HHS

AI Summaries a New Vector for Malware

Hackers can transform artificial intelligence-powered summarization tools into unwitting delivery agents for ransomware instructions through hidden code and prompt manipulation, security researchers ...
Bleeping Computer

Qbot malware switches to new Windows Installer infection vector

The Qbot botnet is now pushing malware payloads via phishing emails with password-protected ZIP archive attachments containing malicious MSI Windows Installer packages. This is the first time the Qbot ...
Threat Post

Malicious Attachments Remain a Cybercriminal Threat Vector Favorite

Malicious attachments continue to be a top threat vector in the cybercriminal world, even as public awareness increases and tech companies amp up their defenses. While attachment threat vectors are ...
Threat Post

ThreatList: Microsoft Macros Remain Top Vector for Malware Delivery

The second-most popular delivery method is CVE-2017-11882, a patched Microsoft vulnerability that allows the attacker to perform arbitrary code-execution. Attacks using malicious Microsoft macros, ...
HHS

Microsoft OneNote Is Latest Malware Vector

At least somebody uses Microsoft OneNote: Security researchers say they've detected an increase in the number of hackers delivering malware via the note-taking app bundled into the computing giant's ...

Fake ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ Torrent Spreads Agent Tesla Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting demand for pirated movies by disguising malware as a fake torrent of “One Battle After Another, ...