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.....»»
Infosec products of the month: June 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Bitdefender, Cequence Security, ConnectSecure, Cymulate, Cytracom, Datadog, Delinea, Edgescan, Enveedo, ESET, Index Engines, Island, iStorage, L.....»»
Google tells Canada it won’t pay “link tax,” will pull news links from search
Canada requiring payments from tech to news orgs; similar bills pending in US. Enlarge / A Google sign at the Viva Tech fair in Paris on June 15, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) In response to a new Canadian law.....»»
Torrent of image-based phishing emails are harder to detect and more convincing
The arms race between scammers and defenders continues. Enlarge / Man hand holding a mobile phone with QR code. (credit: Getty Images) Phishing mongers have released a torrent of image-based junk emails that embed QR cod.....»»
This elite Meta Quest 2 freebie could be waiting in your inbox
Meta Quest 2 owners, rush to your emails! You might’ve just been granted a free Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap accessory to take your VR gaming to the next level......»»
Israel enlists drones, AI and big data to farm for the future
As climate change and global population growth pose ever greater challenges for agriculture, Israeli technology offers a wealth of inventions and advanced tools to help farmers adapt......»»
"Critical climate solution" or "worse than coal"? Study explores debate around divisive energy technology
A new study has explored the battle lines of public debate around a controversial energy technology which is heralded as "critical to combating climate change" by its advocates and branded "worse than coal" by its critics......»»
New mysterious macOS malware infiltrates crypto exchange
A new and strange macOS malware called "JokerSpy" has been identified, with its first known backdoor creation hitting a crypto exchange.While Mac threats are relatively rare compared to Windows, the number of instances where macOS is the target has c.....»»
Prominent cryptocurrency exchange infected with previously unseen Mac malware
It's not yet clear how the full-featured JokerSpy backdoor gets installed. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered previously unknown Mac malware infecting a cryptocurrency exchange. It contains a full.....»»
Microsoft Teams bug allows malware delivery from external accounts
Security researchers uncover a way to trick Microsoft Teams into receiving dangerous inbox links......»»
Microsoft Teams vulnerability allows attackers to deliver malware to employees
Security researchers have uncovered a bug that could allow attackers to deliver malware directly into employees’ Microsoft Teams inbox. “Organisations that use Microsoft Teams inherit Microsoft’s default configuration which allows users.....»»
New infosec products of the week: June 23, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cymulate, Edgescan, ESET, iStorage, and Netskope. iStorage launches datAshur PRO+C with Type-C USB interface iStorage’s new datAshur PRO+C is a user-friend.....»»
Hackers targeted DMV to expose personal data of 9.5 million people
A vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software has affected the personal records of millions of Americans across several states......»»
There"s a new gen AI tool to help workers spot malicious emails
Purge BEC attacks and phishing emails from your workplace with Themis Co-pilot for Microsoft Outlook......»»
Compromised ChatGPT accounts garner rapid dark web popularity
Compromised credentials were found within the logs of info-stealing malware traded on illicit dark web marketplaces over the past year, according to Group-IB. The number of available logs containing compromised ChatGPT accounts reached a peak of 26,8.....»»
Scientists develop inorganic resins for generating and purifying radium and actinium
Targeted alpha therapy can destroy cancerous cells without harming healthy cells. It's especially useful for treating metastasized cancers. The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's Isotope Program is developing and marketing novel radioacti.....»»
This stealthy malware can steal your files without you knowing
Bitdefender uncovers versatile new malware used for cyberspying that seems a cut above the rest......»»
Stretched police branded "unjust" by Australian youth battling mental health
Criminologists have warned dangerous and fatal consequences will continue when overburdened and undertrained police respond to mental health incidents......»»
ESET PROTECT Elite defends users against ransomware and zero-day threats
ESET expanded its unified cybersecurity platform, ESET PROTECT, with a new subscription tier for businesses requiring all-in-one prevention, detection and response. Available immediately, ESET PROTECT Elite delivers enterprises, small and midsize bus.....»»
ESET PROTECT Elite protects users against ransomware and zero-day threats
ESET expanded its unified cybersecurity platform, ESET PROTECT, with a new subscription tier for businesses requiring all-in-one prevention, detection and response. Available immediately, ESET PROTECT Elite delivers enterprises, small and midsize bus.....»»
This new malware is proving quite popular... and dangerous
A sophisticated stealer has been being tracked since April and cybersecurity analysts are concerned about its scope......»»