Tag: security
This devious malware uses Bond-inspired driver to kill security suites — then proceeds to systematically encrypt your data and drops a $2 million ransom request
Experts have identified a new ransomware variant that uses an outdated, vulnerable driver, to pose as an antivirus program, kill all real security programs on the computer, and then infect the device. The researchers dubbed the variant Kasseika and believe it to be linked to an old malware variant that…
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15 million Trello users at risk after unknown hacker uses proxy service to scrape data — emails, usernames, full names and other accounts info are available for sale on hacking forum
A threat actor has put some 15 million people at risk by managing to link their private email addresses with public data from their Trello accounts. A hacker with the alias “emo” took to a popular hacking forum recently, where they offered a database of more than 15 million Trello…
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Hacked websites are being put at even greater risk by malicious web redirect scripts
Parrot traffic direction system (TDS), a malicious script that redirects website visitors to dangerous destinations, was observed evolving and becoming harder to detect. Cybersecurity researchers Unit 42, from Palo Alto Networks, recently analyzed 10,000 Parrot landing page scripts, gathered between August 2019 and October 2023. They concluded the majority of…
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Subway reportedly hit by LockBit ransomware – but is it half-baked speculation?
Subway has allegedly suffered a data breach at the hands of none other than the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. According to The Register, the ransomware-as-a-service provider added the sandwich makers to its data leak site earlier this week after one of its affiliates made away with gigabytes of sensitive data.…
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Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone’s New Stolen Device Protection
Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now. Source
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Dangerous TA866 malware returns with devious new phishing campaign
After a nine month hiatus, the infamous TA866 threat actor is back, a new report from cybersecurity researchers Proofpoint has claimed, having recently observed a large phishing campaign targeting people in North America. As per its report, Proofpoint says TA866 sent “several thousand emails” with subjects such as “Project achievements”,…
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