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A threat actor has been distributing remote access Trojans (RATs) on Android and Windows operating systems using online meeting lures, according to cloud security provider Zscaler.

This campaign has been ongoing since at least December 2023, observed Zscaler’s threat intelligence team, ThreatLabz.

The distributed RATs include Android-focused SpyNote RAT and Windows-focused NjRAT and DCRat.

Malicious APKs and BAT Files Leading to RAT Payloads

To lure its victims into downloading the RATs, the threat actor created several fake online meeting sites, impersonating brands like Microsoft-owned Skype, Google Meet and Zoom.

“All of the fake sites were in Russian,” noted Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers.

The attacker utilized shared web hosting services to host all these websites on a…

The cybersecurity awareness department of the Indian government has issued a notice alerting the public to the presence of various investment scams being circulated on the popular messaging platform, Telegram.

Beware of Task-Based Investment Scams: Cyber Dost’s Warning on Social Media

The official cyber-safety and cybersecurity awareness account of the Ministry of Home Affairs, known as Cyber Dost, posted a message on social media, specifically on X (formerly known as Twitter), cautioning individuals to exercise vigilance when encountering messages that encourage them to complete tasks like following Instagram accounts, liking YouTube videos, or writing hotel reviews in exchange for monetary rewards.

Watch out for these Task-based Investment Scams on #Telegram!
Remember to…

The Hyderabad police have achieved a major breakthrough by arresting nine individuals allegedly involved in a massive investment fraud worth a staggering Rs 712 crore. 

The scam has been reportedly  masterminded by Chinese citizens operating from Dubai, targeting victims through enticing online part-time job offers on the popular messaging app, Telegram.

Hyderabad Citizen Scammed of Rs. 28 Lakh in Online Job Fraud

The investigation began after a complaint was filed by a resident of Hyderabad in April, reporting a loss of Rs 28 lakh. The victim fell for promises of easy profits through “rate and review” tasks. The fraudsters enticed him to invest money upfront and perform various online assignments with lucrative returns. 

However, when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he…

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