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Hackers Using ClickFix Social Engineering Tactics to Deploy Malware

Cybersecurity researchers at McAfee Labs have uncovered a sophisticated new method of malware delivery, dubbed the “ClickFix” infection chain. This novel attack strategy leverages advanced social engineering techniques to manipulate unsuspecting users into executing malicious scripts, leading to severe security…

Exploring Compiled V8 JavaScript Usage in Malware

Compiled V8 JavaScript in Google’s engine converts JavaScript into low-level bytecode, making analysis and detection difficult. Attacks using this bytecode ensure compatibility with the V8 engine for successful execution. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…

Tips to defend against Cyberstalking

As the internet becomes increasingly integral to daily life, it simultaneously exposes individuals to heightened risks of exploitation by hackers. While digital connectivity facilitates essential communications with loved ones, it also exposes users to potential cyber threats such as cyberstalking.…

What is AI based Cyber Crime

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous fields, including cybersecurity. However, its application in cyber-crime represents a dual-edge sword, offering both innovative tools for attackers and advanced defenses for cybersecurity professionals. AI-based cyber-crime refers to the utilization of artificial intelligence techniques…

Coyote Banking Trojan Attacking Windows Users To Steal Login Details

Hackers use Banking Trojans to steal sensitive financial information. These Trojans can also intercept and modify transactions, allowing hackers to drain bank accounts or make unauthorized purchases. BlackBerry cybersecurity researchers recently detected that the Coyote banking trojan has been actively…

How to design a third-party risk management framework

Most organizations focus on securing routers, servers, firewalls, and other endpoints, but threats can also arise from unfamiliar sources such as third-party networks, which can be used by hackers to attack an organization. Through a strong TPRM framework, companies gain…

Managing cyberattack fallout: Financial and operational damage

In this Help Net Security, Ashley Harrington, Director of Cybersecurity at Aspida, discusses the impact of cyberattack on business operations and financial health. Beyond immediate disruptions and financial burdens, cyber incident can severely damage a company’s reputation among customers and…

Singapore’s banks to ditch texted one-time passwords

Accessibility be damned, preventing phishing is the priority After around two decades of allowing one-time passwords (OTPs) delivered by text message to assist log ins to bank accounts in Singapore, the city-state will abandon the authentication technique.… This article has…

Top priorities for compliance leaders this year

Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with fast-moving regulatory requirements are…

New infosec products of the week: July 12, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AttackIQ, IT-Harvest, Pentera, Prompt Security, and Quantum Xchange. AttackIQ Mission Control simplifies security testing for distributed teams AttackIQ Mission Control enhances AttackIQ Enterprise BAS deployments…

An In-Depth Look at Crypto-Crime in 2023 Part 2

In 2023, the cryptocurrency industry faced a significant increase in illicit activities, including money laundering, fraud, and ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks were especially prevalent and profitable for attackers. However, other forms of criminal activity also saw a rise. This article…

CrystalRay operations have scaled 10x to over 1,500 victims

A threat actor known as CrystalRay targeted 1,500 victims since February using tools like SSH-Snake and various open-source utilities. The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) first spotted the threat actor CrystalRay on February 2024 and observed it using the SSH-Snake open-source software penetration testing…