Charming Kitten, an Iran-linked hacking group, has a new malware variant called BellaCPP, according to Kaspersky Lab researchers. The malware is a C++ version of the previously identified BellaCiao malware, first discovered in 2023. It uses covert tunneling and webshell persistence, and has been found on a computer in Asia, indicating an evolving malware arsenal for advanced persistent threat operations.
Infostealers Dominate as Lumma Stealer Detections Soar by Almost 400%
Cybersecurity firm ESET reported a 369% increase in detections of the Lumma Stealer infostealer malware in the second half of 2024. The malware targets two-factor