Recently, we discovered LokiBot (detected by Trend Micro as Trojan.Win32.LOKI) impersonating a popular game launcher to trick users into executing it on their machines. Further analysis revealed that a sample of this variant employs a quirky, installation routine that involves dropping a compiled C# code file.
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We observed an increase in hacking group Outlaw’s activities in December, with updates on the kits’ capabilities reminiscent of their previous attacks.
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We recently discovered several malicious optimizer, booster, and utility apps (detected by Trend Micro as AndroidOS_BadBooster.HRX) on Google Play that are capable of accessing remote ad configuration servers that can be used for malicious purposes, perform mobile ad fraud, and download as many as 3,000 malware variants or malicious payloads on affected devices.
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Cryptocurrencies’ values are increasing again, which may explain why the number of stealthy techniques to deliver them have also increased this year. We found another campaign using process hollowing and a dropper component to evade detection and analysis, and can potentially be used for other malware payloads.
Read More In one of its recent campaigns, we’ve discovered a piece of Waterbear payload with a brand-new purpose: hiding its network behaviors from a specific security product by API hooking techniques. In our analysis, we have discovered that the security vendor is APAC-based, which is consistent with BlackTech’s targeted countries.
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