DarkGate again threatens online computer systems
A new phishing attack campaign using DarkGate Loader malware has been identified, with Microsoft Teams users being urged to exercise caution.
This malware is specifically a ‘loader malware’ meaning that it is able to download and execute other malware programs on the infected device. The additional malware then downloads in the infected device’s memory structure, making it hard to detect since it isn’t in the device’s file system.
New malware threat hides in plain sight
Georgia Tech’s Cyber Forensics Innovation (CyFi) Lab has identified a threatening malware variant, which has been labeled ‘Web App Engaged’ (WAE).
This malware hides in popular apps like Dropbox and Discord and operates deceptively through ‘abusing applications’ and making malicious traffic appear innocuous.
Great Manchester police force falls prey to a ransomware attack
The Great Manchester police force has reported its information security has been breached and that sensitive data is potentially exposed in a ransomware attack.
This news follows numerous other reports of ransomware attacks in the UK. Other organizations targeted by malicious threat actors have included the Royal Mail, Barts Health, NHS Trust, and Capita.
