Researchers uncover a fake Telegram site distributing stealthy, memory-resident malware that bypasses Windows Defender. Always verify your download URLs.
Windows Defender Bypass
ENKI exposed a Kimsuky APT campaign using a dual PE/PowerShell payload that switches based on Windows Defender status to deploy KimJongRAT. The malware steals Chrome AppBound keys via GitHub Releases C2.
SafePay, a new centralized ransomware group linked to LockBit 3.0, has hit 200+ MSPs/SMBs via RDP. It bypasses Defender, encrypts files, and exfiltrates data using WinRAR and FileZilla.
A fileless AsyncRAT campaign, dubbed "Clickfix," targets German-speaking users, luring them into executing obfuscated PowerShell payloads via fake verification prompts.