Tag: security
Chameleon Android malware disables fingerprint unlock feature to steal your PIN
The dreaded Chameleon Android malware has been upgraded to give attackers the ability to disable the fingerprint unlock feature and steal people’s PIN codes, according to cybersecurity researchers from ThreatFabric. As per the researchers, Chameleon is similar to other banking malware out there, abusing the Android Accessibility Service to steal…
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Defense firms targeted with dangerous new malware, Microsoft warns
Iranian state-sponsored hackers are targeting defense contractors worldwide with information-stealing malware, experts at Microsoft have warned. According to the team, a group called APT33 (AKA Peach Sandstorm, HOLMIUM) is going after companies that research and develop military weapons systems and other gear, with a new piece of malware called FalseFont.…
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Ransomware gangs are increasingly turning to remote encryption, and that’s a huge problem
Ransomware is constantly evolving, and the next step in its evolution comes in the form of remote encryption. A new report from Sophos has claimed, remote encryption is a super destructive method of ransomware attack, and it’s growing more popular by the day, with the company’s anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology detecting…
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Patient data stolen in ransomware attack affecting millions of healthcare victims
A company building software for hospitals, EMS, and firefighters has suffered a ransomware attack and a data breach that may have affected 2.7 million patients in the US. ESO Solutions disclosed the breach earlier this week. Apparently, it happened in late September 2023, when an unidentified threat actor accessed one…
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An ancient Microsoft Excel vulnerability is being hijacked to spread malware
Hackers have been observed targeting users running outdated Office programs, with the goal of delivering an infostealing malware called Agent Tesla. This is according to cybersecurity researchers Zscaler ThreatLabs, who recently detailed a phishing campaign that distributes an Excel document. If the victim is using an older version of Excel,…
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Devious new phishing campaign looks to steal Instagram backup codes and hijack accounts
As Christmas approaches and consumers often let down their guard about online security in their tired and busy states, a new phishing campaign is looking to steal Instagram backup codes to hijack accounts. Spotted by Trustwave and published just days before the big day, attackers now look to be targeting…
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