Topic: persistence mechanism
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New MacOS Malware 'DigitStealer' Targets Apple M2/M3 Chips
DigitStealer is a sophisticated malware targeting macOS systems with Apple M2 and M3 chips, disguising itself as legitimate tools like DynamicLake or Google Drive to trick users into installation. The malware employs a multi-stage delivery process, checking system location and hardware to avoid v...
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Beware: Google Ads Push Malware via Fake ChatGPT, Grok Guides
A new malware campaign called "ClickFix" uses Google Ads impersonating AI platform guides to distribute the AMOS infostealer, tricking users searching for macOS help into executing malicious Terminal commands. The AMOS malware-as-a-service operation steals sensitive data like cryptocurrency walle...
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Beware: Malicious Blender Files Spreading StealC Malware
A Russian-linked cyberattack is distributing the StealC V2 malware via weaponized Blender files on 3D model marketplaces, exploiting trusted platforms to infect users' systems. The malware uses Blender's Auto Run feature to execute malicious Python scripts, which fetch a loader that installs pers...
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Gootloader Evades Detection With 1,000-Part ZIP Archives
Gootloader malware now uses massively concatenated ZIP archives, a technique designed to crash common analysis tools and evade detection by exploiting parser vulnerabilities. The attack employs multiple evasion layers, including corrupted archive structures and unique file generation per download...
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Xubuntu Website Hacked to Distribute Malware
The Xubuntu website was compromised to distribute Windows malware, redirecting users attempting to download the Linux OS to a malicious file instead of legitimate installation media. The malware identified is a clipboard hijacker that targets Windows systems, replacing cryptocurrency wallet addre...
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