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Malcontent is a tool designed to detect supply-chain malware using context analysis and differential methods. It supports various file formats and programming languages, analyzing Linux programs primarily, but also works with macOS and Windows. It features three modes: analyze, diff, and scan, allowing for in-depth examination of program capabilities and risks.
MacPersistenceChecker is a macOS app that identifies all items set to run automatically on your system. It helps detect malware and unwanted software by scoring each persistence mechanism based on risk factors. Users can analyze and decide what to keep or remove.
The article details a supply chain attack on Notepad++, where attackers compromised the update infrastructure between June and September 2025. It outlines various infection chains, unique payloads, and the methods used to gather system information and install malicious software. Kaspersky's solutions successfully blocked these attacks as they unfolded.
This article reviews new macOS malware discovered in 2025, detailing infection methods, persistence techniques, and the functionality of each specimen. The focus is primarily on information stealers, highlighting their rise in prevalence and the tactics used to distribute them. It also provides links to malware samples for analysis.
This article details TangleCrypt, a new Windows malware packer linked to a ransomware attack. It discusses its methods for hiding payloads and the flaws in its implementation that may lead to crashes. Key features include its use of multiple encoding layers and basic anti-analysis techniques.