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Researchers found hackers using MacroPack, a red teaming tool, to deploy advanced #malware like Havoc and PhantomCore. This global threat shows how attackers use legitimate software to bypass detection.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/malware-attackers-using-macropack-to.html
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Mustang Panda upgrades its #malware arsenal with new tools like FDMTP & PTSOCKET, boosting data theft and espionage across APAC.

Learn how these advanced attacks may impact your organization: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/mustang-panda-deploys-advanced-malware.html
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🚨 Alert: Binance warns of a global clipper #malware threat targeting #cryptocurrency users, intercepting wallet addresses to divert funds to rogue wallets. Significant financial losses reported.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/binance-warns-of-rising-clipper-malware.html

Be cautious when downloading apps or plugins!
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πŸ”΄ New stealthy #malware "Perfctl" is hitting Linux servers, running crypto miners & proxyjacking undetected. It exploits Polkit vulnerability (CVE-2021-4043) for privilege escalation & uses a rootkit to evade defense.

Details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/new-perfctl-malware-targets-linux.html
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GoldenJackal strikes againβ€”targeting high-profile, air-gapped networks in embassies and government entities with sophisticated #malware like JackalWorm.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/goldenjackal-target-embassies-and-air.html

Use of USB drives to exfiltrate data underscores the importance of monitoring offline systems.
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πŸ›‘ A new spear-phishing campaign in Brazil is using a clever trick to bypass security guardrails and deliver the dangerous Astaroth #malware.

Learn how to protect your organization from this growing threat: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/astaroth-banking-malware-resurfaces-in.html
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⚠️ Alert for developers - Three packages found to contain the BeaverTail #malware linked to North Korean cyber campaigns.

Find details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/beavertail-malware-resurfaces-in.html
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⚠️ Russian espionage group UNC5812 is using Telegram to deliver #malware designed to undermine military recruitment in Ukraine.

Threats like SUNSPINNER and CraxsRAT exploit vulnerabilities in #Android and Windows.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/russian-espionage-group-targets.html
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Researchers have uncovered a malicious Python package posing as a #cryptocurrency trading tool. Downloaded over 1,300 times before removal, this #malware affects Windows and macOS systems.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/researchers-uncover-python-package.html
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⚠️ Alert: SYS01stealer is on the rise! This #malware not only steals data but exploits #Facebook ads to amplify its reach, making it a unique threat for businesses relying on social media for marketing.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/malvertising-campaign-hijacks-facebook.html
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