ZDNet

Researchers find Mac OS X malware posing as PDF file

Researchers at F-Secure have discovered a Mac OS X malware file masquerading as a PDF file to lure users into installing a backdoor trojan. The malware, flagged as a trojan dropper, installs ...
AOL

Your file conversions could be loading malware on your computer. Here's how

Question: Are file conversion websites safe to use? Answer: It’s not uncommon to have a file sent to you in a format your computer can’t make use of and it needs to be converted. In some cases, a ...
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Pakistan linked APT36 uses fake PDF files to spread Linux malware in attacks on Indian government

A hacker group called Transparent Tribe, also known as APT36, is running a new cyber attack against India. The group is believed to be linked to Pakistan. This time, they are using a special type of ...
ZDNet

This malware-spreading PDF uses a sneaky file name to trick the unwary

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Bleeping Computer

New QBot email attacks use PDF and WSF combo to install malware

QBot malware is now distributed in phishing campaigns utilizing PDFs and Windows Script Files (WSF) to infect Windows devices. Qbot (aka QakBot) is a former banking trojan that evolved into malware ...
techtimes

Qbot Malware Discovered: Here's How It Uses PDFs and WSF Files to Infect Your Computer

QBot malware has been a persistent threat to Windows devices for some time now, and the new phishing campaign using Windows Script Files (WSF) is making it easier than ever to infect these devices.
Bizcommunity

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

HP has released its latest Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, highlighting the persistent and innovative methods cyber attackers are using to manipulate users and compromise endpoints. The report ...