Security Affairs' Round 64: Top Malware Threats & Trends
The latest edition of Pierluigi Paganini's Security Affairs Malware newsletter, Round 64, explores various malicious activities and emerging threats. The newsletter dives into the top three exploits thriving on 60% of unpatched MS Office systems, dubbed 'The Chameleon's Trap', and the abuse of DLL search order hijacking by RainyDay and Turian, along with a new PlugX variant. Additionally, it features an emerging DDoS-for-hire botnet, ShadowV2, and the hunt for LLM-enabled malware in 'Prompts as Code & Embedded Keys'.
The newsletter also sheds light on two malicious Rust crates impersonating a popular logger to steal wallet keys. A new malware family, YiBackdoor, is linked to IcedID and Latrodectus, further expanding the threat landscape. 'Brewing Trouble - Dissecting a macOS Malware Campaign' provides insights into a targeted macOS malware operation. Operation Rewrite, involving Chinese-speaking threat actors deploying BadIIS in a wide-scale SEO poisoning campaign, is also discussed. Moreover, a large-scale attack targeting Macs via GitHub Pages, impersonating companies to deliver stealer malware, is explored in another article.
Pierluigi Paganini's Security Affairs Malware newsletter, Round 64, offers a comprehensive overview of the current malware protection landscape. It highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, the importance of regular software updates, and the need for vigilance against targeted attacks. The newsletter serves as a valuable resource for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts alike, keeping them informed about the latest threats and trends in the international landscape.
