Hackers are exploiting the popular software 7ZIP to spread malware via the Microsoft App Store, according to cybersecurity researchers at QiAnXin. They found a fake Russian 7Zip which had gone undetected for nearly a year. The rogue package, named UTG-Q-003, fetched payloads from a remote server using Java. The hackers continually changed the payload to evade detection and steal a variety of file types. The attackers’ domains linked to Russia and Ukraine.

Microsoft Releases New Defender Update for Windows 11, 10, and Server Installation Images
Microsoft has officially rolled out its latest security intelligence update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, delivering crucial protections for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server


