Cybercriminals are increasingly utilising viral memes and content as a tool to bypass traditional defences and infect devices, with embedded malicious code or hidden instructions to compromised systems. Techniques include phishing and social engineering through humour, hidden code in images or audio files using steganography, and using memes to communicate with infected machines. Individuals and organisations are urged to exercise caution by avoiding clicking on links from untrusted sources and using advanced detection tools to scan for hidden threats.
Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma
Microsoft has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer, blocking nearly 2,300 related websites. The US Department of Justice seized Lumma’s central command
