“Sneaky” new Android malware takes over your phone, hiding in fake news and ID apps

Researchers at Cyfirma have investigated Android Trojans capable of stealing sensitive data from compromised devices. The malware spreads by pretending to be trusted apps—like a news reader or even digital ID apps—tricking users into downloading it by accident. In reality, it’s Android-targeting...

Attack of the clones: Fake ChatGPT apps are everywhere

The mobile AI gold rush has flooded app stores with lookalikes—shiny, convincing apps promising “AI image generation,” “smart chat,” or “instant productivity.” But behind the flashy logos lurks a spectrum of fake apps, from harmless copycats to outright spyware. Spoofing trusted brands like...

North Korean Hackers Caught on Video Using AI Filters in Fake Job Interviews

North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group used AI deepfakes and stolen identities in fake job interviews to infiltrate crypto and Web3 companies...

YouTube ‘Ghost Network’ Spreads Infostealer via 3,000 Fake Videos

Check Point Research exposed a sophisticated, role-based operation called the YouTube Ghost Network, distributing dangerous Lumma and Rhadamanthys Infostealer malware. Learn how cybercriminals use hijacked channels and bots to triple malicious video output and steal user credentials...

A week in security (October 27 – November 2)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Update Chrome now: 20 security fixes just landed How scammers use your data to create personalized tricks that work Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam Atlas browser’s...

VulnCheck KEV: CVE-2024-45216

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Solr. Solr instances using the PKIAuthenticationPlugin, which is enabled by default when Solr Authentication is used, are vulnerable to Authentication bypass. A fake ending at the end of any Solr API URL path, will allow requests to skip...

EUVD-2025-37032

mCarFix Motorists App version 2.3 package name com.skytop.mcarfix, developed by Paniel Mwaura, contains improper access control vulnerabilities. Attackers may bypass verification to arbitrarily register accounts, and by tampering with sequential numeric IDs, gain unauthorized access to user data...

Spyware-Plugged ChatGPT, DALL·E and WhatsApp Apps Target US Users

Are you using a fake version of a popular app? Appknox warns US users about malicious brand clones hiding on third-party app stores. Protect yourself from hidden spyware and ‘commercial parasites.’...

CVE-2025-61118

mCarFix Motorists App version 2.3 package name com.skytop.mcarfix, developed by Paniel Mwaura, contains improper access control vulnerabilities. Attackers may bypass verification to arbitrarily register accounts, and by tampering with sequential numeric IDs, gain unauthorized access to user data...

Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam

One of our employees received this suspicious email and showed it to me. Although it's a pretty straightforward attempt to lure targets into calling the scammers, it's worth writing up because it looks like it was sent out in bulk. Let's look at the red flags. Firstly, the sender address : PayPal...

Malicious Package

Overview dezcord.js is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs npm...

Malicious Package

Overview nodemonjs is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs npm'...

Malicious Package

Overview ethesjs is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs npm's...

Malicious Package

Overview deezcord.js is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs...

Malicious Package

Overview react-router-dom.js is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload...

Malicious Package

Overview etherdjs is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs npm's...

Malicious Package

Overview typescriptjs is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs...

Malicious Package

Overview dizcordjs is a malicious package. This is a "typosquatting" package, which means the package name is based on existing repositories, namespaces, or components, it aims to trick users to download the package which contains a malicious code. Payload behavior The malicious payload runs npm'...

Rogue WordPress Plugin Conceals Multi-Tiered Credit Card Skimmers in Fake PNG Files

The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team recently discovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress e-commerce sites, specifically those using the WooCommerce plugin. This malware exhibits advanced features including custom encryption methods, fake images used to conceal malicious...

10 npm Packages Caught Stealing Developer Credentials on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of 10 malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver an information stealer targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. "The malware uses four layers of obfuscation to hide its payload, displays a fake CAPTCHA to appear legitimate, fingerprint...