As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s crucial for security researchers and professionals to stay ahead of the curve. In this post, ⦁ We will explore how ChatGPT can assist in the analysis of malware, specifically the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as AsyncRAT and, ⦁ We will also delve […]
Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that infects computing devices and holds the data hostage intending to extort money from its victims. Ransomware uses encryption techniques that render the victim’s data unusable. Ransomware attacks have evolved with time, and the encryption techniques to harm victims have also become sophisticated, which are often challenging to break. […]
Cybercrimes have been on the rise post-pandemic and are becoming even more sophisticated. Digitization and work from home model have further widened the security perimeter, making cloud, network, and devices vulnerable. Thus, allowing cybercriminals to surpass the basic and traditional security measures available for free. We are witnessing a tremendous rise in internet and smartphone […]
Threat actors have been using new techniques to hide their codes and avoid detection in every manner. They now use a new trend through NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System), which is an open-source installer that can bundle various files together. In the past, Malware attackers have used this NSIS-based crypter to hide themselves. This […]
Emotet is usually delivered by SPAM campaigns containing document files. This self-propagating Trojan is a downloader malware that typically downloads and executes additional payloads. Around Jan 2021, Emotet’s operations were reportedly shut down. However, it has shown its appearance again by the end of 2021. In recent months, Emotet seems to have shifted to 64 […]
SOVA is an Android banking Trojan with significant capabilities like credential theft, capturing keystrokes, taking screenshots, etc., that can inflict acute harm to the devices that become victims of this malware. This malware has been on sale in the underground market since last year & is suspected of having been bought by some bad […]
PowerShell was originally intended as a task automation and configuration management program for system administrators. However, it didn’t take long for attackers to realize its potential for carrying out offensive operations without being detected. Due to PowerShell’s versatility, it can be seen in all stages of attacks, from initial infection vectors; used in macros […]
HiddenAd or HiddAd are icon-hiding adware applications. The prime motive of HiddAd is to generate revenue through aggressive advertisements. As long as HiddAd remains on the device, it will generate revenue for the malware author. To make uninstalling difficult, malware authors hide the application’s icon from the application drawer. They also use different deceptive techniques […]
The future is completely open, and so is IoT. The IoT or Internet of Things has completely digitized the way we work or perform daily routines. We not only use the IoT for entertainment but also to keep track of our fitness and workout routines. Even our homes are becoming more intelligent and innovative, and […]
Goodwill Ransomware, identified by CloudSEK researchers in March 2022, is known to promote social justice on the internet. It is known to encrypt documents, databases, videos, or photos after it infects the whole system. The files become inaccessible for the victims, where Robinhood’ Goodwill’ asks the victim to donate for socially driven activities to get […]