Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails
Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack took the form of a phishing email ostensibly sent by the “Eset Advanc.....»»
CISOs and board members work more closely than ever before
73% of board members believe they face the risk of a major cyber attack in the next 12 months, a notable increase from 65% in 2022, according to Proofpoint. Likewise, 53% feel unprepared to cope with a targeted attack, up from 47% the previous year......»»
Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience
It appears that Google is working on new features for Gmail that will make sending emails feel more casual. The post Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience appeared first on Phandroid. These days with everyone texting each ot.....»»
Apple patches “clickless” 0-day image processing vulnerability in iOS, macOS
"BLASTPASS" bug can install malware without user interaction. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple has released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS today to fix actively exploited zero-day security flaws that c.....»»
Mobileye finds successful route to autonomous driving tech
Rather than tie its fortunes to fully autonomous tech, Israeli tech supplier Mobileye has developed a two-pronged approach that relies on expertise in today's driver-assistance systems as a bridge to tomorrow's self-driving......»»
FBI and European Partners Seize Major Malware Network in Blow to Global Cybercrime
The FBI and its European partners infiltrated and seized control of a global malware network used to commit a gamut of online crimes. LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. officials said Tuesday that the FBI and its European partners infilt.....»»
LADbible leaks internal data, including emails and social media details
Sensitive LADbible data, perfect for social engineering attacks, was sitting unprotected online......»»
Malicious Google ads deceive Mac users into installing Atomic Stealer malware
A macOS malware discovered in April has found a new vector of attack, with people searching for software on Google finding malware presented as legitimate ads.Google search can turn up malicious adsThe malware payload known as Atomic macOS Stealer (A.....»»
macOS Sonoma could be locked down with XProtect behavioral security
Apple could make macOS Sonoma more proactive when it comes to scanning for malware, with a malicious behavior-detecting iteration of XProtect seemingly getting closer to going live.Malware illustrationApple's XProtect is a set of rules that are used.....»»
Belgium struggles with spread of "invasive" raccoons
Belgian forest ranger Thierry Petit can barely keep pace with call outs to deal with raccoons, a North American species branded an invasive threat to Europe's indigenous wildlife......»»
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most.....»»
Apple offering up to $100 Daily Cash bonus for adding Apple Card Family members
Apple Card holders can get up to $100 in Daily Cash by adding new members to their Apple Card Family with the latest promotion from Apple.Apple CardApple has several finance-targeted features and services like Apple Card and Apple Savings. The compan.....»»
Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the China-aligned APT group GREF. Most likely active since July 2020 and since July 2022.....»»
Ransomware hackers target major Citrix NetScaler flaw
Flaw was patched a month ago, but there are still vulnerable endpoints that can be targeted......»»
This sneaky Android malware uses a rare technique to steal banking data
Through protobuf data serialization, Android malware can steal plenty of sensitive data, including real-time screen content......»»
Google’s $30-per-month “Duet” AI will craft awkward emails, images for you
Google's new kitchen-sink AI branding is everything to everyone in every Workspace app. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, Google announced the launch of its Duet AI assistant across its Workspace.....»»
Qakbot botnet disrupted, malware removed from 700,000+ victim computers
The Qakbot botnet has been crippled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ): 52 of its servers have been seized and the popular malware loader has been removed from over 700,000 victim computers around the world. “To disrupt the botnet, the FBI w.....»»
Bing-related backlash: Microsoft pulls advertising after complaints
Users of non-Microsoft products met with targeted ads begging them to switch, and it seems Microsoft has heard their pleas to be uninterrupted (for now)......»»
Ransomware group exploits Citrix NetScaler systems for initial access
A known threat actor specializing in ransomware attacks is believed to be behind a recent campaign that targeted unpatched internet-facing Citrix NetScaler systems to serve as an initial foothold into enterprise networks. “Our data indicates st.....»»
Fmovies Gets Huge Visitor Boost, Users Spooked By Surge in Malware Warnings
Fmovies is one of the most popular pirate sites on the internet yet over the last three months the site has still managed to grow at an extraordinary rate. In May, Fmovies serviced around 98 million visitors but in July, in excess of 122 million call.....»»
Microsoft signing keys keep getting hijacked, to the delight of Chinese threat actors
What's the point of locks when hackers can easily get the keys to unlock them? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In July, security researchers revealed a sobering discovery: hundreds of pieces of malware used by multiple ha.....»»