Tag: malvertising

FakeBat, a loader previously known as Eugenloader and PaykLoader, has resurfaced after a three-month absence. The malware was distributed through a malicious Google ad impersonating the productivity application Notion. The attack chain involves a tracking template, cloaking domain, and a decoy site…

A sophisticated malvertising campaign is distributing the SYS01 infostealer malware through Meta's advertising platform. The attackers impersonate trusted brands and popular software, targeting primarily senior male demographics. The malware, designed to steal personal data and credentials, is dist…

LUNAR SPIDER, a Russian-speaking financially motivated threat group, has resumed operations following law enforcement disruptions. They've shifted from using IcedID to leveraging Latrodectus and Brute Ratel C4 malware, targeting financial services through SEO poisoning malvertising campaigns. The g…

An adware campaign targets online users by presenting them with fake CAPTCHA or update prompts, tricking them into running malicious PowerShell commands that deploy credential-stealing malware like Lumma and Amadey. The attackers leverage ad networks to redirect victims to compromised sites hosting…

Threat actors are repurposing digital analytics and advertising tools to evade detection and enhance their malicious campaigns. The report explores how link shorteners, IP geolocation utilities, CAPTCHA systems, and advertising intelligence platforms are being weaponized. It provides insights into …

The report discusses the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), an infostealer malware targeting macOS systems. It is designed to steal sensitive information like passwords, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and other data from infected machines. The malware is distributed through malvertising, SEO poisoning,…

This analysis examines a recent malware campaign that utilizes the NetSupport RAT, a legitimate remote administration tool, for persistent infections. The threat actors behind this campaign employ obfuscation techniques and updates to evade detection. However, by identifying weaknesses in the obfus…

HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team recently uncovered a massive ad fraud operation dubbed Konfety, involving threat actors operating 'evil twin' versions of 'decoy twin' apps available on major app marketplaces. The decoy twins on official stores behave normally, while the evil tw…

This report analyzes two recent malware distribution campaigns that leverage malvertising techniques. The campaigns deliver the WorkersDevBackdoor and MadMxShell backdoors, which have data exfiltration capabilities and can facilitate ransomware deployment. The malware's delivery infrastructure, inc…

A malvertising campaign lures Mac users into downloading a counterfeit Microsoft Teams installer containing Atomic Stealer, a data-stealing malware. The campaign uses advanced filtering techniques, compromised ad accounts, and decoy pages to deliver unique payloads that bypass security measures. Up…

During the first semester of 2024, FakeBat (aka EugenLoader, PaykLoader) was one of the most widespread loaders using the drive-by download technique. Researchers uncovered multiple FakeBat distribution campaigns leveraging malvertising, software impersonation, fake web browser updates, and social …

A malicious Chinese entity acquired control over the popular Polyfill JS open-source project and has been injecting malware into over 100,000 websites that embed the polyfill.io content delivery network. The malware redirects mobile users to a fraudulent sports betting site hosted on a domain imper…

The release of the Arc browser for Windows sparked interest among cyber criminals who quickly launched a malvertising campaign impersonating the new software. The scheme uses Google search ads to lure potential victims with fake Arc installers. These installers employ various techniques, including …