Tag: security
This dangerous new Linux malware is going after VMware systems with multiple extortion attempts
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro recently found a Linux variant of the dreaded Play ransomware strain targeting VMWare ESXi environments. In a technical breakdown, Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team said this was the first time Play was seen targeting ESXi environments, and it could be that the criminals are broadening…
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Hackers are already targeting users with fake CrowdStrike fixes — here’s what we’ve seen so far
Companies suffering from the CrowdStrike patching fiasco should be careful with their emails , as cybercriminals are taking advantage of the situation to push malware, experts have warned. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning concerning an ongoing phishing campaign, telling users to “avoid clicking…
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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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