Chinese hackers reportedly hijacked South Korean VPN provider IPany’s website to spread malware, according to antivirus company ESET. The malware was discovered in May 2024 and was traced back to IPany’s site, which was found to be deploying both legitimate software and a malicious backdoor named SlowStepper. The attack, attributed to Chinese hacking group PlushDemon, could have allowed the group to spy on high-value targets.
Fake Google Ads Exploit Homebrew In Malware Campaign
Open-source package manager Homebrew has become the latest victim of a malware campaign using false Google ads to compromise user credentials and steal cryptocurrency wallets.