Malware

An independent security researcher has done a quick analysis of a new Mac OS X DNS hijacker that is closely related to a previously uncovered Windows-only version that is capable of allowing man-in-the-middle attacks.

More than a half-million workstations at major global organizations were reportedly found infected with malicious Chrome web browser extensions that were likely used to commit click fraud and search engine optimization manipulation.

The cyberespionage gang Pawn Storm had an extremely active second half of 2017 with targets ranging from the Olympic Wintersports Federations to various political targets.

Cybercriminals have been spiking game apps, including several aimed at children, with malware that displays pornographic ads, pushes fake security apps, and registers users for premium services with permission.

A phony and malicious application imitating the Telegram app made its way into the Google Play Store posing as a newer updated version of the popular messaging app.

Malwarebytes researcher Jerome Segura analyzed a RIG exploit campaign distributing malware coin miners.

A newly discovered mobile malware program that primarily targets Russian banking customers can take over victims' SMS capabilities, allowing cybercriminals to intercept text messages that contain bank security codes, and then use those codes to reset bank account passwords.