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Decoy Dog: New Breed of Malware Posing Serious Threats to Enterprise Networks

A deeper analysis of a recently discovered malware calledDecoy Doghas revealed that it's a significant upgrade over thePupy RAT, an open-source remote access t…

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Casbaneiro Banking Malware Goes Under the Radar with UAC Bypass Technique

The financially motivated threat actors behind theCasbaneirobanking malware family have been observed making use of a User Account Control (UAC) bypass techniq…

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Roblox Developers Conference Attendees’ Data Breached

If you have attended the Roblox Developers Conference between 2017 and 2020, your data has…Roblox Developers Conference Attendees’ Data Breached on Latest Hack…

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New OpenSSH Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Remote Command Injection

Details have emerged about a now-patched flaw in OpenSSH that could be potentially exploited to run arbitrary commands remotely on compromised hosts under spec…

Linux OpenSSH

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Linux Ransomware Poses Significant Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Organizations running Linux distributions need to prepare to defend their systems against ransomware attacks. Steps to ensure resiliency and basics such as acc…

Linux

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HotRat: New Variant of AsyncRAT Malware Spreading Through Pirated Software

A new variant ofAsyncRATmalware dubbedHotRatis being distributed via free, pirated versions of popular software and utilities such as video games, image and so…

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Sophisticated BundleBot Malware Disguised as Google AI Chatbot and Utilities

A new malware strain known as BundleBot has been stealthily operating under the radar by taking advantage of.NET single-file deployment techniques, enabling th…

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Local Governments Targeted for Ransomware – How to Prevent Falling Victim

Regardless of the country, local government is essential in most citizens' lives. It provides many day-to-day services and handles various issues. Therefore, t…

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Mallox Ransomware Exploits Weak MS-SQL Servers to Breach Networks

Mallox ransomware activities in 2023 have witnessed a 174% increase when compared to the previous year, new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 reveal."Ma…

Palo Alto

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North Korean State-Sponsored Hackers Suspected in JumpCloud Supply Chain Attack

An analysis of the indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with the JumpCloud hack has uncovered evidence pointing to the involvement of North Korean state-…

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Pakistani Entities Targeted in Sophisticated Attack Deploying ShadowPad Malware

An unidentified threat actor compromised an application used by multiple entities in Pakistan to deliverShadowPad, a successor to the PlugX backdoor that's com…

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FIN8 Group Using Modified Sardonic Backdoor for BlackCat Ransomware Attacks

The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN8 has been observed using a "revamped" version of a backdoor calledSardonicto deliver theBlackCat ransomware…

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JumpCloud Blames 'Sophisticated Nation-State' Actor for Security Breach

A little over a week afterJumpCloud reset API keys of customersimpacted by a security incident, the company said the intrusion was the work of a sophisticated …

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Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft Word Vulnerabilities to Deploy LokiBot Malware

Microsoft Word documents exploiting known remote code execution flaws are being used as phishing lures to drop malware calledLokiBoton compromised systems."Lok…

Windows Fortinet

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Critical Security Flaws Uncovered in Honeywell Experion DCS and QuickBlox Services

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in various services, including Honeywell Experion distributed control system (DCS) and QuickBlox, that, …

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PicassoLoader Malware Used in Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine and Poland

Government entities, military organizations, and civilian users in Ukraine and Poland have been targeted as part of a series of campaigns designed to steal sen…

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U.S. Government Agencies' Emails Compromised in China-Backed Cyber Attack

An unnamed Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agency in the U.S. detected anomalous email activity in mid-June 2023, leading to Microsoft's discovery of …

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Ransomware Extortion Skyrockets in 2023, Reaching $449.1 Million and Counting

Ransomware has emerged as the only cryptocurrency-based crime to grow in 2023, with cybercriminals extorting nearly $175.8 million more than they did a year ag…

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If You're Looking to Up Your Desktop Computer Security, Linux Might Be Your Best Bet

With the threat of security breaches continually on the rise, it's time to take your operating system seriously -- and Linux is your best friend in this never-…

Linux

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Beware of Big Head Ransomware: Spreading Through Fake Windows Updates

A developing piece of ransomware calledBig Headis being distributed as part of a malvertising campaign that takes the form of bogus Microsoft Windows updates a…

Windows Fortinet

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BlackByte 2.0 Ransomware: Infiltrate, Encrypt, and Extort in Just 5 Days

Ransomware attacks are a major problem for organizations everywhere, and the severity of this problem continues to intensify.Recently, Microsoft's Incident Res…

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Google Releases Android Patch Update for 3 Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

Google has released its monthly security updates for the Android operating system, addressing 46 new software vulnerabilities. Among these, three vulnerabiliti…

Android

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How Pen Testing can Soften the Blow on Rising Costs of Cyber Insurance

As technology advances and organizations become more reliant on data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks also increase. The introduction…

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INTERPOL Nabs Hacking Crew OPERA1ER's Leader Behind $11 Million Cybercrime

A suspected senior member of a French-speaking hacking crew known as OPERA1ER has been arrested as part of an international law enforcement operation codenamed…