AsyncRAT, a remote access Trojan, has surged into the top four most prevalent malware types worldwide, according to a report by Check Point Software Technologies. AsyncRAT is used in complex phishing schemes, often hidden within Dropbox and TryCloudflare links to avoid standard security measures. Cybercriminals are increasingly using these trusted platforms to infiltrate company networks. Other top malware strains globally are FakeUpdates, Androxgh0st, Remcos, and AgentTesla.
Nearly 700,000 customers impacted after insider attack at US fintech firm
FinWise, which provides loans on behalf of US financial services firms, revealed a former employee accessed sensitive customer information after leaving the firm.
