Researchers have found a new Android malware named Xamalicious that can seize control of the device for fraudulent activities. Discovered by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, the malware uses the Xamarin framework, incorporates various obfuscation techniques and custom encryption for stealth. Distributed via apps including health, games and productivity on Google Play, the malware has been downloaded around 327,000 times. Most infections are found in the USA, Brazil, Argentina, UK, Spain, and Germany.
SmokeLoader malware aimed at multiple Ukrainian industries, using bug in file archiver
Russian hackers have exploited a vulnerability in popular file archiver 7-Zip to infiltrate Ukrainian governmental and private organisations with SmokeLoader malware, says Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm
