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U.S. Govt. Funding for MITRE's CVE Ends April 16, Cybersecurity Community on Alert

The U.S. government funding for non-profit research giant MITRE to operate and maintain its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program will expire Wedn…

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Paper Werewolf Deploys PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyberattacks on Russian Sectors

The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul.The activity, which took…

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Auto-Color Strikes: Protecting Your Linux Systems from Sophisticated Malware

A newly discovered Linux malware variant dubbed Auto-Color is making headlines, targeting universities and government organizations across North America and As…

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New Linux Malware ‘Auto-Color’ Grants Hackers Full Remote Access to Compromised Systems

Universities and government organizations in North America and Asia have been targeted by a previously undocumented Linux malware called Auto-Color between Nov…

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Belarus-Linked Ghostwriter Uses Macropack-Obfuscated Excel Macros to Deploy Malware

Opposition activists in Belarus as well as Ukrainian military and government organizations are the target of a new campaign that employs malware-laced Microsof…

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North Korean APT43 Uses PowerShell and Dropbox in Targeted South Korea Cyberattacks

A nation-state threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to an ongoing campaign targeting South Korean business, government, and cryptocurrency sec…

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Silent Lynx Using PowerShell, Golang, and C++ Loaders in Multi-Stage Cyberattacks

A previously undocumented threat actor known as Silent Lynx has been linked to cyber attacks targeting various entities in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan."This th…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]

As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intellige…

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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Silk Typhoon

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber…

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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber…

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FCC Launches 'Cyber Trust Mark' for IoT Devices to Certify Security Compliance

The U.S. government on Tuesday announced the launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for Internet-of-Things (IoT) consumer device…

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What Are the Best Free VPN Options for Linux Users?

Linux is famous for its strong security. Yet, adding a Virtual Private Network (VPN) boosts privacy even more. A VPN encrypts connections and protects data. Th…

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India Proposes Digital Data Rules with Tough Penalties and Cybersecurity Requirements

The Indian government has published a draft version of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules for public consultation."Data fiduciaries must provide…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips

The online world never takes a break, and this week shows why. From ransomware creators being caught to hackers backed by governments trying new tricks, the me…

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Canada Orders TikTok to Shut Down Canadian Operations Over Security Concerns

The Canadian government on Wednesday ordered ByteDance-owned TikTok to dissolve its operations in the country, citing national security risks, but stopped shor…

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FBI Seeks Public Help to Identify Chinese Hackers Behind Global Cyber Intrusions

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sought assistance from the public in connection with an investigation involving the breach of edge devices a…

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Chinese Hackers Use CloudScout Toolset to Steal Session Cookies from Cloud Services

A government entity and a religious organization in Taiwan were the target of a China-linked threat actor known as Evasive Panda that infected them with a prev…

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CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has detailed a new malicious email campaign targeting government agencies, enterprises, and military …

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Hackers Exploit Roundcube Webmail XSS Vulnerability to Steal Login Credentials

Unknown threat actors have been observed attempting to exploit a now-patched security flaw in the open-source Roundcube webmail software as part of a phishing …

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Crypt Ghouls Targets Russian Firms with LockBit 3.0 and Babuk Ransomware Attacks

A nascent threat actor known as Crypt Ghouls has been linked to a set of cyber attacks targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware wit…

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Astaroth Banking Malware Resurfaces in Brazil via Spear-Phishing Attack

A new spear-phishing campaign targeting Brazil has been found delivering a banking malware called Astaroth (aka Guildma) by making use of obfuscated JavaScript…

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China Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Volt Typhoon to Hide Its Own Hacking Campaigns

China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has doubled down on claims that the threat actor known as Volt Typhoon is a fabrication of th…

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THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats and Trends (Sep 30 - Oct 6)

Ever heard of a "pig butchering" scam? Or a DDoS attack so big it could melt your brain? This week's cybersecurity recap has it all – government showdowns, sne…

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U.S. and Microsoft Seize 107 Russian Domains in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown

Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the seizure of 107 internet domains used by state-sponsored threat actors with ties to…