Archive: Articles with Tag 'Malware'

IcedID Thread-Hijacking Attack Uses Compromised Exchange Servers

Attackers are using compromised Microsoft Exchange servers to launch thread-hijacking attacks that infect victims with the IcedID malware.

Malware, Phishing

Google Details New ‘Exotic Lily’ Initial Access Group

A new initial access broker known as Exotic Lily has used exploits for zero days and sells network access to cybercrime teams such as FIN12 for ransomware deployment.

Google, Malware

Qakbot Email Thread Hijacking Attacks Drop Multiple Payloads

Researchers have observed attackers leveraging email thread hijacking tactics to spread the Qakbot malware, which in turn deploys multiple payloads.

Malware, Email

Online Contact Forms Used in BazarLoader Attacks

Threat actors are attempting to gain the trust of victims by pretending to be a potential customer and filling out an online contact form before launching the BazarLoader attack.

Malware, Email

China-Linked Group Using New Daxin Backdoor

A China-linked threat actor is using a highly sophisticated backdoor called Daxin that implements its own communication protocol and has been deployed against military and critical infrastructure targets.

Malware