Category: security
IoT devices across the world targeted by major new botnet
Researchers from Aqua Security discover new Matrix botnet The botnet runs IP cameras, DVRs, routers, and similar Matrix was built using off-the-shelf and open source tools Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new malicious botnet running distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against victims worldwide. Named “Matrix” by experts at Aqua…
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Rogue VPN servers used to spread malware via malicious updates
Researchers from AmberWolf find two flaws in popular VPN products Flaws can be abused to get the VPNs to connect to malicious servers The servers can use the connection to steal login credentials, drop malware, and more Hackers have been using compromised VPN servers to steal sensitive information from connected…
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Starbucks has gone back to pen and paper after vendor ransomware attack
Starbucks stores are using pen and paper to track employee hours after attack Third-party Vendor Blue Yonder hit with ransomware attack Retail stores in the UK and US affected Starbucks may be the largest coffee chain in the world, but many of its stores have been forced to manually track…
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AI could save the public sector billions — if it is willing to open up
Generative AI could save the public sector billions in the next 5 years More routine tasks could be automated to free up time for creatives More than half of public sector jobs will be changed in some way in coming years New research has revealed the UK public sector could…
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VPN demand soars in Pakistan as internet remains restricted
People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to the best VPN apps once again over the past few days, as the country’s internet gets increasingly restricted. As per data coming from Top10VPN, VPN demand has been soaring since Sunday, November 24, and is now expected to reach a 330%…
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Salt Typhoon targets telcos again with backdoor GhostSpider malware
Trend Micro discovers brand new backdoor called GhostSpider It can exfiltrate sensitive data and tamper with the OS It was used by a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Salt Typhoon Infamous Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Salt Typhoon has been seen using a brand new backdoor malware to target telecommunication…
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