Botnet attacks exploit a command-and-control model, enabling hackers to control infected devices, often referred to as “zombie bots,” remotely. The strength of such an attack depends on the number of devices compromised by the hacker’s malware, making botnets a…
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Protect Yourself from AI Scams and Deepfake Fraud
In today’s tech-driven world, scams have become increasingly sophisticated, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Falling victim to these scams can result in severe financial, social, and emotional consequences. Over the past year alone, cybercrime…
Fortinet Researchers Discover Two Malicious Python Packages
A new research published earlier this week by Fortinet Inc.’s FortiGuard Labs warns of two newly found malicious Python packages that indicate a major threat of credential theft, data exfiltration, and unauthorised system access. The first flaw, Zebo-0.1.0, was…
Handala attempts a supply chain hack via ReutOne
During the week, Handala — a group painfully in love with Israel, breached ReutOne, a small Microsoft 365 Dynamics reseller. They sent out an email to their customers on 24th December 2024, asking them to run a software update: Kevin Beaumont (@GossiTheDog@cyberplace.social) The…
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Best of 2024: CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
In a recent security advisory, Microsoft disclosed a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38063. This critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 9.8, poses a significant… The post CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote…
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2024 in AI: It’s changed the world, but it’s not all good
An overview of incidents and news surrounding Artificial Intelligence in 2024. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 2024 in AI: It’s changed the world, but it’s not all good
Record-breaking ransoms and breaches: A timeline of ransomware in 2024
From LoanDepot to Evolve Bank and Blue Yonder, these ransomware attacks affect tens of millions of people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
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Iran Lifts Ban On WhatsApp, Google Play
State media reports the Iranian regime has lifted the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, amid widespread VPN use This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Iran Lifts Ban On WhatsApp, Google Play
US Begins Investigation Into Legacy Chinese Chips
The Biden Administration has launched a last-minute investigation into older Chinese-made legacy semiconductors – weeks before Donald Trump’s administration takes over. The US Trade Representative’s office announced on Monday “the initiation of an investigation regarding China’s acts, policies, and practices…
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Experts warn of a surge in activity associated FICORA and Kaiten botnets
FortiGuard Labs observed increased activity from two botnets, the Mirai variant “FICORA” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN”. FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a surge in activity associated with two botnets, the Mirai variant “FICORA” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN,” in late…
Casino Players Using Hidden Cameras for Cheating
The basic strategy is to place a device with a hidden camera in a position to capture normally hidden card values, which are interpreted by an accomplice off-site and fed back to the player via a hidden microphone. Miniaturization is…
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CISA’s 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s 2024 Year in Review marks Jen Easterly’s final report before resignation This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA’s 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Paper Passport Is Dying
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