Cryptocurrency-mining malware is not the only type of cryptocurrency-related threat — cybercriminals have resorted to using various tools and techniques designed to scam cryptocurrency exchange users, pilfer their funds, or steal their personal information.
Security researchers uncovered a new exploit kit, which they’ve named Fallout, delivering downloader trojans, potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), and notably the GandCrab ransomware.
CamuBot (detected by Trend Micro as TrojanSpy.Win32.CAMUBOT.A), is a recently discovered banking Trojan that targets business-class bank users in Brazil using a blend of phishing and malware techniques.
Cybercriminals hack legitimate email accounts to enter the IT premises of an organization and carry out attacks ranging from fraud and spying to information and identity theft. Find out how AI and machine learning can be used to outsmart email hackers.
A hacking campaign was uncovered that has so far affected more than 7,339 websites running on the Magento e-commerce platform. The attacks involve injecting MagentoCore, a malicious payment card data-stealing script, into the affected websites.
Trend Micro researchers recently discovered a new spam campaign being distributed with a downloader under the guise of a .WIZ which then drops a backdoor payload. This spam campaign has been noted to target financial institutions.
A Nigerian man was convicted after using phishing scams in an attempt to steal over $6 million dollars from employees of several targeted US colleges and universities.