Category: security
North Korean hackers are targeting Apple users with new macOS malware
Cybersecurity researchers from Jamf has discovered a new macOS malware designed and distributed by the North Korean threat actor BlueNoroff. ObjCShellz looks to execute shell commands sent from the attacker’s server, on compromised endpoints. While Jamf couldn’t uncover how the malware was being distributed, it says that the campaign “greatly…
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Even public libraries aren’t safe from ransomware, as Canada’s biggest is hit
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) was hit with ransomware late last month, which paralyzed parts of its network and shut down some services. In an announcement published on a temporary website hosted on Typepad (as the tpl.ca site was offline at the time), the organization confirmed the attack, saying it…
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Thousands of shortened domains registered to carry out cyberattacks and more
Cybersecurity researchers from Infoblox have uncovered a major link-shortening operation that was helping cybercriminals evade detection and deliver phishing and malware sites to their targets. They dubbed the operation Prolific Puma, and think it’s likely that multiple threat actors were involved in the operation’s work and expansion. As per the…
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US says dozens of countries have signed up to pledge never to pay ransomware hackers
Forty countries are expected to sign a pledge today to never pay a ransom demand to cybercriminals again. The signing should take place during the third annual International Counter-Ransomware Initiative (CRI) summit, which kicked off earlier this week in Washington, D.C. The move comes as a direct response to the…
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Looks like we’re all getting better at passwords – but there’s still plenty of room for improvement
New research suggests that, collectively, many of us are getting better with our password practices – but we’re still far from perfect. A report published by popular password manager Dashlane analyzed data anonymously from millions of its users around the world, and found some bittersweet conclusions. Despite the global improvement…
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Don’t click – Facebook users are being targeted with some very NSFW malware attacks
Hackers are using the promise of soft porn content on social media to drop infostealing malware onto unsuspecting victims. This is according to a new report from Bitdefender, whose researchers recently discovered and analyzed a major operation on Facebook. The goal of the campaign is to steal sensitive personal information, as…
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