Cybercriminals are now exploiting remote monitoring and management tools to spread dangerous malware while avoiding detection by security systems. The attack campaign targets users who download what appears to be popular software, such as Notepad++, 7-Zip, or ChatGPT, from fake websites. Instead of getting the real program, victims unknowingly install LogMeIn Resolve or PDQ Connect, […] The post Hackers Exploiting RMM Tools LogMeIn and PDQ Connect to Deploy Malware as a Normal Program appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Google security researchers recently uncovered a sophisticated criminal operation called “Lighthouse” that has victimized over one million people across more than 120 countries. This phishing-as-a-service platform represents one of the most damaging SMS-based scam networks in recent years, prompting Google to file litigation aimed at dismantling the entire operation. The attack’s scale reveals how well-organized […] The post Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing-as-a-service Kit Behind Massive Phishing Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A newly documented malware campaign demonstrates how attackers are leveraging Windows LNK shortcuts to deliver the MastaStealer infostealer. The attack begins with spear-phishing emails containing ZIP archives with a single LNK file that executes a multi-stage infection process. When victims click the malicious shortcut, it launches Microsoft Edge while opening the AnyDesk website in the […] The post MastaStealer Weaponizes Windows LNK Files, Executes PowerShell Command, and Evades Defender appeared first on Cyber Security News.