Malware is a constant threat and being aware of them is the first step to keeping them at bay. Here we have listed the top 10 malware to watch out for this upcoming month.
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2. Malware is a constant threat and being aware of them is the
first step to keeping them at bay. Here we have listed the top
10 malware to watch out for this upcoming month.
Gh0st and Jupiter have made their entry as the top 10
malware and something every user should be aware of.
Gh0st is a RAT employed to access infected endpoints.
Another evasive malware, Jupiter is .NET malware used to
target innocent users when they visit any website and
download a file in the form of a PDF or zip. The malware
activity for this month is predicted to rise by a considerable
amount as compared to the previous month.
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3. Shlayer is a downloader and dropper malware targeting mainly MacOS. It is mainly
propagated through malicious websites, compromised domains, and malvertising
posing as Adobe Flash updater.
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Here Are The Top 10 Malware That You Should Watch Out For In May 2022
Given below the Top 10 Malware ranked in order of virulence.
Shlayer
4. All Shlayer domains use the same keyword <api.random_name.com>. Below are
numerous instances of domains Shlayer utilities.</api.random_name.com>
api[.]interfacecache[.]com
api[.]scalableunit[.]com
api[.]typicalconfig[.]com
api[.]standartanalog[.]com
api[.]fieldenumerator[.]com
api[.]practicalsprint[.]com
api[.]searchwebsvc[.]com
api[.]connectedtask[.]com
api[.]navigationbuffer[.]com
api[.]windowtask[.]com
5. ZeuS
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ZeuS is a trojan that tracks the keys of a victim when they visit any banking website. By tracking the
keystrokes, they get hold of the credentials of users and cause financial losses. Since its inception,
various malwares are based on the ZeuS code and are used to perpetuate havoc.
Agent Tesla
Agent Tesla is a RAT that gets hold of personal information and screenshots from an infected system.
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NanoCore
NanoCore is a RAT propagated through
malspam. It spreads as an Excel XLS
spreadsheet. Once it finds entry into the
system, it installs and executes various files.
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CoinMiner
CoinMiner, as the name suggests is a crypto miner
application based on Windows Management
Instrumentation (WMI) and EternalBlue to infect any
network. It also employs WMI Standard Event
Consumer scripting to run numerous scripts.
8. Delf
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Delf is a group of malware with many versions devised in the Delphi programming language. They may
be downloaders. Campaigns, targets, infection vectors, and capabilities, depending upon its version.
They are sent to gain backdoor access, steal data, hinder antivirus, and various other functions.
Gh0st
Gh0st is a RAT wielded to regulate infected endpoints. Gh0st is plunged by other malware to establish a
backdoor into an appliance that authorizes an attacker to entirely monitor the infected device.
10. Arechclient2
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Arechclient2, also known as SectopRAT, is a .NET RAT aimed to conduct numerous functions. Their
main role is to steal information including browser and wallet data. It is also instilled with anti-VM and
anti-emulator functions.
Mirai
Mirai is a malware botnet targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This is done to conduct a DDoS
attack and in the process gain complete control of the system.
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Final Words
So here are the top 10 malware you should watch out for in the month
of May. Along with being informed about them, it is advisable to have a
good quality antivirus and antimalware installed in your system. One
such great antivirus is Sysvoot. Install it now and stay protected from
any lurking dangers.