Tag: #Malvertising
A recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited to deliver malicious information stealers, including ACR Stealer, Lumma Stealer, and Meduza Stealer. This vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-21412 and rated with a CVSS score of 8.1, enables attackers to bypass SmartScreen protection and distribute harmful payloads. Microsoft resolved this high-severity vulnerability in its […]
Cybercriminals are leveraging Facebook ads to distribute fake Windows desktop themes that install SYS01, a password-stealing malware, on unsuspecting users’ computers. According to Trustwave researchers, these campaigns also promote fake downloads for pirated games, software, Sora AI, 3D image creators, and One Click Active tools. How the Malware Campaign Works Using Facebook’s vast reach, cybercriminals […]
A recent surge in ransomware attacks is targeting Windows system administrators through deceptive online advertisements promoting fake download sites for popular utilities like Putty and WinSCP. These malicious campaigns exploit the higher privileges of system administrators to infiltrate networks, steal data, and deploy ransomware. WinSCP, an SFTP and FTP client, and Putty, an SSH client, […]