JPEGs Now a Weapon in Sophisticated Cyber Attacks In a shocking new twist, North Korea-linked APT37 (also known as ScarCruft) is using JPEG image files to launch cyberattacks against Windows users. These seemingly harmless images are embedded with malicious code that hijacks mspaint.exe — the default Windows Paint application — to infect systems. This new […]
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Hackers Use Facebook Ads to Spread JSCEAL Malware Through Fake Crypto Trading Apps.
A new cybersecurity threat has emerged as hackers are now exploiting Facebook Ads to distribute a sophisticated malware strain known as JSCEAL, targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts. This deceptive campaign leverages fake trading platforms to lure users into downloading malicious applications, raising serious concerns about ad integrity on major social media platforms. How the Attack Works The […]
North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Google Play Store with KoSpy Malware.
In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered that North Korean state-sponsored hackers successfully infiltrated the Google Play Store, distributing spyware-laden applications designed to monitor and extract sensitive user information. The Emergence of KoSpy The malicious software, dubbed “KoSpy,” was embedded within seemingly innocuous utility applications such as “File Manager,” “Software Update Utility,” and “Kakao […]
