Tagged: malware

April 18, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity professionals at Kaspersky have uncovered a freshly updated version of the JanelaRAT malware, which is actively targeting online banking users throughout Latin America. Researchers from the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) identified the threat after it disguised itself as a harmless pixel-art… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has indicated that over 1 million online banking accounts have now been compromised by so-called infostealers during the past year, as global cyberthreats shifted toward credential theft as well as data reuse. Kaspersky pointed out that attackers are moving away from traditional… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 2:43 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Malware in open source software is no longer a fringe threat–it’s accelerating at an unprecedented rate. In 2025 alone, more than 90% of open source vulnerability (OSV) malware advisories were reported, a 14x increase over the past two years, while 92% of NPM account takeovers–where… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have spotlighted a highly evolved banking Trojan named GoPix in a detailed disclosure released on March 16, 2026. Active for more than three years and monitored closely since 2023, this Brazilian-origin threat has already triggered… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has released two major reports revealing alarming trends in digital threats. One highlights a dramatic surge in mobile banking malware targeting Android users, while the other identifies supply chain compromises as the leading risk for businesses worldwide. Together, the findings underscore how… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has issued a stark warning about a dramatic rise in ATM jackpotting attacks, a sophisticated form of cyber-enabled theft that allows criminals to force automated teller machines to dispense large sums of cash without any legitimate transaction. In a… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the data collected by Slowmist, cybercriminals stole nearly $3 billion in crypto hacks and scams in 2025. Researchers recorded a total of 202 hack events, of which one was responsible for almost half of all losses. In February, a large-scale outflow of funds… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, a sophisticated Android-based malware known as Ghost Tap is now said to be behind a notable increase in fraudulent contactless payments. This malicious software allows cybercriminals to execute tap-to-pay transactions remotely, bypassing the need for direct access to… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, the blockchain industry navigated a turbulent landscape marked by sophisticated cyber threats, regulatory advancements, and substantial financial losses. SlowMist‘s annual report highlights a year of professionalized attacks and maturing anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, underscoring the need for adequate security measures amid technological advancements…. Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Longer underground channel lifespans are mirrored by sharply higher blocking rates, prompting fraudsters to explore alternatives. Modern digital messengers, like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and various others, are now often being used for illicit activities. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has conducted an in-depth monitoring of more… Read More

October 18, 2025 @ 10:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sonatype, a provider of AI-centric DevSecOps, this week released the Open Source Malware Index, Q3 2025, which analyzed 34,319 open source malware packages discovered by Sonatype across major open source registries, including npm, PyPI, Hugging Face, and more. This quarter’s count brings the total number of… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) identified a campaign by the ‘Mysterious Elephant’ APT. The group mainly targets government entities as well as foreign affairs organizations across the APAC area, with a particular focus on Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybercriminals are leveraging the complexity of blockchain technology to obscure malicious activities, with a new tactic involving the concealment of malware within Ethereum smart contracts, according to a recent report by cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs. This sophisticated approach allows hackers to disguise harmful traffic as routine… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of cybersecurity and technology, Kaspersky’s recent reports highlight critical developments in cyber threats and the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday applications. From sophisticated malware campaigns targeting financial institutions to the resurgence of a notorious backdoor and the underutilized potential of… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sonatype, a software supply chain security company, this week released the Q2 2025 edition of its Open Source Malware Index, uncovering 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems including npm and PyPI. This quarter’s count brings the total number of open source malware packages Sonatype has discovered… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information “about the device to the attackers.” This malware was embedded in apps related “to crypto and gambling, as well… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it’s clear that cybercriminals “are actively following gaming… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new version of the Zanubis mobile banking trojan targeting users in Peru. When Zanubis originally emerged in 2022, it “mimicked PDF readers or Peru government organizations’ apps, and now in 2025 it disguises itself as two… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A major cybersecurity breach has recently been unveiled, revealing a staggering 184 million login credentials, including emails and passwords, likely harvested through infostealer malware. Discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, the unprotected 47GB database was found on a misconfigured cloud server, accessible to anyone without… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 10:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anti-Ransomware Day was established on May 12 in 2020 by INTERPOL in collaboration with Kaspersky to commemorate the anniversary of the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred on May 12, 2017. The purpose of Anti-Ransomware Day is to raise global awareness about the threats “posed… Read More