Security researchers at Trend Micro have found that DarkGate malware attacks typically use compromised Skype accounts to deliver malicious VBA loader script attachments. Unknown attackers can take over a victim’s messaging thread for this process, although the exact method of compromise remains unclear. The researchers also caution that DarkGate’s threat operators could potentially infect systems using Microsoft Teams, with malware variants ranging from ransomware to cryptomining.
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
