Tag: typosquatting

A sophisticated supply chain attack has been discovered targeting the NPM ecosystem. The malicious package 'jest-fet-mock' impersonates popular testing utilities and uses Ethereum smart contracts for command-and-control operations. This cross-platform malware affects Windows, Linux, and macOS, exec…

From February to July 2024, an analysis of over 500 popular domains revealed more than 10,000 malicious lookalike domains employing typosquatting and brand impersonation techniques. Google, Microsoft, and Amazon were the most targeted brands, accounting for nearly 75% of phishing domains. Almost ha…

Security researchers discovered a malicious version of the Advanced IP Scanner installer, which contained a backdoored DLL module. The compromised installer was distributed through a typo-squatted domain and appeared in search results for the legitimate software. When executed, the installer inject…