Malware Uses WiFi BSSID for Victim Identification
An anonymous reader shares a report: Malware operators who want to know the location of the victims they infect usually rely on a simple technique where they grab the victim's IP address and check it against an IP-to-geo database like MaxMind's GeoIP.....»»
Beware of BlueNoroff: Mac users targeted with new malware variant
Security researchers have pulled the curtain back on what appears to be a variant of the infamous RustBucket malware that targets macOS systems. What was first detected earlier in April, a new report from Jamf Threat Labs highlights how this attack.....»»
AI bots can do the grunt work of filling out job applications for you
One programmer used AI to apply for 5,000 jobs. Enlarge (credit: PM Images/Getty Images) In July, software engineer Julian Joseph became the latest victim of the tech industry’s sweeping job cuts. Facing his second lay.....»»
Jamf uncovers new Mac malware linked to known hacking group
Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a new malware strain that appears to be connected to BlueNoroff, a group that often attacks businesses in the financial sector.Jamf finds a new strain of malwareThe discovery came about during Jamf's regular security c.....»»
This new macOS malware could leave you severely short-changed
North Korean hackers are after your crypto again, but this time they're targeting macOS users......»»
Ferroelectric modulation of Fermi level of graphene oxide to enhance SERS response
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful fingerprint analysis and detection technique that plays an important role in the fields of food safety, environmental protection, bio-imaging and hazardous substance identification. Electromagnet.....»»
Is the Google app malware? Huawei’s phones seems to think so
It seems that some Huawei smartphone owners are being warned that the Google app on their smartphones is a malware threat. The post Is the Google app malware? Huawei’s phones seems to think so appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re roc.....»»
A lament for the Touch Bar
Apple's latest refresh to the Mac line this week claims a victim — the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and with it, something we're actually quite sorry to see go: the much-maligned Touch Bar.Apple killed the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and with it, the Touch BarWhi.....»»
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence
Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks.....»»
IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles
The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security, as the mo.....»»
Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far [October 2023]
Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards. So far, very few U.S. states act.....»»
Deep learning solves long-standing challenges in identification of nanoparticle shape
Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has announced with The University of Tokyo that a group led by Prof. Takanori Ichiki, Research Director of iCONM, proposed a new property evaluation method of nanoparticles' shape anisotropy that solves long-standing.....»»
How to solve molecular identification puzzles in Spider-Man 2
Peter and Miles may be scientists in Spider-Man 2, but we're not. When the molecular identification puzzles start to show up, we'll make them a breeze to solve......»»
Beware - this fake KeePass download site is just spreading malware
Scam site even has a legitimate-looking Google Ads campaign included......»»
Hackers are using this incredibly sneaky trick to hide malware
Watch out next time you click a Google Ad, as hackers have a new way to make malware sites almost impossible to spot. Now, a password manager has fallen victim......»»
Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection
WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a remote access trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available.....»»
Google’s enhanced Play Protect makes sideloading your favorite Android apps a little safer
Google has announced a new Play Store feature that will scan Android apps for malware in real-time. The post Google’s enhanced Play Protect makes sideloading your favorite Android apps a little safer appeared first on Phandroid. Google h.....»»
Google ads for KeePass, Notepad++ lead to malware
Users using Google to search for and download the KeePass password manager and the Notepad++ text editor may have inadvertently gotten saddled with malware, says Jérôme Segura, Director of Threat Intelligence at Malwarebytes. Malvertising via searc.....»»
Android will now scan sideloaded apps for malware at install time
Sideloaded app installs can be delayed by a fullscreen virus-scanner interface. Enlarge / Google's new malware scanner for sideloaded apps. (credit: Google) The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android.....»»
Hacked Skype accounts are being used to spread malware
No one knows how the Skype accounts were hacked, but they're being used to drop DarkGate malware......»»
Compromised Skype accounts deliver DarkGate malware to employees
A threat actor is using compromised Skype accounts to deliver the DarkGate malware to target organizations, Trend Micro researchers have warned. “Versions of DarkGate have been advertised on Russian language forum eCrime since May 2023. Since t.....»»