COLDRIVER using new malware to steal from Western targets — Google

Threat group COLDRIVER is using new malware to steal documents from Western targets, according to a May 7 report from Google Threat Intelligence. The malware, called LOSTKEYS, shows the evolution of the group from credential phishing to more sophisticated …

Google identifies new malware linked to Russian hackers: ‘New development in the toolset’

Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it has identified new malware called “LOSTKEYS” tied to the Russian-based hacking group Cold River, which is capable of stealing files and sending system information to attackers. The malware “marks a new development in …

Macs under threat from thousands of hacked sites spreading malware — how to stay safe

Verifying your identity online to access certain sites has become increasingly common in recent years. However, hackers have devised a clever way to weaponize Google’s reCAPTCHA and other verification methods to infect vulnerable PCs and now Macs with …

Google reveals details of Russia-based hacking group linked new malware 'LOSTKEYS'. What users should know?

Critical Google Chrome 136 Audio Bug Lets Hackers Remotely Install Malware

Update Google Chrome now as WebAudio vulnerability confirmed.getty Google has had a busy week on the cybersecurity front; there’s no doubt about that. The product update team has already confirmed and released a patch for an Android no user interaction …

Lampion Banking Malware Employs ClickFix Lures To Steal Banking Information

A sophisticated banking trojan known as Lampion has resurfaced with an evolved attack strategy, now exploiting fake ClickFix utility lures to harvest sensitive banking credentials from unsuspecting victims. This banking malware, first identified in late …

Google warns against Russia-based hacking group using new malware to steal data

Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has issued a warning about a Russia-based hacking group, known as COLDRIVER. The Alphabet-owned company claims that this hacking group is using a newly identified malware called LOSTKEYS to steal data. The tech …

Play ransomware affiliate leveraged zero-day to deploy malware

Play ransomware affiliate leveraged zero-day to deploy malware The Play ransomware gang exploited a high-severity Windows Common Log File System flaw in zero-day attacks to deploy malware. The Play ransomware gang has exploited a Windows Common Log File …

Google uncovers ‘LOSTKEYS’ malware linked to Russian-backed Cold River hackers

Google has uncovered a new strain of malware, dubbed "LOSTKEYS", believed to be the work of Cold River, a Russian-aligned hacking group reportedly connected to the country’s Federal Security Service (FSB), reported Reuters. According to a blog …

Beware: This Social Security Scam Installs Remote Access Malware on Your PC

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Another day, another scam. Cybercriminals are sending fake Social Security emails to trick victims into …