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The number of active ransomware groups is on the rise, research finds
Research from Searchlight Cyber has shown the number of ransomware groups that operated in the first half of 2024 rose to 73, up from 46 in the same period of 2023. The findings suggest law enforcement’s efforts to curb cyber criminal groups have seen some success, especially in disrupting the…
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Microsoft PowerToy is here to launch your apps exactly as you want them
Microsoft has introduced a new PowerToy for Windows users to have a more consistent organized application structure, and it’s called Workspaces. Described as “a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity,” Microsoft already offers a number of PowerToys, such as Advanced…
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These are the best-paid roles for developers in the UK
A new study backed by data from more than 3,200 UK developers (and 65,000 developers from 185 countries) carried out by Stack Overflow has revealed the potential earnings for developers across Britain. In its roundup of the top 10 best-paid developer roles in the country, Stack Overflow highlighted developer experience…
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Qilin ransomware targets Google Chrome credentials
Sophos X-Ops uncovered a major breach involving Qilin ransomware, revealing a novel and alarming tactic involving the mass theft of credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers from compromised endpoints. The Qilin ransomware group has been operational since at least 2022 and gained notoriety for its “double extortion” strategy. This method…
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This rebranded malware digs deep into your data leveraging Telegram API for data exfiltration
Cyber threats continue to evolve and one of the latest emerging threats identified by CYFIRMA research team is the Angry Stealer malware. This info-stealer has been discovered to be actively advertised across various online platforms, including Telegram, which broadens its reach making it available to a wide audience of potential…
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Chinese influence campaigns targeted US voters, research finds
New research from Graphika has found that Chinese state-linked operations have become more aggressive in efforts to influence the US 2024 election. The campaigns were seen using fake profiles of US voters on social media platforms to discuss sensitive social issues and talking points which spread divisive rhetoric ahead of…
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