Rootkits Malware Attacks
Rootkits Malware Attacks
  • Alert & Advisory
  • November 22, 2021

Rootkits are one of the most damaging types of malware. They are very difficult to detect & remove and provide the Threat Actors almost complete access to the target computer. A hacker who installs a rootkit into a computer can access & steal data, delete or corrupt files, spy on all system activities, modify programs, etc. Since rootkits remain constantly hidden and avoid detection, most commercially available anti-virus software is ineffective against them.

Iranian Hacking Group targets Telecos, ISPs and Ministry of foreign Affairs  (MFA) with Upgraded Malware
Iranian Hacking Group targets Telecos, ISPs and Ministry of foreign Affairs (MFA) with Upgraded Malware
  • Alert & Advisory
  • November 12, 2021

An Iranian threat group known as Lyceum (aka Hexane, Siamesekitten, or Spirlin) has been reported to be targeting Telcoms, ISPs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Africa in a recent politically motivated attacks with an active focus on cyberespionage. This group is known to be focused on infiltrating the networks of telecoms companies and internet service providers (ISPs). Between July and October, Lyceum was spotted in attacks against ISPs and telecoms organizations across Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia.  The advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been linked to campaigns striking Middle Eastern oil and gas companies in the past and now appears to have expanded its focus to include the technology sector. In addition, the APT is responsible for a campaign against an unnamed African ministry of foreign affairs.

New Android Rooting Malware
New Android Rooting Malware
  • Alert & Advisory
  • November 3, 2021

A new Android malware that can gain root access to smartphones, take complete control over infected smartphones and silently modify device settings while simultaneously taking steps to evade detection has been discovered. The malware named “AbstractEmu” has been found to be distributed via Google Play Store and third-party stores such as the Amazon Appstore and the Samsung Galaxy Store, as well as other lesser-known marketplaces like Aptoide and APKPure.

Flubot Malware Targets Androids With Fake Security Updates and App Installations
Flubot Malware Targets Androids With Fake Security Updates and App Installations
  • Alert & Advisory
  • October 19, 2021

A newly discovered Android malware, dubbed FluBot, impersonates Android mobile banking applications to draw fake webview on targeted applications. The malware primarily focuses on stealing credit card details or online banking credentials, apart from personal data.

Google Warn Users of Government-Sponsored Attacks
Google Warn Users of Government-Sponsored Attacks
  • Alert & Advisory
  • October 16, 2021

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has revealed that it is monitoring over 270 government-backed threat actors from over 50 countries. Since the beginning of 2021, the tech giant has sent approximately 50,000 alerts to customers about state-sponsored phishing or malware attempts.

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