DCRat backdoor returns

Since the beginning of the year, Kaspersky researchers have been tracking in their telemetry a new wave of DCRat distribution, with paid access to the backdoor provided under the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model. The cybercriminal group behind it also offers support Read More …

YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites

YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States. The platform announced Tuesday it will no longer allow content that directs users to “unapproved” gambling Read More …

The evolution of Dark Caracal tools: analysis of a campaign featuring Poco RAT

In early 2024, analysts at the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC) discovered a malicious sample. The cybersecurity community named it Poco RAT after the POCO libraries in its C++ codebase. At the time of its discovery, the sample Read More …

JavaGhost’s Persistent Phishing Attacks From the Cloud

Unit 42 researchers have observed phishing activity that we track as TGR-UNK-0011. They assess with high confidence that this cluster overlaps with the threat actor group JavaGhost. The threat actor group JavaGhost has been active for over five years and Read More …

Winos 4.0 Spreads via Impersonation of Official Email to Target Users in Taiwan

In January 2025, FortiGuard Labs observed an attack that used Winos4.0, an advanced malware framework actively used in recent threat campaigns, to target companies in Taiwan. According to a report released in November 2024, Winos4.0 was distributed through gaming-related applications, Read More …

StaryDobry ruins New Year’s Eve, delivering miner instead of presents

On December 31, cybercriminals launched a mass infection campaign, aiming to exploit reduced vigilance and increased torrent traffic during the holiday season. Kaspersky telemetry detected the attack, which lasted for a month and affected individuals and businesses by distributing the Read More …

Storm-2372 conducts device code phishing campaign

Microsoft discovered cyberattacks being launched by a group they call Storm-2372, who they assess with medium confidence aligns with Russia’s interests and tradecraft. The attacks appear to have been ongoing since August 2024 and have targeted governments, NGOs, and a Read More …

Cracking the Code: How Banshee Stealer Targets macOS Users

Since September, Check Point Research (CPR) has been monitoring a new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a malware that steals browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. Undetected for over two months, Banshee’s latest version introduced string encryption Read More …