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New Malware Found Lurking In 64-Bit Linux Installs

syn3rg shares a report from ZDNet: A Linux backdoor recently discovered by researchers has avoided VirusTotal detection since 2018. Dubbed RotaJakiro, the Linux malware has been described by the Qihoo 360 Netlab team as a backdoor targeting Linux 64-.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagApr 30th, 2021

Banshee Stealer malware haunts browser extensions on macOS

Security researchers have discovered a new malware for macOS, which can be used to attack over 100 browser extensions that may be installed on the target Mac.Web browser extensions are the target of Banshee Stealer on macOSApple tries hard to make ma.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance

AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Teacup teaser: Yvonne Strahovski faces deadly threat in Peacock’s sci-fi horror series

Something terrifying is lurking in the new teaser for Teacup, Peacock's sci-fi horror series arriving this fall......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

IntelOwl: Open-source threat intelligence management

IntelOwl is an open-source solution designed for large-scale threat intelligence management. It integrates numerous online analyzers and advanced malware analysis tools, providing comprehensive insights in one platform. “In late 2019, I faced a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good

Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Chrome, Edge users beset by malicious extensions that can’t be easily removed

A widespread campaign featuring a malicious installer that saddles users with difficult-to-remove malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions has been spotted by researchers. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from sim.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)

Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the software’s vaults and obtain the account unlock key, AgileBits has con.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service lower barriers for cybercriminals

The sophistication of cyber threats has escalated dramatically, with malicious actors’ deploying advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to exploit vulnerabilities and evade detection, according to Darktrace. Subscription-based tools su.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop

A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core. Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. (credit: System76) System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environ.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is finally being fixed by Apple

There’s a pesky loophole lurking in every major browser, including Apple’s Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, that hackers have been exploiting for the past … The post An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Ransomware gang targets IT workers with new RAT masquerading as IP scanner

Ransomware-as-a-service outfit Hunters International is wielding a new remote access trojan (RAT). “The malware, named SharpRhino due to its use of the C# programming language, is delivered through a typosquatting domain impersonating the legit.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP

DNS poisoning attack worked even when targets used DNS from Google and Cloudflare. Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Hacked ISP infects users receiving unsecure software updates

DNS poisoning attack worked even when targets used DNS from Google and Cloudflare. Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Chinese hackers hijacked an ISP software update to spread malware

StormBamboo used DNS poisoning to successfully attack organizations using insecure updates......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates

APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware delivery via automatic software updates StormBamboo (aka Evasi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

MISP: Open-source threat intelligence and sharing platform

MISP is an open-source threat intelligence and sharing platform for collecting, storing, distributing, and sharing cybersecurity indicators and threats related to incident and malware analysis. MISP is designed by and for cybersecurity, ICT professio.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Week in review: VMware ESXi zero-day exploited, SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Why a strong patch management strategy is essential for reducing business risk In this Help Net Security interview, Eran Livne, Senior Director of P.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

Mac malware posing as apps like Loom, LedgerLive, and Black Desert Online

A “sophisticated and alarming” Mac malware attack is being carried out in the guise of free versions of popular apps like the screen recording utility Loom, cryptocurrency manager LedgerLive, and MMO game Black Desert Online. It appears to be.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as "Loom" app

Experts recently discovered a macOS stealer malware disguised as the popular screen recording app Loom, spread through deceptive Google-sponsored URLs.Crazy Evil malwareMoonlock Lab found a sophisticated macOS stealer malware disguised as Loom, orche.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Scary Android malware steals your money then wipes your device

A new Android malware currently making the rounds is about as terrifying as any we’ve seen in recent months. Researchers from Cleafy Labs say that … The post Scary Android malware steals your money then wipes your device appeared first on.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024