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Software group urges FTC to implement smart device software tethering guidance
A letter signed by no fewer than 17 different groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider introducing clearer guidance for software tethering. Described as “making functions of a device reliant on embedded software that ties the device back to a manufacturer’s servers,” the letter addresses “several consumer…
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Verizon set to buy Frontier Communications in $20 billion deal
Verizon has revealed that it’s expanding its fiber network by preparing to buy Frontier Communications in a cash deal worth $20 billion. The acquisition aims to help Verizon recapture fiber lines that were sold in 2016 as part of a TV and Internet deal in California, Texas, and Florida. Verizon…
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New Golang malware capable of cross-platform backdoor attacks spotted in the wild
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro have recently spotted a never-before-seen backdoor malware being used to target a Chinese trading company. The malware is called KTLVdoor, and since it’s written Golang, it can be used against both Windows and Linux-powered endpoints. It is designed to tamper with files, run code, and…
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Cyberattack hits Planned Parenthood and Ransomhub claims responsibility
Sexual and reproductive health care provider Planned Parenthood of Montana suffered a ransomware attack earlier this week in which it lost gigabytes of sensitive customer data. The company’s CEO and president of the Planned Parenthood Montana office, Martha Fuller, confirmed the news to The Register, giving the usual in-advance prepared…
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Attackers abuse red teaming tool to deploy Brute Ratel
Hackers are using the MacroPack framework to generate weaponized Microsoft Office documents. These documents, in turn, deploy different malware to their targets, including Blue Ratel, PhantomCore, and Havoc. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity researchers Cisco Talos. In a detailed analysis published earlier this week, the researchers…
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Microsoft unveils a plethora of next-generation Surface laptops with support for 5G and CoPilot+
Microsoft has officially announced the upcoming release of several devices which it claims will revolutionize business productivity with the integration of advanced AI technology. Among the new offerings are the Surface Pro 10 with 5G, Surface Pro 11th Edition, Surface Laptop 7th Edition, and the Surface Keyboard. According to Microsoft,…
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