Active ransomware gets an update – UPDATED

Legitimate software vendors are always upgrading their offerings to give the user more features or a better experience. So we should not be surprised when threat actors who offer ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) or malware-as-a-service (MaaS) update their malicious software with new features, including ones to avoid detection and mitigation. Hive ransomware …

Malware targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers

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The PennyWise malware is masquerading as crypto-coin mining software and being advertised in a variety of YouTube videos – showing that any communications method can be exploited for phishing attacks. PennyWise malware on YouTube targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers | TechRepublic To help build confidence in the product, the threat …

Credential stealer

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The Raccoon Stealer malware is back with an updated version, with added functionality and capabilities. This malware is offered as malware-as-a-service (mimicking a legitimate business model), enabling less well equipped threat actors to implement sophisticated cyber security attacks. Expect the use of this malware to increase as threat actors, looking for …