Trojan stories
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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data protection
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phishing
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.
Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ios
Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
Check Point reveals rise of NJRat & AgentTesla in cyber threat landscape
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Check Point's latest Global Threat Index exposes a surge in Remote Access Trojan NJRat and an AgentTesla campaign.
Kaspersky uncovers 3-year old supply chain attack campaign
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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Kaspersky identifies new Linux-targeting malware campaign using infected Free Download Manager software, stealing sensitive information.
Infoblox reveals attackers shift in malware tactics
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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Infoblox reports that the Decoy Dog remote access trojan (RAT) toolkit, suspected to be used in nation-state cyber attacks, is spreading and evolving.
Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies reveals that the Trojan Qbot is the most prevalent malware of 2023, with SpinOk and ransomware also causing concern.
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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whatsapp
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2023, highlighting the return of the Remcos Trojan to the top ten list.
Zimperium reveals new Android threat 'the Schoolyard Bully'
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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edr
Zimperium has revealed details of a newly discovered Android threat campaign that has been stealing Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users since 2018.
Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.
Kaspersky uncovers banking malware on the prowl in APAC
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more mobile banking attacks against Android and iOS devices in APAC.
Trojan cyber attacks hitting SMBs harder than ever - Kaspersky
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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In 2022 the number of Trojan-PSW detections increased by almost a quarter compared to the same period in 2021 to reach 4,003,323.
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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malware
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blockchain
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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apps
Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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kaspersky
Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.