A new global hacking campaign tracked as TamperedChef has emerged, exploiting everyday software names to trick users into installing malicious applications that deliver remote access tools. The campaign uses fake installers disguised as common programs like manual readers, PDF editors, and games, all equipped with valid code-signing certificates to appear legitimate. These applications are distributed […] The post TamperedChef Hacking Campaign Leverages Common Apps to Deliver Payloads and Gain Remote Access appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers have identified a sophisticated banking trojan called Eternidade Stealer that spreads through WhatsApp hijacking and social engineering tactics. The malware, written in Delphi, represents a significant evolution in Brazil’s cybercriminal landscape, combining advanced contact harvesting with credential theft targeting financial institutions. The threat emerges from a multi-stage infection chain that begins with […] The post New Malware Via WhatsApp Exfiltrate Contacts to Attack Server and Deploys Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybercriminals are rapidly embracing generative AI to transform the way they operate scams, making fraud operations faster, more convincing, and dramatically easier to scale. According to recent research, what once required months of work and specialized technical skills can now be accomplished in just a few hours by anyone with basic computer knowledge. The shift […] The post GenAI Makes it Easier for Cybercriminals to Successfully Lure Victims into Scams appeared first on Cyber Security News.