Malicious WhatsApp mod hits Middle East users

Kaspersky researchers discovered a new malicious version of YoWhatsApp, a popular WhatsApp messenger mod. Popular for providing features not available in the official app, this mod spreads the infamous Triada mobile Trojan, which can download other Trojans, issue paid subscriptions, and even steal WhatsApp accounts.

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Ransomware top threat, telecom most affected industry, says Cisco report

Ransomeware continued to be the top threat and telecommunications was the most affected industry in the first quarter of 2022, according to a new trends report.

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Emotet tests new delivery techniques

Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company have observed brand new tactics used to distribute the notorious Emotet botnet, indicating that the cybercriminal group (TA542) is testing new attack techniques.

Trickbot continues to reign as UAE’s top malware threat

During February, Trickbot was being distributed via a malicious spam campaign designed to trick users in the legal and insurance sectors into downloading a .zip archive with a malicious JavaScript file to their PCs.