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GUloader Unmasked: Decrypting the Threat of Malicious SVG Files
Authored by: Vignesh Dhatchanamoorthy In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, staying ahead of malicious actors requires...Feb 28, 2024 | 5 MIN READ

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MoqHao evolution: New variants start automatically right after installation
Authored by Dexter Shin MoqHao is a well-known Android malware family associated with the Roaming Mantis threat...Feb 07, 2024 | 7 MIN READ

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From Email to RAT: Deciphering a VB Script-Driven Campaign
Authored by Preksha Saxena and Yashvi Shah McAfee Labs has been tracking a sophisticated VBS campaign characterized...Jan 17, 2024 | 10 MIN READ

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Stealth Backdoor “Android/Xamalicious” Actively Infecting Devices
Authored by Fernando Ruiz McAfee Mobile Research Team identified an Android backdoor implemented with Xamarin, an open-source...Dec 22, 2023 | 14 MIN READ

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Shielding Against Android Phishing in Indian Banking
Authored by Neil Tyagi and Fernando Ruiz In a digitally evolving world, the convenience of banking through...Dec 20, 2023 | 8 MIN READ

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PDF Phishing: Beyond the Bait
By Lakshya Mathur & Yashvi Shah Phishing attackers aim to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information for...Dec 04, 2023 | 6 MIN READ

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Beneath the Surface: How Hackers Turn NetSupport Against Users
NetSupport malware variants have been a persistent threat, demonstrating adaptability and evolving infection techniques. In this technical...Nov 27, 2023 | 12 MIN READ

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Fake Android and iOS apps steal SMS and contacts in South Korea
Authored by Dexter Shin Most people have smartphones these days which can be used to easily search...Nov 15, 2023 | 10 MIN READ

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Unmasking AsyncRAT New Infection Chain
Authored by Lakshya Mathur & Vignesh Dhatchanamoorthy AsyncRAT, short for “Asynchronous Remote Access Trojan,” is a sophisticated...Nov 03, 2023 | 7 MIN READ

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Exploring Winrar Vulnerability (CVE-2023-38831)
Authored by Neil Tyagi On 23 August 2023, NIST disclosed a critical RCE vulnerability CVE-2023-38831. It is...Sep 19, 2023 | 8 MIN READ

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Agent Tesla’s Unique Approach: VBS and Steganography for Delivery and Intrusion
Authored by Yashvi Shah Agent Tesla functions as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and an information stealer...Sep 08, 2023 | 13 MIN READ

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Peeling Back the Layers of RemcosRat Malware
Authored by Preksha Saxena McAfee labs observed a Remcos RAT campaign where malicious VBS files were delivered...Aug 29, 2023 | 9 MIN READ