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Russia-Linked Turla Exploits Pakistani Hackers' Servers to Target Afghan and Indian Entities
The Russia-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Turla has been linked to a previously undocumented campaign that involved infiltrating the command-and-control (C2) servers of a Pakistan-based hacking group named Storm-0156 to conduct ...
2024-12-04 22:53
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Europol Dismantles Criminal Messaging Service MATRIX in Major Global Takedown
Europol on Tuesday announced the takedown of an invite-only encrypted messaging service called MATRIX that's created by criminals for criminal purposes. The joint operation, conducted by French and Dutch authorities under the moniker Passionflower, com...
2024-12-04 17:50
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7 PAM Best Practices to Secure Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments
Are you using the cloud or thinking about transitioning? Undoubtedly, multi-cloud and hybrid environments offer numerous benefits for organizations. However, the cloud's flexibility, scalability, and efficiency come with significant risk — an expande...
2024-12-04 17:20
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How to Plan a New (and Improved!) Password Policy for Real-World Security Challenges
Many organizations struggle with password policies that look strong on paper but fail in practice because they're too rigid to follow, too vague to enforce, or disconnected from real security needs. Some are so tedious and complex that employees post p...
2024-12-04 16:00
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Researchers Uncover Backdoor in Solana's Popular Web3.js npm Library
Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a software supply chain attack targeting the popular @solana/web3.js npm library that involved pushing two malicious versions capable of harvesting users' private keys with an aim to drain their cryptocurrency ...
2024-12-04 15:18
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Joint Advisory Warns of PRC-Backed Cyber Espionage Targeting Telecom Networks
A joint advisory issued by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. has warned of a broad cyber espionage campaign undertaken by People's Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actors targeting telecommunications providers. "Identified exploitat...
2024-12-04 11:37
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Veeam Issues Patch for Critical RCE Vulnerability in Service Provider Console
Veeam has released security updates to address a critical flaw impacting Service Provider Console (VSPC) that could pave the way for remote code execution on susceptible instances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42448, carries a CVSS score of 9...
2024-12-04 11:04
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Critical SailPoint IdentityIQ Vulnerability Exposes Files to Unauthorized Access
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in SailPoint's IdentityIQ identity and access management (IAM) software that allows unauthorized access to content stored within the application directory. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10905, has a ...
2024-12-04 10:38
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Hackers Use Corrupted ZIPs and Office Docs to Evade Antivirus and Email Defenses
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a novel phishing campaign that leverages corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP archives as a way to bypass email defenses. "The ongoing attack evades #antivirus software, prevents uploads to san...
2024-12-04 10:18
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Cisco Warns of Exploitation of Decade-Old ASA WebVPN Vulnerability
Cisco on Monday updated an advisory to warn customers of active exploitation of a decade-old security flaw impacting its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2014-2120 (CVSS score: 4.3), concerns a case of insufficient i...
2024-12-03 18:21
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NachoVPN Tool Exploits Flaws in Popular VPN Clients for System Compromise
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a set of flaws impacting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall virtual private network (VPN) clients that could be potentially exploited to gain remote code execution on Windows and macOS systems. "By targeting the i...
2024-12-03 15:47
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North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Use Russian Email Addresses for Credential Theft Attacks
The North Korea-aligned threat actor known as Kimsuky has been linked to a series of phishing attacks that involve sending email messages that originate from Russian sender addresses to ultimately conduct credential theft. "Phishing emails were sent ma...
2024-12-03 15:21
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Horns&Hooves Campaign Delivers RATs via Fake Emails and JavaScript Payloads
A newly discovered malware campaign has been found to target private users, retailers, and service businesses mainly located in Russia to deliver NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT. The campaign, dubbed Horns&Hooves by Kaspersky, has hit more than 1,000 victi...
2024-12-03 10:53
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SmokeLoader Malware Resurfaces, Targeting Manufacturing and IT in Taiwan
Taiwanese entities in manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology sectors have become the target of a new campaign distributing the SmokeLoader malware. "SmokeLoader is well-known for its versatility and advanced evasion techniques, and its m...
2024-12-02 19:31
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A Guide to Securing AI App Development: Join This Cybersecurity Webinar
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off dream—it’s here, changing the way we live. From ordering coffee to diagnosing diseases, it’s everywhere. But while you’re creating the next big AI-powered app, hackers are already figuring out...
2024-12-02 17:20
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THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Nov 25 - Dec 1)
Ever wonder what happens in the digital world every time you blink? Here's something wild - hackers launch about 2,200 attacks every single day, which means someone's trying to break into a system somewhere every 39 seconds. And get this - while we're ...
2024-12-02 16:44
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8 Million Android Users Hit by SpyLoan Malware in Loan Apps on Google Play
Over a dozen malicious Android apps identified on the Google Play Store that have been collectively downloaded over 8 million times contain malware known as SpyLoan, according to new findings from McAfee Labs. "These PUP (potentially unwanted programs)...
2024-12-02 15:16
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INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million
A global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of more than 5,500 suspects involved in financial crimes and the seizure of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed currencies. The coordinated exercise saw the participati...
2024-12-02 12:32
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Wanted Russian Cybercriminal Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Has Been Arrested
A Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country. According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Ma...
2024-11-30 12:44
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Wanted Russian Hacker Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Arrested
A Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country. According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Ma...
2024-11-30 12:44
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