Days after takedown, ESET Research releases analysis of RedLine Stealer infostealer empire

Following the takedown of RedLine Stealer by international authorities, ESET researchers are publicly releasing their research into the infostealer’s backend modules. In Operation Magnus just days ago, Dutch National police, alongside the FBI, Eurojust, and several other law enforcement organizations, performed a takedown of the infamous RedLine Stealer. In 2023, ESET researchers, in collaboration with … More Days after takedown, ESET Research releases analysis of RedLine Stealer infostealer empire

ESET Research Podcast: EvilVideo

ESET researchers discuss how they uncovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allowed attackers to send malicious files posing as videos. Telegram, with nearly a billion monthly users, is a juicy target for cybercriminals, especially if they can exploit a zero-day vulnerability to spread malicious code. ESET malware researcher Lukasš Stefanko ran into one such exploit … More ESET Research Podcast: EvilVideo

ESET Research discovers EvilVideo: Telegram app for Android targeted by zero-day exploit sending malicious videos

ESET researchers discovered a zero-day exploit, which targets the Telegram app for Android, that appeared for sale for an unspecified price in an underground forum post from June 2024. ESET Research found an advertisement for a zero-day exploit that targets the Telegram for Android app, posted in an underground forum. ESET named the vulnerability targeted … More ESET Research discovers EvilVideo: Telegram app for Android targeted by zero-day exploit sending malicious videos

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride. Mobile applications make the world go round. Instant communication services are among the most popular apps on iOS and Android alike  – US non-profit operation Signal has an estimated 40 million users, with the figure rising to 700 … More Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you