IT Toolbox

APRIL 23, 2024

Security researchers have found a new vulnerability in the DOS-to-NT conversion process that allows attackers to gain abilities similar to rootkit malware. The post Threat Actors Gain Capabilities Similar to Rootkits Through Windows MagicDot Vulnerability appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2024

The Raspberry Robin malware, a heavily obfuscated Windows worm first identified in late 2021, has become one of the most prevalent threats facing enterprises today. According to HP's Threat Research Team , threat actors have recently been delivering Raspberry Robin through malicious Windows Script Files (WSF).

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Backdoor.Frebniis, or simply Frebniis, is a stealthy new malware discovered by Symantec researchers that leverages a vulnerability in IIS to put a backdoor into Windows web servers. Unknown cyber-criminals have actively exploited targets in Taiwan. To infect a system, hackers first need access to an IIS server. Symantec analysts have.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 11, 2021

Between 2018 and 2020, a mysterious strain of malware infected and stole sensitive data from approximately 3.25 million Windows-based computers—taking with it a horrifying amount of intimate information about the users of those devices. Read more.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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Tech Republic

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read more about a China-aligned cyberespionage threat actor dubbed StormBamboo, also known as Evasive Panda, which compromised an Internet Service Provider and infected targets with malware.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Microsoft provides Windows users with two tools that offer malware scanning and repair services, should those scans turn up anything in need of fixing. One is named MSRT; the other runs an executable called MSERT. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Malware-based campaigns are turning into increasingly complex threats capable of targeting multiple devices and operating systems. New techniques and "tricks" are added on a constant basis, while already known solutions tend to resurface every now and then. Steganography, while being neither a novel nor a popular technique to hide data.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 16, 2022

Each variation of the malware is tailored. The custom-written, C++ based remote access trojan (RAT) that went completely undetected for several months may have been released around mid to late 2021. Named SysJoker by Intezer's security team, the program conceals itself as a system update within the target's OS environment.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Microsoft security engineers detailed today a new malware strain that has been infecting Windows computers since October 2018 to hijack their resources to mine cryptocurrency and generate revenue for the attackers. Since then, the number of daily infections […].

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TechSpot

MAY 10, 2022

It involved a combination of various techniques and pieces of software, but Kaspersky's security researchers highlighted the use of Windows event logs as something completely new. Last week, Kaspersky published a detailed analysis of a complex attack that began last fall.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Bitdefender GravityZone is best overall when it comes to our top choices for protection from malware like viruses, spyware, trojans, and bots.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 25, 2017

Antivirus provider Webroot recently pushed an updated causing it to read Windows system files as malware and label Facebook a phishing site.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As per Bleeping Computer, the malware is delivered through spam emails containing either malicious Word or Excel documents or download links. When opened, the attachments prompt users to ‘Enable Content’ to allow macros to run, which install the Emotet trojan.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Galido

MARCH 2, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - List of Latest Malware Attacks in the World - Information Technology Blog. Malware in different forms has caused serious data loss to users around the world in the last few decades. Here, we have listed the latest malware attacks in the world that you should be aware of.

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TechSpot

JUNE 23, 2021

A post by Palo Alto Networks' Brad Duncan (via ZDNet) explains that BazarLoader provides backdoor access to an infected Windows host. Once downloaded, criminals use the backdoor to send follow-up malware, such as ransomware, scan the environment, and exploit other vulnerable hosts on the network.

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TechSpot

APRIL 11, 2022

UVK is a multi-tool that helps you remove many forms of malware and spyware. It also features repair, cleanup and optimize tools designed to keep Windows running smoothly.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

A research firm recently published methods for attackers to hijack automation tools that ship with Windows 11 to distribute malware and steal data across networks. The process comes with some caveats but marks another area of concern for IT security.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new hacking tool making the rounds in underground forums has been deemed the latest “go-to” universal offering for attackers targeting Microsoft Windows PCs. ” In a blog […].

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Microsoft has introduced the Windows 365 Link device, a new $349 mini PC designed to stream Windows from the cloud. Overview of the Windows 365 Link device Windows 365 Link operates as a thin client, providing access to cloud-based Windows 11.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 19, 2022

THREAT REPORT: Exposing Malware in Linux-Based Multi-Cloud Environments 90% of cloud runs on Linux. So, is it any wonder that malware is propagating in multi-cloud environments under the radar? Current countermeasures are focused on addressing Windows-based threats, leaving multi-cloud deployments vulnerable to attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2023

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. According to the new Uptycs whitepaper, Detecting the Silent Threat: 'Stealers are Organization Killers' (gated link), a variety of new info stealers have emerged this year, preying on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Malware continues to plague organizations and individuals alike and one of the more insidious strains in recent times is the Raspberry Robin malware. Malware – malicious software crafted with harmful intent – acts as their weapon of choice.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cybersecurity experts have identified a new threat targeting Windows gamers: the malicious Winos4.0 has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated malware platform with extensive control capabilities over infected systems. The file extracts a dynamic link library (DLL) file that enables the malware to integrate into the system.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Mozilla has quietly made it easier to switch to Firefox on Windows recently. While Microsoft offers a method to switch default browsers on Windows 10, it’s more cumbersome than the simple one-click process to switch to Edge. Microsoft tells us this is not supported in Windows. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Microsoft and US authorities recently released notices about a ransomware gang using legitimate Microsoft certificates to sign its malware. The trick grants malicious software privileged access to Windows, making it harder to fight.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Each quarter HP’s security experts highlight notable malware campaigns, trends and techniques identified by HP Wolf Security. Living-off-the-land techniques Many malware campaigns relied on living-off-the-land (LOTL) techniques to help attackers remain undetected by blending in with legitimate system admin activity [7].

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 19, 2022

90% of cloud runs on Linux, but current countermeasures are focused on addressing Windows-based threats, leaving multi-cloud deployments vulnerable to attacks. So, is it any wonder that malware is propagating in multi-cloud environments under the radar?

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The issue came to light after Jon Freeman from YouTube channel The Net Guy Reviews tested the AceMagic AD08 mini PC and discovered it contained files flagged by Windows Defender as malware. He alleges that other models marketed by AceMagic, including the AD15 and S1, also contain similar malware. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft is warning of a 17-year-old critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that the company has classified as “wormable.” Wormable vulnerabilities have the potential to spread via malware between vulnerable computers without user interaction,” explains Mechele?Gruhn Windows DNS Server is a core networking component.

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Venture Beast

APRIL 5, 2022

Microsoft says new Windows 11 security features for 2022 will include new phishing and malware prevention, along with default VBS features. Read More.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Microsoft has released an update for the malware scanning engine bundled with most of its Windows security products in order to fix a highly critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to hack computers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2023

To our knowledge, this is the first public mention of this major North Korea-aligned threat actor using Linux malware as part of this operation." If the payload is being sent to an unknown number of users, the operating system with the highest chance of success is Windows, by a large margin.

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