New Linux malware found targeting WordPress sites
WordPress sites with vulnerable add-ons targeted again, with Trojans capable of redirecting visitors......»»
What we know about the xz Utils backdoor that almost infected the world
Malicious updates made to a ubiquitous tool were a few weeks away from going mainstream. Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital concept (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, researcher.....»»
Huge backdoor discovered that could compromise SSH logins on Linux
Updates required for Debian sid, Fedora 40, Fedora Rawhide, openSUSE Tumbleweed, and openSUSE MicroOS.....»»
XZ Utils backdoor update: Which Linux distros are affected and what can you do?
The news that XZ Utils, a compression utility present in most Linux distributions, has been backdoored by a supposedly trusted maintainer has rattled the open-source software community on Friday, mere hours until the beginning of a long weekend for m.....»»
Week in review: Backdoor found in XZ utilities, weaponized iMessages, Exchange servers at risk
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094) A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compres.....»»
Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compression utilities included in most Linux distributions, may “enable a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely,”.....»»
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections
Malicious code planted in xz Utils has been circulating for more than a month. Enlarge / Internet Backdoor in a string of binary code in a shape of an eye. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have found a malicious backdo.....»»
Proxmox gives VMware ESXi users a place to go after Broadcom kills free version
Proxmox is a Linux-based hypervisor that could replace ESXi for some users. Enlarge (credit: Proxmox) Broadcom has made sweeping changes to VMware's business since acquiring the company in November 2023, killing off the.....»»
Beware of fake CleanMyMac installers that will infect your Mac
Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data.MacPaw team finds malware disguised as CleanMyMacMacPaw, the creator of CleanMyMac and other utilities, has a cybe.....»»
Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data
The rise in identity-based attacks can be attributed to a rapid increase in malware, according to SpyCloud. Researchers found that 61% of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related. Of these.....»»
How to open an Apple Maps URL from a screenshot in macOS
The macOS Photos app uses AI to detect details like addresses in images. Here's how to open the addresses in Apple Maps.Apple MapsIf you've ever browsed maps online in a web browser, such as to use mapping sites like MapQuest, you may have taken scre.....»»
Thousands of servers hacked in ongoing attack targeting Ray AI framework
Researchers say it's the first known in-the-wild attack targeting AI workloads. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Thousands of servers storing AI workloads and network credentials have been hacked in an ongoing attack campa.....»»
Thousands of Asus routers taken over by malware to form new proxy service
Outdated Asus routers are being assimilated into a malicious botnet used by hackers to hide their traces.....»»
New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits
Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields. Now scientists are applying the technology's immense potential to human health and disease, targeting new therapies for a.....»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
Mozilla’s privacy service drops a provider with ties to people-search sites
Owner of Onerep removal service launched "dozens of people-search services." Enlarge (credit: Mozilla) Mozilla's Monitor Plus, a service launched by the privacy-minded tech firm in February, notes on its pitch page that.....»»
APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware
APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) has been spotted targeting German political parties for the first time, Mandiant researchers have shared. Phishing leading to malware The attack started in late February 2024, with phishing emails containi.....»»
Scams are becoming more convincing and costly
Scams directly targeting consumers continue to increase in both complexity and volume, according to Visa. Consumers are increasingly targeted by scammers, who rely on heightened emotions to create fraud opportunities. While the number of individual s.....»»
US organizations targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT
Employees at US-based organizations are being targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT malware via “nuanced” exploitation and by using an advanced detection evasion method. The malware campaign The campaign, dubbed PhantomBlu, takes.....»»
Major new malware campaign hits thousands of WordPress sites
Sign1 malware redirects WordPress visitors to third-party websites and serves them unwanted popup ads......»»
Attackers are targeting financial departments with SmokeLoader malware
Financially motivated hackers have been leveraging SmokeLoader malware in a series of phishing campaigns predominantly targeting Ukrainian government and administration organizations. The phishing campaign The Ukrainian SSSCIP State Cyber Protection.....»»