#steganography

[ follow ]
#android
fromThe Mirror US
16 hours ago
Information security

Android phones at risk as experts advises apps to delete amid cyber attack

A SlopAds ad-fraud campaign infected 224 Android apps downloaded over 38 million times, using steganography and hidden WebViews to generate fraudulent ad impressions and clicks.
fromBleepingComputer
1 month ago
Information security

Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A global Android ad-fraud operation (SlopAds) used 224 Google Play apps to generate 2.3 billion daily ad requests and was downloaded over 38 million times.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Security Firm Exposes Role of Beijing Research Institute in China's Cyber Operations

BIETA and its subsidiary CIII operate as front organizations supporting China's Ministry of State Security, researching and supplying technologies for intelligence, counterintelligence, and military operations.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 weeks ago

New Report Links Research Firms BIETA and CIII to China's MSS Cyber Operations

Beijing Institute of Electronics Technology and Application likely operates under China's Ministry of State Security and develops steganography and other intelligence-supporting technologies.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Amnesia Devs Tease Next Creepy Title With Hotel Samsara

The short video features mysterious shots of an eerie, empty hotel, accompanied by strange chanting in the background, ending with a voice saying "something new." Along with the teaser, a website went live that looks like it's promoting a fancy investment opportunity. It promises a luxury experience and even includes fake reviews. But fans quickly realized this wasn't just a normal game announcement--it was the start of a hidden puzzle.
Video games
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

SlopAds Fraud Ring Exploits 224 Android Apps to Drive 2.3 Billion Daily Ad Bids

SlopAds deployed 224 Android apps using steganography and hidden WebViews to generate massive ad and click fraud, causing up to 2.3 billion daily bid requests.
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Windows Users: Global UpCrypter Phishing Attack is Expanding

The phishing emails arrive disguised as missed voicemails or purchase orders. Victims who click on the attachments are redirected to fake websites, designed to appear convincing, often featuring company logos to increase trust. According to Fortinet, these phishing pages prompt users to download a ZIP file containing a heavily disguised JavaScript dropper. Once opened, the script triggers PowerShell commands in the background that connect to attacker-controlled servers for the next stage of malware.
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

New GodRAT Trojan Targets Trading Firms Using Steganography and Gh0st RAT Code

Financial institutions are targeted by GodRAT, a remote access trojan using steganography to stealthily deliver malicious payloads.
[ Load more ]