A China-linked botnet powered by 130,000 hacked devices has targeted Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks. The post Chinese Botnet Powered by 130,000 Devices Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Belarus-Linked Ghostwriter Uses Macropack-Obfuscated Excel Macros to Deploy Malware
Opposition activists in Belarus as well as Ukrainian military and government organizations are the target of a new campaign that employs malware-laced Microsoft Excel documents as lures to deliver a new variant of PicassoLoader. The threat cluster has been assessed…
LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an updated version of the LightSpy implant that comes equipped with an expanded set of data collection features to extract information from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. LightSpy is the name given to a…
There is a new PayPal Phishing Scam that you need to know about (using real PayPal emails)
Many PayPal users have seen their fair share of phishing emails ever since they signed up for the service. Being a financial service, PayPal is a high value target for criminal organizations. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
AI is coming for your passwords – better make them strong
Weak passwords, as various studies have shown, can be cracked in a second, but now AI can crack even stronger ones in the same amount of time. Language models can and will be used to brute force passwords and organize…
Hackers Exploit Fake GitHub Repositories to Spread GitVenom Malware
Kaspersky’s Securelist exposes the GitVenom campaign involving fake GitHub repositories to distribute malware. Targeting developers with seemingly legitimate… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Hackers Exploit…
Hackers Exploiting Cisco Small Business Routers RCE Vulnerability Deploying Webshell
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2023-20118, affecting Cisco Small Business Routers, has become a focal point for cybercriminals deploying webshells and advanced backdoor payloads. The vulnerability, caused by improper input validation in the routers’ web-based management interface, allows…
TgToxic Android Malware Updated it’s Features to Steal Login Credentials
The TgToxic Android malware, initially discovered in July 2022, has undergone significant updates, enhancing its ability to steal login credentials and financial data. Originally targeting Southeast Asian users through phishing campaigns and deceptive apps, the malware has now evolved to…
Google Issues Warning on Phishing Campaigns Targeting Higher Education Institutions
Google, in collaboration with its Mandiant Threat Intelligence team, has issued a warning about a surge in phishing campaigns targeting higher education institutions in the United States. These campaigns, observed since August 2024, have exploited the academic calendar and institutional…
You could get a cut of Avast’s $16.5 million FTC settlement – how to file a claim
Here’s why Avast settled with the FTC and how to determine if you’re eligible for a refund. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: You could get a cut of Avast’s…
Keeping DEI on the Agenda: Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award Organisers Set Panel Topic
Eskenzi PR, organisers of The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards, are proud to announce the theme of this year’s event panel discussion: Keeping DEI on the agenda: progressing, not regressing. The panel topic, informed by ideas submitted by nominators,…
Understanding MFA Fatigue: Why Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Human Behaviour
The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. It’s the nature of the beast. A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA),…
How Safe Are Online Entertainment Platforms?
The shift towards online entertainment services in the US can be explained by the proliferation of mobile devices and improved internet access. It is estimated that more than 97% of the US population currently has online access, with 96% owning…
New Auto-Color Malware Attacking Linux Devices to Gain Full Remote Access
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have identified a new Linux malware, dubbed “Auto-Color,” that has emerged as a significant threat due to its advanced evasion techniques and ability to grant attackers full remote access to compromised systems. Discovered between November…
Malicious npm Package Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attack
The Socket Research Team has uncovered a malicious npm package@ton-wallet/create designed to steal sensitive cryptocurrency wallet keys from developers and users in the TON blockchain ecosystem. TON, originally developed by Telegram, is a growing platform for decentralized applications (dApps), smart…
Integrating AI Agent Workflows in the SOC
Defending against zero- to low-cost attacks generated by threat actors (TA) is becoming increasingly complex as they leverage sophisticated generative AI-enabled infrastructure. TAs try to use AI tools in their attack planning to make social engineering schemes, convincing phishing emails,…
Secure By Design: A Continued Priority in 2025 and Beyond
Learn how Fortinet works closely with public and private sector organizations—from government to academia to end users—who all play a critical role in protecting our collective digital infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Industry Trends Blog Read…
Skybox Security Shuts Down, Lays off Entire Workforce
The sudden shutdown follows the sale of Skybox Security’s business and technology assets to rival Israeli cybersecurity firm Tufin. The post Skybox Security Shuts Down, Lays off Entire Workforce appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Cybersecurity needs a leader, so let’s stop debating and start deciding
Have you ever heard anyone earnestly ask in a business, “Who owns legal?” or “Who sets the financial strategy?” Probably not – it should be obvious, right? Yet, when it comes to cybersecurity, the question of ownership still seems to…
China-based Silver Fox spoofs healthcare app to deliver malware
Silver Fox, a China-based threat actor that may or may not be backed by the Chinese government, has been delivering the ValleyRAT backdoor to unsuspecting users by disguising the malware as legitimate healthcare app (the Philips DICOM viewer), a Windows…
Mit KI gegen Chrome und Firefox: Perplexity will mit eigenem Browser durchstarten
Das KI-Unternehmen Perplexity plant mit Comet einen eigenen Browser – doch kann er sich gegen Chrome, Safari und Co. behaupten? Perplexity verspricht eine Revolution beim Surfen, hält sich aber mit Details noch bedeckt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de –…
Warum wir peinliche Themen lieber mit einer KI besprechen
Vielen Menschen ist es lieber, bei peinlichen Themen mit künstlicher Intelligenz zu sprechen. Zu diesem Schluss kommt eine Studie. Allerdings gibt es weiterhin Themen, bei denen wir nicht auf menschliche Gesprächspartner:innen verzichten wollen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de –…
Google verändert den Gmail-Login: Worauf sich Nutzer bald einstellen müssen
Wer Gmail nutzt, muss sich in den kommenden Monaten auf eine Veränderung einstellen. Wie Google bekannt gegeben hat, soll der Login für das Mailprogramm sicherer werden. Was sich dadurch für Nutzer:innen ändert. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software…
Minimalistische Google-Suche: So aktivierst du das versteckte Feature für eine KI-freie Suche
Sehnst du dich nach den einfachen Zeiten der Google-Suche? Mit einem versteckten Feature kannst du die Suchmaschine in eine minimalistische Version zurückverwandeln – ganz ohne KI-Schnickschnack. Unser Fundstück zeigt dir, wie du mit wenigen Klicks oder einem kleinen URL-Trick das…