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Stay safe online - 2024-04-25
Hacked SSH servers and proxyjacking: a lucrative monetization scheme
The rise of proxyjacking attacks.
The cybersecurity landscape has recently seen the emergence of a new and concerning threat known as proxyjacking attacks. More
Siemens Energy confirms breach in major Clop ransomware attack via MOVEit vulnerability
Siemens Energy targeted in massive MOVEit attack.
Siemens Energy, along with other energy and technology giants, has confirmed being targeted by the notorious Clop ransomware group, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit managed file transfer software. More
News Viruses and parasites 2023-06-29
Windows malware spreads through infected Super Mario game
Trojanized Super Mario game infects users with Windows malware.
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News Viruses and parasites 2023-06-26
FTC is accusing Amazon of using "dark patterns" to make users subscribe to Prime
Amazon accused of misleading consumers into subscriptions.
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Pro-China Hacker Group exploits Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Vulnerability
Pro-China Hacker Group UNC4841 behind targeted data-theft attacks.
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Massive phishing campaign of 6,000 sites imitating 100 top brands
Widespread brand impersonation campaign targets popular apparel brands.
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News Spam and phishing 2023-06-15
Malwarebytes facing legal hurdle: labeling rival apps as "Unwanted" under scrutiny
The curious case of unwanted programs.
In a significant turn of events, the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Enigma Software Group can pursue its longstanding lawsuit against rival cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes. More
News 2023-06-08
Russia accuses Apple of hacking iPhones with US spy agencies
Russia's accusations and Apple's denial.
Apple, the California-based tech giant, is accused by Russia's Federal Security Service of participating in a coordinated spy campaign with the US government to spy on Russian iPhone users. More
Dental insurance provider hit by LockBit ransomware attack affecting 8.9M customers
Massive data breach exposes personal information of dental insurance customers.
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News Viruses and parasites 2023-05-31
Iranian hacker group Agrius launches Moneybird ransomware attacks on Israeli entities
The emergence of Moneybird ransomware.
The Iranian hacker group known as Agrius, also referred to as Pink Sandstorm and formerly Americium, has developed a new ransomware strain dubbed Moneybird. More
News Viruses and parasites 2023-05-25
Android phone fingerprint scanners found prone to brute-force attacks
Overcoming safeguards and exploiting vulnerabilities.
Researchers from Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University have revealed a new 'BrutePrint' attack that exploits vulnerabilities in modern smartphone fingerprint scanners. More
Vulnerability in KeePass allows theft of Master Password
CVE-2023-3278 vulnerability.
KeePass, the popular open-source password manager, is grappling with a security flaw that can potentially expose the master password to attackers, compromising the entire password database. More
Companies with cyber insurance are more likely to suffer from ransomware attacks
Rise in ransomware attacks and the role of cyber insurance.
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"PlugwalkJoe" admits guilt in notorious Twitter Bitcoin scam
Joseph James O'Connor, the UK man behind hacks, was extradited to the US from Spain.
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News 2023-05-11
Google launches entry-level cybersecurity certificate program
Google launches new cybersecurity certificate program to address the skills gap.
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News 2023-05-08