A new Go-based malware loader called JinxLoader is being used by threat actors to deliver next-stage payloads such as Formbook and its successor XLoader. The disclosure comes from cybersecurity firms Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec, both of which highlighted multi-step attack sequences that…
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Microsoft Disables App Installer After Feature is Abused for Malware
By Deeba Ahmed According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Team, threat actors labeled as ‘financially motivated’ utilize the ms-appinstaller URI scheme for malware distribution. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Disables App Installer After Feature…
2023 Wrap-up
Another trip around the sun is in the books. Looking back over the year, I thought I’d tie a bow on some of the things I’d done, and share a bit about what to expect in the coming year. In…
Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues
Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Fixes Nearly 100…
Biometric Security in Educational Environments
Biometric technology has gained significant attention in recent years as a potential solution to enhance security in educational environments. This article aims to explore the… The post Biometric Security in Educational Environments appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…
Developing Cybersecurity Awareness Programs for Schools
In today’s digital era, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for educational institutions. Schools are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, necessitating the development of… The post Developing Cybersecurity Awareness Programs for Schools appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 452 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. INC…
Google agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit, which alleged that the company monitored individuals using the Chrome “incognito” mode. Google agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit over claims that the company monitored online activity of…
Taking Back the Web with Decentralization: 2023 in Review
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> When a system becomes too tightly-controlled and centralized, the people being squeezed tend to push back to reclaim their lost autonomy. The internet is no exception. While…
How To Fight Bad Patents: 2023 Year In Review
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> At EFF, we believe that all the rights we have in the offline world–to speak freely, create culture, play games, build things and do business–must hold up…
Vietnam’s Massive CAPTCHA crackers vs. Microsoft DCU
Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit was featured in a WIRED article by Lily Hay Newman – Microsoft’s Digital Crime Unit Goes Deep on How It Disrupts Cybercrime. In part, the article discusses MS-DCU’s case against the hackers that they…
Vietnam’s Massive CAPTCHA crackers vs. Microsoft DCU
Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit was featured in a WIRED article by Lily Hay Newman – Microsoft’s Digital Crime Unit Goes Deep on How It Disrupts Cybercrime. In part, the article discusses MS-DCU’s case against the hackers that they…
Tech Security Year in Review
Tech Security Year in Review 2023As we say goodbye to 2023, let’s look back on a year that has become a battleground in cybersecurity. The numbers tell a compelling story, with 953 incidents and a colossal DarkBeam breach of 3.8…
USENIX Security ’23 – Alexander Bienstock, Sarvar Patel, Joon Young Seo, Kevin Yeo ‘Near-Optimal Oblivious Key-Value Stores For Efficient PSI, PSU And Volume-Hiding Multi-Maps’
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Data Insights Exposes Ledger’s Granular Tracking: Is Privacy at Stake?
An investigation by Rekt Builder has raised concerns about the extent of data collection by Ledger Live, the official software for managing Ledger hardware wallets. The developer claims that Ledger Live tracks every move users make, including the apps…
OpenAI Employee Claims Prompt Engineering is Not the Skill of the Future
If you’re a prompt engineer — a master at coaxing AI models behind products like ChatGPT to produce the best results — you could earn well over six figures. However, an OpenAI employee claims that the talent is not…
Cybersecurity Breach Shakes Sydney’s Woollahra Council Libraries
Sydney’s Woollahra Council Libraries were the target of a cyberattack that sent shockwaves across the community, demonstrating how susceptible information is in the digital age. Concerns regarding protecting personal data and the possible repercussions of such breaches have been raised…
Microsoft Implements Disablement of Widely Exploited MSIX App Installer Protocol Due to Malware Attacks
On Thursday, Microsoft announced the reactivation of the ms-appinstaller protocol handler, reverting it to its default state due to widespread exploitation by various threat actors for malware dissemination. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team reported that the misuse of the…
How are LLMs with Endpoint Data Boost Cybersecurity
The issue of capturing weak signals across endpoints and predicting possible patterns of intrusion attempts is ideally suited for Large Language Models (LLMs). The objective is to mine attack data in order to improve LLMs and models and discover new…
Student Cybersecurity Clubs: Fostering Online Safety
Student cybersecurity clubs are playing a crucial role in promoting online safety among students. These clubs provide a platform for students to learn about the… The post Student Cybersecurity Clubs: Fostering Online Safety appeared first on Security Zap. This article…