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Java(Script) Drive-By, Hacking Without 0days

A remote code execution chain in Google Chrome, which allows an attacker to execute code on the host machine, can cost anywhere from $250,000 to $500,000. Nowadays, such powers are typically reserved for governments and spy agencies. But not so…

Permiso Adds Three More Open Source Cybersecurity Tools

Permiso today made available three additional tools under an open-source license that make it simpler to secure cloud computing environments. The post Permiso Adds Three More Open Source Cybersecurity Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to boost security for customers

Malwarebytes announced the acquisition of AzireVPN, a renowned privacy-focused VPN provider. Malwarebytes has long been a defender of user privacy through its portfolio of consumer solutions, including Malwarebytes Privacy VPN and its free ad and scam blocker web extension Malwarebytes…

Evasive ZIP Concatenation: Trojan Targets Windows Users

Threat actors continually seek innovative methods to evade detection, and ZIP file concatenation has proven to be an effective tactic. By exploiting the different ways ZIP readers and archive managers process concatenated ZIP files, attackers can embed malware that specifically…

Industrial companies in Europe targeted with GuLoader

A recent spear-phishing campaign targeting industrial and engineering companies in Europe was aimed at saddling victims with the popular GuLoader downloader and, ultimately, a remote access trojan that would permit attackers to steal information from and access compromised computers whenever…

‘SteelFox’ Miner and Information Stealer Bundle Emerges

Impersonating legitimate software such as Foxit PDF Editor and AutoCAD, the SteelFox crimeware bundle steals user information. The post ‘SteelFox’ Miner and Information Stealer Bundle Emerges appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…

A Hacker’s Guide to Password Cracking

Defending your organization’s security is like fortifying a castle—you need to understand where attackers will strike and how they’ll try to breach your walls. And hackers are always searching for weaknesses, whether it’s a lax password policy or a forgotten…

Canada Orders Shutdown Of TikTok’s Canadian Business

Canada ordered China’s TikTok business in the country to be dissolved over national security risks, but does not ban access to app This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Canada Orders Shutdown Of TikTok’s Canadian…

Subverting LLM Coders

Really interesting research: “An LLM-Assisted Easy-to-Trigger Backdoor Attack on Code Completion Models: Injecting Disguised Vulnerabilities against Strong Detection“: Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed code com- pletion tasks, providing context-based suggestions to boost developer productivity in software engineering. As…

Hackers and AI – Should we be worried?

The media is full of stories warning about the threats AI poses to humanity. One of their favorite narratives is how cyber criminals are using… The post Hackers and AI – Should we be worried? appeared first on Panda Security…

Unwrapping the emerging Interlock ransomware attack

Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) recently observed an attacker conducting big-game hunting and double extortion attacks using the relatively new Interlock ransomware. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Unwrapping the emerging Interlock…

Silent Skimmer Gets Loud (Again)

We discuss a new campaign from the cybercrime group behind Silent Skimmer, showcasing the exploit of Telerik UI vulnerabilities and malware like RingQ loader. The post Silent Skimmer Gets Loud (Again) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…

Gmail Under Attack: Secure a Backup Account

  Having access to a Gmail account in the present world is rather dangerous because hackers create new ways of penetrating the account, even if it at times employs a 2FA security feature. While methods like passkey sign-ins and secure…

5 Most Common Malware Techniques in 2024

Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) form the foundation of modern defense strategies. Unlike indicators of compromise (IOCs), TTPs are more stable, making them a reliable way to identify specific cyber threats. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques,…

NCSC Publishes Tips to Tackle Malvertising Threat

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has released malvertising guidance for brands and their ad partners This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC Publishes Tips to Tackle Malvertising Threat

Android Banking Trojan ToxicPanda Targets Europe

ToxicPanda is a China-linked Android banking trojan spotted targeting over a dozen banks in Europe and Latin America. The post Android Banking Trojan ToxicPanda Targets Europe appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…

Defenders Outpace Attackers in AI Adoption

Trend Micro’s Robert McArdle says cybercriminals use of AI is far more limited than many realize, and pales in comparison to defenders’ use of the technology This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Defenders Outpace Attackers…

Steam Account Checker Poisoned with Infostealer, (Thu, Nov 7th)

I found an interesting script targeting Steam users. Steam[1] is a popular digital distribution platform for purchasing, downloading, and playing video games on personal computers. The script is called “steam-account-checker” and is available in Github[2]. Its description is: This article…

PRODUCT REVIEW: TXONE NETWORKS FOR PROACTIVE OT DEFENSE

Securing Operational Technology (OT) in today’s industrial environments has never been more challenging, with blind spots like unmanaged legacy assets, transient devices, and unauthorized USBs presenting significant vulnerabilities. To make things worse, OT systems often rely on older, specialized equipment…

Cisco Flaw Let Attackers Run Command as Root User

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software, which affects Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points. This flaw tracked as CVE-2024-20418 enables unauthenticated, remote attackers to perform command injection attacks and execute arbitrary commands as…

New Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users Through Gaming Apps

A new malware strain, Winos4.0, is actively used in cyberattack campaigns. Discovered by FortiGuard Labs, this advanced malicious framework, which evolved from the infamous Gh0strat, is equipped with modular components enabling a range of malicious activities on compromised devices. These…

Earth 2 – 420,961 breached accounts

In October 2024, 421k unique email addresses from the virtual earth game Earth 2 were derived from embedded Gravatar images. Appearing alongside player usernames, the root cause was related to how Gravatar presents links to avatars as MD5 hashes within…

How AI will shape the next generation of cyber threats

In this Help Net Security interview, Buzz Hillestad, CISO at Prismatic, discusses how AI’s advancement reshapes cybercriminal skillsets and lowers entry barriers for potential attackers. Hillestad highlights that, as AI tools become more accessible, organizations must adapt their defenses to…

Protecting privacy without hurting RAG performance

Understand the impact that de-identifying text embeddings has on your RAG system. Learn more about preserving data utility. The post Protecting privacy without hurting RAG performance appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

INTERPOL: Operation Synergia II disrupted +22,000 malicious IPs

A global law enforcement operation called Operation Synergia II dismantled over 22,000 malicious IPs linked to phishing, infostealers, and ransomware, INTERPOL said. INTERPOL announced this week it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to cybercriminal activities as part…

Video: Top Cybersecurity Threats That You Need to Fix

Stay informed about critical security issues. We cover a WordPress vulnerability, the need to update Chrome, and more. Protect your online presence — watch now. The post Video: Top Cybersecurity Threats That You Need to Fix appeared first on eSecurity…

Memorial Hospital and Manor suffered a ransomware attack

Georgia, a ransomware attack disrupted Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system. A ransomware attack hit Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and disrupted the access to its Electronic Health Record system. Memorial Hospital and…

The 2024 U.S. Election is Over. EFF is Ready for What’s Next.

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> The dust of the U.S. election is settling, and we want you to know that EFF is ready for whatever’s next. Our mission to ensure that technology serves you—rather than silencing,…

What is machine identity management?

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Winos 4.0 Malware Infects Gamers Through Malicious Game Optimization Apps

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a command-and-control (C&C) framework called Winos is being distributed within gaming-related applications like installation tools, speed boosters, and optimization utilities. “Winos 4.0 is an advanced malicious framework that offers comprehensive functionality, a stable architecture, and…