Updated Best Practice Guidance Against Ransomware

New details provide valuable insight into exactly how Darkside works to compromise and encrypt systems, with valuable guidance to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware.

Phishing Campaign Uses Novel Technique to Deliver Malware

Researchers at McAfee warn that a phishing campaign is delivering malware via Word documents that don’t contain any malicious code. When a user opens the document and enables content, the ...

Yet Another Disk Image File Format Spotted in the Wild Used to Deliver Malware

Disguised as an invoice, cybercriminals use a Windows-supported disk image to obfuscate malware from email gateways and security scanners. The question is how viable will it be?

Call Centers Used to Distribute BazarLoader

Cybercriminals are using call centers to trick users into downloading the BazarLoader malware, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. By relying on social engineering to ...