New malware payload evades detection
Crypto firms have been warned about the new Lazarus malware payload, called ‘LightlessCan’, which easily evades detection. The malware variant has since been used in fake job scams.
The ‘LightlessCan’ malware was discovered on 29 September, while researchers were investigating a fake employment scam attack leveled against a Spanish aerospace firm.
Chat ads links to a malware campaign
Reports say that Bing Chat has been used as a platform for threat actors to spread malware-infected software installers promoting bogus sites. The threat actors have been spreading the malware by using chatbot ads to bait victims into clicking malicious links.
This malware has been called ‘dangerous’ in its ability to cause serious damage when downloaded onto a device.
Venomous message left in Royal family website attack
The Royal Family’s official website was officially taken offline this past weekend by Russian hacker KillMilk.
Announcing his royal hacking success, KillMilk proclaimed the efforts to be, ‘An attack on pedophiles’. The site has since gone back up and running.
