Trojan

Security researchers uncovered a multi-stage attack chain that takes advantage of a design behavior in RTF files and a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (CVE-2017-8570) to deliver the Formbook RAT.

We look at some of the defining moments in the threat landscape that helped steer organizations toward adding proactive incident response strategies to their cybersecurity defenses.

Dark Caracal, a hacking group behind several cyberattacks that used trojanized Android apps to collect data from thousands of victims, was discovered.

IcedID, a new banking trojan, is targeting financial institutions across the US, UK and Canada. Initial analysis shows that its impact is limited, and it also has certain flaws that make it vulnerable to multilayered security solutions.

Banking Trojan Retefe now leverages an exploit previously linked to WannaCry and Petya. Updated propagation methods of this malware, as well as other banking malware, show how cybercriminals are ramping up operations.

Researchers discovered an information-stealing and spying malware named Qarallax, a remote access trojan targeting Swiss nationals who use Skype to seek help with U.S. visa applications.

Developers of the Android-based banking trojan Marcher updated the malware, adding major banks in United Kingdom to its list of targets.

The features and capabilities of Sphinx, an online banking Trojan from a long line of ZeuS variants, that was recently discovered making the rounds in the cybercriminal underground.

Online banking is not without risks. As much as it offers ease and convenience, when it comes to security, fraudsters and cybercriminals are very much on the lookout for unknowing users they can steal from.