Tag: security
Microsoft believes 8.5 million devices were affected by CrowdStrike update outage
Microsoft has released new details of the true extent of the damage done to systems around the world by the CrowdStrike incident, estimating that less than one percent of Windows devices have been affected, as well as outlining what it is doing to help enterprises using its services deploy a…
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Watch out — this fake ad blocker might actually end up infecting your device with malware
Imagine installing an ad blocker that ends up displaying even more adware. To make matters worse, this “ad blocker” also steals sensitive data from the device it’s installed on, and even allows other malicious actors to run code with elevated privileges. This is exactly what HotPage, a new adware module…
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North Korean hackers are targeting Apple Mac devices once again with this devious malware — don’t fall for fake job interview scam
North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are once again setting up fake job interviews in a bid to infect unsuspecting victims with infostealing malware – but this time around, they are focusing on Apple users. Cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle recently discovered a new variant of BeaverTail, a known infostealer capable of…
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Criminals are spending millions on malicious domains — and it’s paying off for them in a big way
To host command and control (C2) servers, distribute malware, or perform other malicious activities, hackers need a domain name. They can automate the process of obtaining domain names with a Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA). However, to actually be able to use these domains, they also need to register them with…
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Microsoft warns one of the most dangerous cybercrime crews around has expanded its arsenal
One of the most dangerous cybercrime crews around,has expanded its arsenal to include two additional ransomware payloads, Microsoft security experts have revealed. A thread on X/Twitter posted by cybersecurity researchers at Microsoft outlined how Octo Tempest, known for its “sophisticated social engineering techniques, identity compromise, and persistence,” is now utilizing…
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Rite Aid reveals data breach impacted 2.2 million customers
The recent ransomware attack on Rite Aid affected 2.2 million people overall, the company has confirmed in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General. The company also provided a copy of the breach notification letter it is sending out to those affected, in which it noted the…
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