1. Warning: Fresh Phishing Attack Sends Keylogger Pretending to be a Bank Payment Notice?
- Hackers are sending fake emails that look like bank payment notices. These emails contain a hidden program that steals your information (like a keylogger).?
- This program is sneaky and tries to hide from antivirus software.?
- It steals your information by secretly sending it through a hacked email account.?
- Hackers want to steal sensitive data like passwords, bank details, and other personal information.?n.?
- Be extra careful with emails asking you to open attachments, even if they seem to be from your bank.?
- Look closely at email addresses and website links to make sure they are real.?
- Make sure your antivirus software is up-to-date.?
2. Posing as Air Force invitees, hackers use malware to attack India's defense and energy sectors.?
- Hackers targeted the Indian government (defense and energy sectors) with a sneaky attack.?
- They sent fake emails that pretended to be an invitation from the Indian Air Force.?
- The emails contained a hidden virus that steals information, like a more powerful version of HackBrowserData malware.?
- The hackers used Slack, a common workplace messaging tool, to secretly collect stolen data.?
- Sensitive government documents, emails, and internet browsing history.?
- Financial information, employee details, and oil/gas drilling records from energy companies.?
- Hackers can use this stolen information to harm the Indian government and energy companies.?
- These attacks show how easily hackers can use common tools to launch harmful campaigns.?
3. Hackers Use Malicious Ads to Target macOS Users and Spread Stealer Malware?
Hackers Target Mac Users?
- Hackers are using fake ads and websites to spread malware aimed at stealing information from Mac computers.?
- Some attacks trick users looking for a web browser called 'Arc', while others use fake meeting software as a lure.?
- This malware can steal sensitive data like:?
- Passwords saved on your computer?
- Information from your web browser?
- Cryptocurrency wallet details?
- Be careful what websites you visit, especially ones found through search engine ads.?
- Only download software from official and trusted websites.?
- Be suspicious of any website or program asking you to enter your Mac password unexpectedly.?
4. Cyberattacks Using the Linux Version of DinodasRAT Have Been Seen in Several Countries?
New Hacking Threat Targets Linux Computers?
- A dangerous malware called DinodasRAT now has a version that attacks Linux computers.?
- This malware has been used to target organizations in China, Taiwan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.?
- Hackers likely use this to steal information and maintain control over infected computers.?
- It's designed to attack common types of Linux systems (Red Hat and Ubuntu).?
- Once on your computer, it secretly connects to the hackers for instructions.?
- It can steal files, run commands for the hackers, and even download additional malware.?
- This version of DinodasRAT is tricky to find, helping hackers hide on infected systems.?
- Linux computers are often used for servers and important systems. This malware lets hackers compromise those systems.?
- This shows hackers are increasingly targeting Linux, even though it's often considered more secure than Windows.?
?5. Hackers target a Bengaluru company with ransomware, demanding $80,000.?
- A Bengaluru-based construction company, BSR Infratech India Ltd, became the victim of a ransomware attack.?
- The attack occurred on February 27th, 2024, but the company waited until March 28th to file a police report.?
- Cybercriminals encrypted the company's data and demanded a ransom of $80,000 in exchange for the decryption key.?
- It is uncertain if the company has been able to recover all of its data.?
- Police are currently investigating the ransomware attack.?
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