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Malware Phishing & BEC
Self-Propagating Malware Spreading Via WhatsApp, Targets Brazilian Users

TrendAI™ Research has identified an active campaign spreading via WhatsApp through a ZIP file attachment. When executed, the malware establishes persistence and hijacks the compromised WhatsApp account to send copies of itself to the victim’s contacts.

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Ransomware & extortion
New LockBit 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

TrendAI™ Research analyzed source binaries from the latest activity from notorious LockBit ransomware with their 5.0 version that exhibits advanced obfuscation, anti-analysis techniques, and seamless cross-platform capabilities for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems.

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AI
EvilAI Operators Use AI-Generated Code and Fake Apps for Far-Reaching Attacks

Combining AI-generated code and social engineering, EvilAI operators are executing a rapidly expanding campaign, disguising their malware as legitimate applications to bypass security, steal credentials, and persistently compromise organizations worldwide.

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Cyber threats
#NoFilter: Exposing the Tactics of Instagram Account Hackers

What tactics do Instagram account hackers use? What do these cybercriminals do with stolen accounts? How can users protect their accounts? We look into Instagram account hacking incidents from a security researcher’s perspective and share recommendations for users of Instagram and other social media platforms.

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Malware
Bashlite Updated with Mining and Backdoor Commands

We uncovered an updated Bashlite malware designed to add infected internet-of-things devices to a distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. Based on the Metasploit module it exploits, the malware targets devices with the WeMo UPnP API.

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Malware
Fake Banking App Found on Google Play Used in SMiShing

As users start to look for apps and other services from their banks, opportunities for scammers also increase. One recent example of this is the app Movil Secure, part of a SMiShing scheme targeting Spanish-speaking users.

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Cyber threats
Hacking Tools, Survey Scam Target Facebook Users
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