Despite a very slim browser market share, Internet Explorer (IE) is still being exploited by exploit kits like the RIG exploit…
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Urgent update for macOS and iOS! Two actively exploited zero-days fixed
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities previously exploited by attackers to hack iPhones, iPads, or Macs….
Chrome targeted by Magnitude exploit kit
Exploit kits (EK) are not as widespread as they used to be. One of the reasons is likely that most exploit…
Perkiler malware turns to SMB brute force to spread
Researchers at Guardicore have identified a new infection vector being used by the Perkiler malware where internet-facing Windows machines are breached…
Malvertising campaigns come back in full swing
Malvertising campaigns leading to exploit kits are nowhere near as common these days. Indeed, a number of threat actors have moved…
Copycat criminals abuse Malwarebytes brand in malvertising campaign
While exploit kit activity has been fairly quiet for some time now, we recently discovered a threat actor creating a copycat—fake—Malwarebytes…
Spelevo exploit kit debuts new social engineering trick
2019 has been a busy year for exploit kits, despite the fact that they haven’t been considered a potent threat vector…
Exploit kits: fall 2019 review
Despite a slim browser market share, Internet Explorer is still being exploited in fall 2019 in a number of drive-by download…
A week in security (July 29 – August 4)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs we discussed the security and privacy changes in Android Q, how to get your Equifax money…
Say hello to Lord Exploit Kit
Just as we had wrapped up our summer review of exploit kits, a new player entered the scene. Lord EK, as…