Tag: signed malware
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Mustang Panda Upgrades CoolClient Backdoor with Signed Windows Rootkit
Meet the upgraded CoolClient backdoor, now armed with a signed Windows rootkit that lets it hide in plain sight, and a closer look reveals it's linked to the notorious HoneyMyte threat group, aka Mustang Panda. This sneaky malware has been targeting victims in Myanmar, Mongolia, Pakistan, and more.
MacOS Malware Exploits Legitimate Developer ID to Steal Login Credentials
Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs uncovered a sneaky new macOS malware, dubbed CrashStealer, that uses a clever disguise to steal sensitive login credentials and other personal data. This cunning malware masquerades as a legitimate Apple component to quietly harvest its victims' information.
Phishing Campaign Exploits Signed RMM Software to Plant Persistent Backdoors
A long-running phishing campaign has compromised over 80 US organizations by using legitimately signed remote monitoring software to install silent, persistent backdoors, according to Securonix research. The attack begins with a clever email impersonating the US Social Security Administration, tricking victims into downloading malicious payloads.