North Korean cyber threat group, TA444, has launched a new malware, SpectralBlur, targeting macOS users. The malware allows a host of malicious activities, including file upload/download, shell execution, file deletion, and sleep or hibernate command triggering, all controlled by a remote server. Discovered by Proofpoint threat researcher Greg Lesnewich, SpectralBlur shares a coding resemblance with KandyKorn, another North Korean malware. The rising threat indicates an evolving cybersecurity landscape requiring increased awareness and proactive measures.
Former U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Hacking and Extortion Scheme Involving Telecommunications Companies
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