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VajraSpy Android Spyware

Feb 20, 2024 12:02:15 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, APT, Android, Malware, Spyware, Mobile, VajraSpy

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PolySwarm's 2024 Malware to Watch

Jan 8, 2024 1:04:35 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, LockBit, ALPHV, Predictions, BlackSuit, Rhysida, 2024, Hunters International, Play, 8base

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In this first report of 2024, PolySwarm analysts chose the malware families to watch in 2024. A small selection of samples of each family are provided as well.

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2023 Recap - Malware Trends and Observations

Dec 22, 2023 11:06:05 AM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, TTPs, 2023 Recap, trends, targeting

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In January, our analysts made various predictions for the 2023 threat landscape. In this report, we present malware trends and observations that correlate with those predictions. 

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2023 Recap - Malware Hall of Fame

Dec 18, 2023 3:13:23 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, LockBit, ALPHV, Cl0p, MOVEit, Rhysida, 2023 Recap, story of the year, BlackBasta

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In this report, PolySwarm analysts chose our top five standout malware families for the 2023 Malware Hall of Fame. We also feature the Story of the Year, MOVEit. A small selection of our most recent samples of each family are provided as well.

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Consulate Health Ransomware attack

Jan 18, 2023 2:35:50 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Malware, Ransomware, Hive, Cybercriminals

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Ransomware attacks have become a major concern for businesses and organizations in recent years, with devastating consequences for those who fall victim. The Hive ransomware gang, which recently targeted Consulate Health Care, is one example of cybercriminals constructing sophisticated and ruthless tactics to steal sensitive data and extort money from their victims. But how can you protect yourself from these kinds of attacks in the future?

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2023 Malware to Watch

Jan 17, 2023 1:31:56 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, 2023, Threat Landscape

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Executive Summary

This threat bulletin features PolySwarm’s top malware to watch in 2023, as chosen by our analysts.

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PolySwarm's 2023 Analyst Predictions

Jan 12, 2023 12:57:24 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, 2023, Predictions, Threat Landscape

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This threat bulletin features PolySwarm analysts’ predictions for the 2023 threat landscape.


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2022 Recap - Mobile Malware Threat Landscape

Dec 8, 2022 1:23:16 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Malware, 2022 Recap, ios, Mobile

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Verticals Targeted: Financial, Government, Journalism, Various

Executive Summary

This report is part of PolySwarm’s 2022 Recap series. This edition provides an overview of the 2022 mobile malware threat landscape.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2022 mobile malware threat landscape saw a 500% increase in malware distribution in early 2022, and mobile malware continued to be rampant throughout the year.
  • Some of the attack vectors used by threat actors to distribute mobile malware in 2022 include apps injected with malicious code, zero-click attacks, TOAD, and smashing.
  • Types of mobile malware that were prolific in 2022 include banking trojans, dropper apps, spyware, mobile ransomware, and subscriber trojans.
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