Data Stealing Malware
Malware designed to steal sensitive information such as passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and other personal data.
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North Korean Hackers Deploy StoatWaffle Malware via VS Code Projects
A North Korean threat actor, tracked as WaterPlum, is using malicious Visual Studio Code projects to distribute a new malware family called StoatWaffle. The campaign leverages a feature in VS Code to automatically execute code when a project is opened.
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JackFix Uses Fake Windows Update Pop-Ups on Adult Sites to Deliver Multiple Stealers
A new cybersecurity campaign, dubbed JackFix, is tricking users into installing malware via fake Windows update pop-ups on adult websites. Attackers use ClickFix lures to deceive victims into running malicious commands. This tactic leverages fake adult sites (like xHamster or PornHub clones), often distributed via malvertising. The “urgent security update” creates psychological pressure on victims,…