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.....»»
The power of passive OS fingerprinting for accurate IoT device identification
The number of IoT devices in enterprise networks and across the internet is projected to reach 29 billion by the year 2030. This exponential growth has inadvertently increased the attack surface. Each interconnected device can potentially create new.....»»
Spelt or common wheat? Their diversity of nutritional components prevents identification of which species is healthier
After comparing 90 varieties of spelt with 9 varieties of modern, common wheat, a study by the UCO concluded that the marked heterogeneity characterizing the nutritional compounds of the different varieties makes it impossible to state that one speci.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
A secluded Northern California waterfall is the latest victim of viral fame and crushing crowds
By 10 a.m. on a recent Tuesday, the parking lot at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park was already full, and the line of cars waiting to enter stretched well back from the entrance......»»
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.....»»
Google inexplicably removes Chromecast"s guest mode feature
Sorry Chromecast users, but from now on you'll need WiFI access to cast content from your phone.According to 9to5Google, the streaming adaptor no longer supports "guest mode," which enabled users to cast from your phone to your screen without connect.....»»
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.....»»
NETGEAR launches PR60X Pro Router
NETGEAR has launched the NETGEAR 10G/Multi-Gigabit Dual WAN Pro Router (PR60X) making it the latest addition to their total networking solution platform, Insight. NETGEAR’s line of Smart Switches, Pro WiFi Access Points, Insight cloud-based managem.....»»
These Pompeii victims choked on ash while covering themselves with garments
Study of plaster casts from Porta Nola indicate asphyxiation—but just for these cases. Enlarge / Archeologists Gianni Gallello (front) and Llorenç Alapont (back) measure a plaster cast of a Pompeii victim by pXRF. (credit: Ala.....»»
Bogus OfficeNote app delivers XLoader macOS malware
A new macOS-specific variant of the well known XLoader malware is being delivered disguised as the “OfficeNote” app. “Multiple submissions of this sample have appeared on VirusTotal throughout July, indicating that the malware has b.....»»
Malware is spreading through Google Bard ads — here’s how to avoid them
Google Bard is the latest victim of malware hackers using the AI tool as the face of cyberattacks......»»
Seiko is apparently the latest victim of the BlackCat ransomware
The watchmaker said someone stole sensitive data, and BlackCat posted samples on its leak site......»»
Seiko joins growing list of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware victims
Japanese watchmaker Seiko has been added to ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group’s victim list, following a data breach occurring in early August. The Seiko data breach The company published a data breach and response notice on August 10, 2023, st.....»»
Old Mac malware lurches back to life, hiding in productivity software
XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.Microsoft Word app iconXLoader is one of the more common tools that attackers utilize to try and gain informa.....»»
Newest XLoader threat targets work environments
XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.Microsoft Word app iconXLoader is one of the more common tools that attackers utilize to try and gain informa.....»»
This Google Chrome feature may save you from malware extensions
A new Google Chrome feature will alert you when installed extensions are removed from its store, saving you from infected extensions and virus headaches......»»
GitLab has been exploited to launch a novel proxyjacking attack
Hackers are selling victim's excess bandwidth for cash and installing cryptominers on computers......»»
Study compares direct and indirect impact of dual versus single identification on attitudes toward minority groups
In a new study, the attitudes of non-Muslim American participants towards Muslim Americans who identified strongly with both parts of their dual identity—Muslim and American—were just as positive as their attitudes towards Muslim Americans who id.....»»
This well-known infostealer is back with upgraded malware
Raccoon Stealer is back and has some new tricks to remain hidden from law enforcement......»»