How Difficult is Analyzing Malware Shielded by VMProtect
Researchers analyzed six malware families that are using the protectors Themida and VMProtect. None of the samples used code virtualization, significantly simplifying the analysis, as…
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Hackers Using Weaponized Docs In QR Code Phishing Attacks
Hackers often abuse weaponized Word docs, as they can contain macros that contain or exploit flaws inside those Word files to run destructive code upon…
Google Chrome Patches Six High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, addressing six high-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially lead to browser crashes and other serious…
AI-Powered Browsers Detecting Zero-Day Phishing Attacks
Researchers have developed a real-time browser extension integrated with machine learning algorithms to detect phishing websites with remarkable accuracy. This innovative approach promises to enhance…
ShrinkLocker Uses Windows BitLocker Utility To Infect Computers
Hackers exploit the Windows BitLocker tool, as this utility offers a very powerful tool for selectively encrypting access to the system or data, which helps…
Vulnerability in Trellix IPS Manager Allows Remote Code Execution
Trellix has patched a critical security vulnerability in its Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Manager, CVE-2024-5671. This flaw, caused by insecure deserialization in certain workflows, could…
Microsoft Details Ways To Detect Compromised Devices In Your Organization
Microsoft has announced a new way to spot potentially hacked machines in your organization. Analysts may now easily identify, examine, and search for suspicious interactive…
Hackers Attacking Hotel Owners & Employees as Potential Guests
Since last summer, hotel owners and employees have grappled with a surge in malicious e-mails disguised as ordinary correspondence from previous or potential guests. These…
Hackers Leveraging New Social Engineering To Run PowerShell
Hackers use social engineering as it focuses on the psychological rather than technological aspects of security flaws, consequently easily tricking users into surrendering their username…
New OPIX Ransomware Encrypting Files With Random Character String
A recently identified ransomware variant dubbed OPIX encrypts user files using a random character string and adds the “.OPIX” extension to them. The ransomware will…
Empire Market Founders Charged for Operates $430M Dark Marketplace
Two men have been charged in federal court in Chicago with operating “Empire Market,” a dark web marketplace that enabled users to anonymously buy and…
Multiple VMware vCenter Server Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution
VMware has released a critical security advisory, VMSA-2024-0012, addressing multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vCenter Server, a core component of VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation…