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www.itechblog.net Hackers are using freelancing web applications such as the Fiverr and Freelancer to distribute malware disguised as job offers which contain attachments that are pretending to be a job description but are actually installing keyloggers in victim files Hackers are using freelancing web applications such as the Fiverr and Freelancer to distribute malware disguised as job offers which contain attachments that are pretending to be a job description but are actually installing keyloggers in victim files. There are keyloggers such as AgentTesla and Remote Access Trojans (RATs) which can be installed in a victim’s computer system. According to a report from the MalwareHunterTeam, these type of attacks are being implemented on freelancing platforms Fiverr and Freelancer. As you can see in the Screenshot below the attacker is trying to create a fake job offer for multiple users. How Are Victims Being Infected? Most of these offers look legitimate but a

The world has seen its fair share of cybercriminal gangs. The cyber criminal group “Silence” is rising among the ranks it would seem. Group-IB, a cybersecurity company was able to identify and expose the crimes committed by Silence. The gang’s main targets are banks, especially those in Russia, although attacks have been noted to be on a global scale. Judging by the tactics used by the group during their attacks, it has been assumed that at least one member from the team must have been a security specialist relating to banking before turning rogue. So far, Silence has stolen over $800,000 from banks. Silence started out as a small group, with underdeveloped tactics of attack at first. They were identified back in 2017 after stealing $100,000. Autumn 2017 saw a rise in the group’s activity. Silence has ramped up it’s efforts as can be seen from its previous confirmed thefts, which accumulated to above $550,000 in 2018. That’s over a fivefold increase in just one year. Tal