Ransomware Rumbles: July’s Malware Madness Unleashed!
Discover the latest in malware madness! From the Arctic Wolf’s Akira ransomware revelations to the CAPTCHAgeddon saga, this Security Affairs Malware Newsletter will have you laughing through tears of cybersecurity chaos. Don’t miss the thrilling escapades of the ToxicPanda targeting Europe!

Hot Take:
Malware is like that persistent pimple that just won’t go away, no matter how much you try to get rid of it. In this edition, we’ve got everything from ransomware that probably has a vendetta against SonicWall, to Android trojans that are trying to swipe your euros. It’s like the Oscars of malware, but instead of awards, everyone gets a headache and a data breach!
Key Points:
- Ransomware activity is spiking, with Akira ransomware setting its sights on SonicWall SSL VPN users.
- Mobile banking trojans like DoubleTrouble and ToxicPanda are causing a financial safari in Europe.
- A new browser-based threat dubbed “CAPTCHAgeddon” is evolving faster than your pet goldfish.
- The infamous SocGholish malware is back, proving that fake updates are still the catfish of the tech world.
- WinRAR’s zero-day vulnerability is the latest party trick for malware developers.
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