Tag: information-stealing malware
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The Register: Dutch cops pwn the Redline and Meta infostealers, leak ‘VIP’ aliases
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/28/dutch_cops_pwn_the_redline/ Source: The Register Title: Dutch cops pwn the Redline and Meta infostealers, leak ‘VIP’ aliases Feedly Summary: Legal proceedings underway with more details to follow Dutch police (Politie) say they’ve dismantled the servers powering the Redline and Meta infostealers – two key tools in a modern cyber crook’s arsenal.… AI Summary and…
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Slashdot: Over 6,000 WordPress Hacked To Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/10/22/0415228/over-6000-wordpress-hacked-to-install-plugins-pushing-infostealers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Over 6,000 WordPress Hacked To Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text describes a significant cyber threat targeting WordPress sites through malicious plugins designed to deceive users with fake software update and error messages. These plugins distribute information-stealing malware, exploiting compromised websites…
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Schneier on Security: New Windows Malware Locks Computer in Kiosk Mode
Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/09/new-windows-malware-locks-computer-in-kiosk-mode.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: New Windows Malware Locks Computer in Kiosk Mode Feedly Summary: Clever: A malware campaign uses the unusual method of locking users in their browser’s kiosk mode to annoy them into entering their Google credentials, which are then stolen by information-stealing malware. Specifically, the malware “locks” the user’s…