Malware peddlers experimenting with BPL sideloading and masking malicious payloads as PGP keys
A newly spotted campaign is leveraging BPL sideloading and other uncommon tricks to deliver the IDAT Loader (aka HijackLoader) malware and prevent its detection. The campaign Spotted by Kroll’s incident responders and analyzed by the company’.....»»
Whatever you do, don’t click this error if you see it pop up
Hackers are showing users fake error messages from Chrome, OneDrive and Microsoft Word and a fake fix to get them to install malware......»»
macOS 15 Sequoia: How to use presenter preview and video call background replacements
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac X, an all-in-one utility that removes clutter, optimizes performance and protects your Mac from malware. Get a 7 day free trial. While Apple Intelligence may be the biggest change landing on the Mac th.....»»
Logitech launches new generation of its portable ‘Keys-To-Go’ keyboard for tablets
Logitech on Tuesday announced a new generation of its ultra-portable wireless keyboard “Keys-To-Go,” which has been designed with tablet users in mind. The new version comes with a protective cover, scissor keys, and an optional key layout made s.....»»
Critical RCE flaws in vCenter Server fixed (CVE-2024-37079, CVE-2024-37080)
VMware by Broadcom has fixed two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-37079, CVE-2024-37080) affecting VMware vCenter Server and products that contain it: vSphere and Cloud Foundation. “A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may.....»»
Malware peddlers love this one social engineering trick!
Attackers are increasingly using a clever social engineering technique to get users to install malware, Proofpoint researchers are warning. The message warns of a problem but also offers a way to fix it (Source: Proofpoint) Social engineering users t.....»»
Malicious emails trick consumers into false election contributions
Major regional and global events – such as military exercises, political or economic summits, political conventions, and elections – drove cyber threat activities, according to Trellix. “The last six months have been unprecedented – a sta.....»»
YouTube is testing a new feature that could spell the end of ad blockers
It seems that YouTube is experimenting with a new method that could essentially end ad blockers completely. The post YouTube is testing a new feature that could spell the end of ad blockers appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube has been bat.....»»
Rocket Report: Starship is on the clock; Virgin Galactic at a crossroads
The payloads for the first Ariane 6 launch are buttoned up for flight next month. Enlarge / The payload fairing for the first test flight of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has been positioned around the small batch of satellites that w.....»»
20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers
Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Mil.....»»
Neutrinos: The inscrutable “ghost particles” driving scientists crazy
The particles hold the keys to new physics. If only we could understand them. Enlarge / The Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector at the Kamioka Observatory in Japan. (credit: Kamioka Observatory, ICRR (Institute for Cosmic Ray Rese.....»»
Are AirTags waterproof? Here’s what to do if they get wet
AirTags are great at keeping track of items like keys, bags, and wallets. However, are they waterproof? Let's find out......»»
PHP code could be easily exploited to let hackers target Windows servers
Users are advised to apply the patch immediately or risk having malicious code run remotely......»»
Nasty bug with very simple exploit hits PHP just in time for the weekend
With PoC code available and active Internet scans, speed is of the essence. Enlarge A critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language can be trivially exploited to execute malicious code on Windows devices, secur.....»»
7,000 LockBit decryption keys now in the hands of the FBI, offering victims hope
The announcement could be good news for those whose data has been inaccessible. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI is urging victims of one of the most prolific ransomware groups to come forward after agents recovere.....»»
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a.....»»
90% of threats are social engineering
In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering a.....»»
A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto
A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walle.....»»
TotalRecall shows how easily data collected by Windows Recall can be stolen
Ethical hacker Alexander Hagenah has created TotalRecall, a tool that demonstrates how malicious individuals could abuse Windows’ newly announced Recall feature to steal sensitive information. TotalRecall results (Source: Alexander Hagenah) Cop.....»»
Organizations are moving from experimenting with AI to adopting it
Despite AI’s potential, only 14% of organizations are ready to implement and utilize these technologies. While AI offers significant advantages, the focus must shift to essential, foundational actions to realize its full potential, emphasizing.....»»
Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime linchpin
Officials hope to sever a component crucial to the larger malware landscape. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An international cast of law enforcement agencies has struck a blow at a cybercrime linchpin that’s as obscure.....»»