CVE-2018-10171

Kromtech MacKeeper 3.20.4 suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability through its com.mackeeper.AdwareAnalyzer.AdwareAnalyzerPrivilegedHelper component. The AdwareAnalzyerPrivilegedHelper tool implements an XPC service that allows an unprivileged application to connect and execute shel...

440 Million Android Users Plagued By Extremely Obnoxious Pop-Ups

Over 440 million Android phones have been exposed to an obnoxious advertising plugin hidden within hundreds of popular applications available via Google Play, which ultimately can render phones almost unusable. Lookout Research discovered the plugin being bundled with 238 unique applications that...

A week in security (May 13 – 19)

Last week, Malwarebytes Labs reviewed active and unique exploit kits targeting consumers and businesses alike, reported about a flaw in WhatsApp used to target a human rights lawyer, and wrote about an important Microsoft patch that aimed to prevent a "WannaCry level" attack. We also profiled the...

Labs Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques report finds businesses hit with 235 percent more threats in Q1

The Malwarebytes Labs Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Q1 2019 report found businesses at the butt end of a bad joke. In just one year, threats aimed at corporate targets have increased by 235 percent, with Trojans, such as Emotet, and ransomware in particular revving up in the first quarter...

Adware-Ridden Apps in Google Play Infect 30 Million Android Users

More than 50 malicious apps have been discovered on the Google Play app marketplace, peddling adware to millions of Android victims. The 50 adware apps, which have been since removed, include fitness, photoshopping and gaming apps, and were installed a total of 30 million times, researchers at...

March Madness Scams Give Attackers Fast Break

With the 2019 NCAA tournament’s Final Four around the corner, researchers are urging viewers to be wary of a slew of March Madness-related phishing attacks, adware installers and other security threats. While security concerns regarding popular sporting events – from the World Cup to the Super Bo...

A week in security (March 25 – 31)

Last week, we looked at plugin vulnerabilities, location tracking app problems, and talked about plain text password woes. We also looked at federal data privacy regulation and took a deep dive into BatMobi Adware. Other cybersecurity news Poisoned software update headache for ASUS Source: The...

Awakening the beast: BatMobi adware

On February 12, a patron of the Malwarebytes Forum alerted us of an issue with ad redirects that seemed to come out of nowhere. An outcry from other commenters filled the forum thread, all experiencing the same redirects to the same exact websites. Our web protection team traced the offending...

Threat Roundup for March 22 to March 29

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between March 22 and March 29. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral...

The Pirate Bay spreading malware PirateMatryoshka via reputed seeders

By Waqas Cybercriminals often use torrent services to distribute malicious code since users who look for illegal content usually disable their privacy and security settings on the web as well as ignore system notifications. Resultantly, they fall prey to adware and malware campaigns hosted by...

Partner Perspectives: Faster Response with Carbon Black and Tines.io

Tines was founded by former DocuSign and eBay security engineers who were frustrated by existing security automation platforms. “I was leading an enterprise security team that had to work harder and harder every day just to keep up with the volume of alerts that required investigation,” said Eoin...

Beware!! New Windows .exe Malware Found Targeting macOS Computers

A malicious Windows EXE file can even infect your Mac computer as well. Yes, you heard me right — a .exe malware on macOS. Security researchers at antivirus firm Trend Micro have discovered a novel way hackers are using in the wild to bypass Apple's macOS security protection and infect Mac...

Threat Roundup for Feb. 1 to Feb. 8

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Feb. 01 and Feb. 08. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Malware in Ad-Based Images Targets Mac Users

A massive adware campaign has so far impacted up to a million Mac users, using a tricky steganography technique to hide malware in image files. Researchers at Confiant and Malwarebytes said the attacks have been running since Jan. 11, using ads on the web and steganography to spread; steganograph...

8 million users installed 9 adware apps from Play Store

By Uzair Amir This is the second time in one week that adware apps have been found on Google Play Store. Lukas Stefanko, an IT security researcher at ESET has discovered 9 Android apps on Google Play Store spamming users with unwanted ads. One of the apps called "Remote control for TV and home...

This Week in Security News: Adware and Ransomware

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about an adware that disguised itself as different apps and monitors mobile devices. Also, learn more about the different ransomware...

ICEPick-3PC: A Sophisticated Adware That Collects Data En Masse

A strain of malware that spreads on the web via advertising platforms has mounted a large-scale, mass data harvesting campaign, opening up thousands of Android users to follow-on attacks. Researchers said it’s likely there’s an organized crime ring operating behind the scenes. Named ICEPick‐3PC b...

Google Play Boots 85 Malicious Adware Apps

At least 85 fake apps harboring adware, disguised as game, TV, and remote control simulator apps have been removed from the Google Play app store. Researchers with Trend Micro said Tuesday that they found an active adware family in fake apps on the Google Play store that had been downloaded a...

9 million users installed 85 adware infected apps from Play Store

By Uzair Amir Google has now removed all 85 Adware from Play Store. Reportedly, 85 Android applications on Google Play Store were discovered to be sending dangerous, full-screen adware to users. These apps collectively have been installed approx. 9 million times across the world. It is identified...

Google Removes 85 Adware Apps That Infect 9 Million Android Users

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after finding out that they were pushing aggressive, full-screen adware to Android users. With the rise in the mobile market, Adware has become one of the most prevalent mobile threats in the world. Adware has traditionally been used to aggressively...