Tag: Malware

A dropper is a kind of Trojan that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware (virus, backdoor, etc.) to a target system.

Drive by download refers to the automated download of software to a user’s device, without the user’s knowledge or consent.

An IoT botnet is a network of computers, smart appliances and Internet-connected devices, infected with malware that are under the control of an attacking party

Stealth viruses are a type of computer virus that actively attempts to hide its presence and activities on an infected system.

Scareware is malicious software that tricks computer users into visiting malware-infested websites. It's also known as deception software, rogue scanner software or fraudware.

Researchers have discovered an actively exploited vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which allows attackers to gain system privileges.

A Trojan or a Trojan horse is a program that hides in a useful program but once installed, it carries out unauthorized and harmful activities.

Astaroth is a highly prevalent, information-stealing Latin American banking trojan. It is written in Delphi and has some innovative execution and attack techniques. 

A botnet refers to a group of computers which have been infected by malware and have come under the control of a malicious actor.

A new cyber espionage campaign is underway in North Africa, featuring a custom backdoor called Stealth Soldier, as part of a set of highly-targeted attacks.