Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining
Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS.....»»
1,700 Ivanti VPN devices compromised. Are yours among them?
Over 1,700 Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices worldwide have been compromised by attackers exploiting two zero-days with no patches currently available. “Additional threat actors beyond UTA0178 appear to now have access to the exploit and are ac.....»»
Tsurugi Linux: Tailoring user experience for digital forensics and OSINT investigations
Tsurugi Linux is a heavily customized open-source distribution focused on supporting DFIR investigations. The project focuses mainly on live forensics analysis, post-mortem analysis, and digital evidence acquisition. Users can also perform malware an.....»»
3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks
OAuth attacks are on the rise. In December, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed threat actors misusing OAuth apps to take over a cloud server and mine cryptocurrency, establish persistence following business email compromise and launch sp.....»»
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks.....»»
COVID shots protect against COVID-related strokes, heart attacks, study finds
Data provides more evidence older people should stay up to date on COVID vaccines. Enlarge / A vial of the updated 2023-2024 formula of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on September 14, 2023......»»
Volvo, Tesla halt production amid Red Sea crisis; Stellantis uses air freight
Volvo and Tesla are suspending production at European plants after attacks on vessels in the Red Sea disrupted supply chains, while Stellantis is using air freight......»»
Volvo joins Tesla in halting production amid Red Sea crisis
Volvo and Tesla are suspending production at European plants after attacks on vessels in the Red Sea disrupted supply chains......»»
Tesla"s Berlin plant to suspend most output over Red Sea supply gap
Tesla's plant in Germany is short of parts after supplies were disrupted because of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea......»»
War in Europe is more than 5,000 years old, researchers find
Conflict has existed throughout human history, and it has often been violent. Attacks, assassinations, raids, ambushes, and vendettas feature in archaeological records almost as far back as the origin of humankind itself. But not war......»»
Hackers are targeting exposed MS SQL servers with Mimic ransomware
Hackers are brute-forcing exposed MS SQL database servers to deliver Mimic ransomware, Securonix researchers are warning. About Mimic ransomware Mimic ransomware was first spotted in the wild in June 2022 and analyzed by Trend Micro researchers in Ja.....»»
Linux devices are under attack by a never-before-seen worm
Based on Mirai malware, self-replicating NoaBot installs cryptomining app on infected devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) For the past year, previously unknown self-replicating malware has been compromising Linux dev.....»»
Even wireless tools aren"t safe from ransomware attacks
Researchers found multiple vulnerabilities on intranet-connected wrenches......»»
AuthLogParser: Open-source tool for analyzing Linux authentication logs
AuthLogParser is an open-source tool tailored for digital forensics and incident response, specifically crafted to analyze Linux authentication logs (auth.log). The tool examines the auth.log file, extracting crucial details like SSH logins, user cre.....»»
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC), posing a significant threat to businesses of all siz.....»»
Values and traditions slow transition to sustainability in classical concert industry, finds study
There is a growing interest in sustainability among orchestras, ensembles and concert halls in Germany, in terms of reducing their environmental impacts, and in relation to programming, such as creating concert formats that engage with sustainability.....»»
Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues
In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incid.....»»
Millions still haven’t patched Terrapin SSH protocol vulnerability
Terrapin isn't likely to be mass-exploited, but there's little reason not to patch. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Roughly 11 million Internet-exposed servers remain susceptible to a recently discovered vulnerability tha.....»»
Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024
In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by world events and access to advanced technologies like AI. The post Emerging cyb.....»»
Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection
Threat actors evolved tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spread attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection during peak holiday shopping times, according to Cequence Security. 2023 holiday.....»»
New research suggests "religiosity" can help Black teenagers avoid delinquent behavior
Black teenagers in urban environments who were more involved in religious activities were less likely to engage in alcohol and substance use and other delinquent behavior, according to two recent studies by social sciences researchers at Case Western.....»»