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.
Vidar Infostealer Bypasses Google Chrome’s ABE Encryption via APC Injection
A sophisticated evasion technique developed by Vidar infostealer operators successfully bypasses Google Chrome’s Application-Bound Encryption (ABE). Introduced in 2024, ABE was designed to protect browser-stored
