Beware of fake MSI Afterburner that installs cryptojacking and information-stealing malware
The overclocking tool's popularity is being exploited again
A Roblox Chrome extension downloaded by over 200,000 users contains a backdoor
Users should uninstall the Chrome extension "SearchBlox" immediately
PSA: If you have the popular extension SearchBlox installed on Google Chrome, you should immediately uninstall it, clear your cookies, and change your passwords for Roblox and Rolimons. The extension contained a backdoor designed to steal user credentials. Other websites you may have logged into with the extension installed may also be at risk.
A security firm hacked malware operators, locking them out of their own C&C servers
This'll put a smile on your face: We love hearing stories of bad actors getting their comeuppance. This one is great, though, because not only did a bunch of hacker wannabes get served (literally), several of them infected themselves with malware due to misconfiguring their own equipment.
Meet Worok, the cyber espionage group hiding malware within PNG image files
In a nutshell: Security researchers have discovered a new malware threat designed to abuse steganography techniques. Worok appears to be a complex cyber-espionage operation whose individual stages are still in part a mystery. The operation's final target, however, has been confirmed by two security firms.
Emotet, the botnet that came back from the dead
What just happened? The Emotet botnet was dead, or so researchers thought. The malicious network is now back in business with a new phishing campaign, exploiting a novel technique to push users and companies to infect themselves.
The White House is hosting its second international summit against ransomware
Why it matters: The US government is once again meeting with global partners to try and develop an effective strategy to fight (and win) the war against ransomware. Tech companies like Microsoft are joining as well, bringing their valuable, first-hand expertise to the table.
BlackLotus, the new UEFI rootkit that makes security researchers worry
Why it matters: "BlackLotus" is being offered on underground forums as an all-powerful firmware rootkit, capable of surviving any removal effort and bypassing the most advanced Windows protections. If actual malware samples can prove the offer is real, of course.
Microsoft Defender is lacking in offline detection capabilities, says AV-Comparatives
Windows' built-in antivirus shines when using the cloud, doesn't without it
Backdoor.Stegmap, malware hiding in a plain Microsoft Windows logo
The big picture: Backdoor.Stegmap is a potent backdoor hidden within a simple Windows logo image file through steganography-based encryption. Chinese cyber-criminals are working hard with new and old techniques to permanently compromise high-level government and diplomatic targets.
Chaos: a powerful malware infecting multiple systems and architectures
Malicious software can infect Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and several chip architectures
Hackers are spreading malware through YouTube channels promoting game cheats
Watch out for "Link in the Description"
WTF?! Gamers looking to download cheats and cracks should beware of links in YouTube video descriptions. Hackers may have compromised the channels hosting the videos, turning them into vectors for spreading malware that can steal login credentials.
Minecraft, FIFA, and Roblox have the most gaming-related cyberthreats
Far Cry players should watch out for cryptojackers
QNAP battles yet another DeadBolt ransomware campaign, issues patch for NAS devices
A new fix for a zero-day flaw already exploited in the wild
Chrome extensions with 1.4 million installs track users for affiliate payment scam
Check the list to see if you installed any
If you downloaded a Google Translate desktop app, it's probably cryptojacking malware
There is no desktop-native Google Translate
Hackers are using Genshin Impact's anti-cheat software in ransomware to kill antivirus processes
Bad actors are already actively exploiting vulnerability in 'mhyprot2.sys' driver
Malware-packed Chinese apps found on Mac App Store
Not as safe as Apple likes to claim?
If you have any of these Android apps, uninstall them now
They're laced with spyware, adware, and other malware
For years, some Gigabyte and Asus motherboards carried UEFI malware
The CosmicStrand rootkit is the latest indication that UEFI malware may be more common than previously thought
Microsoft reverses Office macro blocking, which raises security concerns
Company plans to explain its decision soon
Ransomware gangs are feeling the crypto winter's impact
Won't somebody please think of the cybercriminals?
Routers from Asus, Netgear, and Cisco are being targeted by a sophisticated malware campaign
ZuoRAT may be the work of a state-sponsored hacking group
Microsoft brings antimalware to macOS and Android, but only for 365 subscribers
Microsoft 365 subscribers don't just receive threats on Windows
New hard to detect malware attacks discovered on Linux-based systems
Researchers describe the vulnerability as nearly impossible to detect