Chromeloader started life as an annoyance that would redirect browsers to pages of adverts – Microsoft and VMware are now warning that variants of web have moved on to infecting both Windows and macOS machines with malware, including ransomware: ChromeLoader expands into ransomware on Windows and macOS • The Register …
Avoid downloading ISO files
ISO files are becoming a favourite of threat actors to carry malware to you: Preventing ISO Malware – SANS Internet Storm Center If you download or are offered an .ISO file to download ONLY DO IT if you are 100% certain it is legitimate. Not sure? Then get help from …
And we thought blocking Microsoft Office macros was a good idea – but close one door to the threat actors and of course they find another way to get to you…
Research is showing that with Microsoft now blocking Office VBA macros from the internet, threat actors are moving to other attachments that can execute malicious instructions, such as Windows Shortcut .lnk, .iso and .rar. As Microsoft blocks Office macros, hackers find new attack vectors (bleepingcomputer.com) My advice: Make sure your …
Near-undetectable malware
There are claims from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat intelligence team that they have discovered a nearly undetectable strain of malware. The malware is contained in a CV for Roshan Bandara, but rather than the normal .pdf or Word file it is an image file -.iso. Near-undetectable malware linked …
