XWorm malware resurfaces with ransomware module, over 35 plugins

New versions of the XWorm backdoor are being distributed in phishing campaigns after the original developer, XCoder, ...
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Beware of threats lurking in booby-trapped PDF files

Looks can be deceiving, so much so thatthe familiar icon could mask malware designed to steal your data and money.

New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures

A new phishing and malware distribution toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDF files into ...
Techopedia

Types of Malware in 2025: What Tactics Do Hackers Use Most?

Discover the types of malware in 2025, from backdoors to ransomware, and learn which families hackers use most in real-world ...

LockBit ransomware returns, targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi

Trend Micro researchers are warning that the criminal group behind LockBit has released a new version of its ransomware platform, significantly escalating the threat to enterprise ...