ViperSoftX malware, known for stealing cryptocurrency information, now leverages Tesseract, an open-source OCR engine, to target infected systems, which extracts text from images, and the malware scans these extracted strings for phrases related to passwords or cryptocurrency wallets. If a…
Tag: EN
New Linux Backdoor Attacking Linux Users Via Installation Packages
Linux is widely used in numerous servers, cloud infrastructure, and Internet of Things devices, which makes it an attractive target for gaining unauthorized access or spreading malware. Besides this, its open-source nature allows threat actors to study the code and…
Norway Recommends Replacing SSLVPN/WebVPN to Stop Cyber Attacks
A very important message from the Norwegian National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says that Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) based VPN solutions, like SSLVPN and WebVPN, should be replaced with safer options. Bad people are still taking advantage of…
Critical Git Vulnerability Allows RCE When Cloning Repositories With Submodules
The vulnerability can be exploited on multi-user machines, where an attacker can prepare a local repository to look like a partial clone that is missing an object, causing Git to execute arbitrary code during the clone operation. This article has…
Remote-Access Tools the Intrusion Point to Blame for Most Ransomware Attacks
As per cybersecurity insurance firm At-Bay, remote-access tools, particularly self-managed VPNs from Cisco and Citrix, were the primary intrusion point for most ransomware attacks in 2023, accounting for over 60% of incidents. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Cybersecurity News: Nissan NA breach, VMware Pwn2Own fix, GE Ultrasound flaws
In today’s cybersecurity news… Nissan North America breach impacts over 53,000 employees The car manufacturer has disclosed that a breach discovered last November has exposed personal data of more than […] The post Cybersecurity News: Nissan NA breach, VMware Pwn2Own…
Cybersecurity Analysis Exposes High-Risk Assets in Power and Healthcare Sectors
Traditional approaches to vulnerability management result in a narrow focus of the enterprise attack surface area that overlooks a considerable amount of risk, according to Claroty. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment
C/side has emerged from stealth mode with $1.7 million in pre-seed funding from Scribble Ventures and angel investors The post C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Woman Accused of Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Hundreds of US Firms
The US government has announced charges, seizures, arrests and rewards as part of an effort to disrupt a scheme that generates revenue for North Korea. The post Woman Accused of Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Hundreds of US Firms…
CISA adds Google Chrome zero-days to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA adds two Chrome zero-day vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added [1,2] the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: CVE-2024-4761 Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an unspecified out-of-bounds memory…
GhostSec Announces Shift in Operations from Ransomware to Hacktivism
The cybercriminal group GhostSec has shifted from ransomware to hacktivism, stating they’ve gathered enough funds and will now focus on promoting social and political agendas through hacking. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Watch Out for Cyber Scams Impersonating Police
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has raised an alarm regarding a spike in cybercrime, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Collaborating with Microsoft, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has already taken…
The importance of access controls in incident response
The worst time to find out your company doesn’t have adequate access controls is when everything is on fire. The worst thing that can happen during an incident is that your development and operations teams are blocked from solving the…
Kimsuky APT Deploying Linux Backdoor Gomir in South Korean Cyber Attacks
The Kimsuky (aka Springtail) advanced persistent threat (APT) group, which is linked to North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), has been observed deploying a Linux version of its GoBear backdoor as part of a campaign targeting South Korean organizations. The backdoor, codenamed Gomir,…
Cyber Security Today, May 17, 2024 – Malware hiding in Apache Tomcat servers, new backdoors found, and more
This episode reports on the break up of a North Korean scheme tricking American firms into hiring who they thought were Americans app developers to work remotely, and more This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Today Read the original…
Unsafe Software Development Practices Persist, Despite CISA’s Push
Despite repeated efforts by the CISA to eliminate common software vulnerabilities, unsafe software development practices continue to persist across the industry, highlighting the challenges in driving change in coding practices. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Threat Actors Misusing Quick Assist in Social Engineering Attacks Leading to Ransomware
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft’s Quick Assist tool to conduct social engineering attacks and deliver ransomware like Black Basta to target users across various industries. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
Us Offers $5 Million for Info on North Korean IT Workers Involved in Job Fraud
The U.S. government is offering a $5 million reward for information on a network of North Korean IT workers who allegedly scammed U.S. companies out of nearly $7 million through a job fraud scheme. This article has been indexed from…
Santander Data Breach: Hackers Accessed Company Database
Santander has confirmed that there was a major data breach that affected its workers and customers in Spain, Uruguay, and Chile. Concerns have been made about data security and privacy following the breach, which was found to have started with…
Restore Damaged Files & Save Your Business for Only $50
Regardless of how badly your files, or their formats, are damaged, EaseUS Fixo can restore your office files, videos and photos, even in batches. Get a lifetime subscription for $49.99 at TechRepublic Academy. This article has been indexed from Security…