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Backdoor for Intel Macs

New variant of the macOS malware “ChillyHell” discovered

Mac Malware
Jamf’s Threat Labs team has identified a new variant of the macOS malware family “ChillyHell”, which was previously only documented in limited specialist circles. The malware continues to operate with a valid Apple developer signature from 2021 and thus remained undetected by antivirus solutions for a long time.
Much ado about nothing?

PromptLocker: AI-powered ransomware is a research project

NYU
Security researchers at New York University have demonstrated how cost-effectively AI-based blackmail software can be developed. Security experts initially mistook the project for real malware.
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OPSWAT Threat Landscape Report 2025

Malware camouflages itself better: one in 14 threats remains undetected

Schadsoftware, OPSWAT Threat Landscape Report 2025, malware erkennen, verhaltensbasierte malware-erkennung, Malware, Cybersicherheit
A new report demonstrates that conventional security systems are failing to identify many contemporary threats. OPSWAT highlights critical blind spots in current defenses and advocates for a fundamental overhaul of cybersecurity strategies.
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Recipe for a disaster

Malware in popular cooking app RecipeLister

Malware-Koch
From a harmless kitchen helper to a cyber threat – the case of the “RecipeLister” app shows how cleverly malware is disguised today.
Already more than 3000 downloads

Cursor AI: Malware detected in fake NPM packages

Cursor AI
Security researchers have identified three malicious NPM packages posing as developer tools for the AI-supported code editor Cursor. The malware specifically targets macOS users and installs a backdoor in the system.
Session tokens are also recorded

Evilginx: The nginx mutation that defeats MFA protection

Malware
Security researchers from Sophos X-Ops have investigated the workings of Evilginx. The malware, which is based on the widely used open source web server nginx, poses a significant threat to IT security by enabling targeted adversary-in-the-middle attacks and can even bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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The invisible danger

FBI warns: Fake file converters spread malware

Datei-Konverter, dateikonverter malware, datei konverter malware, Dateikonverter, Datei Converter
More and more free file converters on the Internet are turning out to be treacherous traps. The FBI warns of manipulated online tools that not only convert files, but also smuggle malware or even ransomware onto victims’ computers. Converters for documents, music files and file mergers are particularly affected.
New variants of SparrowDoor

New attacks from Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow

Spionage, SparrowDoor, FamousSparrow, China
After a long period of dormancy, the Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow is active again. According to the IT security company ESET, the group has become increasingly dangerous and has deployed new, sophisticated espionage tools.
Multi-stage malware infection chains

Fake CAPTCHAs used for malware infection

Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHAs for multi-stage malware infection chains, relying on users’ increasing willingness to click.
Hackers infiltrate over 330 malicious apps into Google Play

Stealth malware: Over 60 million Android users affected

Google Play, android malware, android malware 2025, malware google play, Malware, Android
Cyber criminals have managed to bypass Android’s security mechanisms and infect over 60 million users worldwide with malware. Experts from Bitdefender Labs discovered a large-scale malware campaign with over 330 infected apps.
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