In 2023, online threats such as adware, malvertising, and spyware spiked during summer, contrary to the seasonal lull usually observed. Avast reported its tools blocked a record of over a billion attacks monthly during this period, attributing the surge to increased use of AI by cybercriminals. New threats include “Invisible Adware” and “Love-GPT” which exploit mobile devices and dating apps respectively. Japan, Greece, and the US saw the most finance scams.
New ValleyRAT Malware Variant Spreading via Fake Chrome Downloads
Cybersecurity researchers at Morphisec have discovered a new variant of ValleyRAT malware with more advanced evasion tactics, multi-stage infection chains, and novel delivery methods. The
