Tag: security
One of the biggest security threats to Apple systems just got a major upgrade – here’s what we know
Atomic Stealer, or AMOS, is no longer just a pure infostealer, experts warn The tool now comes with a backdoor and a persistence mechanism A new variant was seen circulating in the wild Atomic Stealer (AMOS), one of the most dangerous infostealer malware threats on the macOS ecosystem, just got…
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CitrixBleed 2 exploits are now in the wild, so patch now
CitrixBleed 2 was discovered in late June 2025 The majority of instances have not yet been patched Security researchers are warning the bug is likely being exploited already CitrixBleed 2, a vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, is now being actively exploited in the wild, multiple researchers have…
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Get the dunce’s cap – experts warn pathetically weak passwords in the education sector leave classrooms at risk
Schools are being left exposed by weak passwords within their organization Hackers are increasingly targeting education institutions ‘123456’ and ‘password’ are both in the top 5 of most used passwords in education Universities, schools, and training centres are being left vulnerable by an endemic of weak passwords in the education…
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Several major Linux distros hit by serious Sudo security flaws
Two flaws were first introduced in late 2013 They reside in the Sudo command-line utility Patches are available and users are advised to apply them Two vulnerabilities were recently spotted in various Linux distributions which, when chained together, allow local attackers to escalate their privileges and thus run arbitrary files.…
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Hackers could one day use novel visual techniques to manipulate what AI sees – RisingAttacK impacts ‘most widely used AI computer vision systems’
RisingAttacK quietly alters key features, tricking AI without changing the image’s appearance Vision systems in self-driving cars could be blinded by nearly invisible image modifications The attack fools top AI models used in cars, cameras, and healthcare diagnostics Artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into technologies that rely on visual…
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Security researchers discover dangerous malware that’s small, fast, can work locally, and doesn’t need a master command – here’s what you need to know
Mamona executes quietly, never touches the internet, and erases itself, making it hard to detect A three-second delay followed by self-deletion helps Mamona evade detection rules Ransomware behavior blends in with normal activity, delaying security team response Security researchers are tracking Mamona, a newly identified ransomware strain that stands out…
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