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PowerPoint is being used as a lure to spread malware

Most recent campaign distributes two RATs and a cryptocurrency stealer using PowerPoint files......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagJan 25th, 2022

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

Breakthrough in plant disease: New enzyme could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides

Plant diseases pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, presenting formidable hurdles that require urgent attention. Left unchecked, these diseases can spread rapidly, inflicting widespread damage on crops and leading to reduced yiel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Apple Vision Pro gestures may spread to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Vision Pro introduced new ways of controlling apps through gestures, but it appears that Apple wants to extend that to controlling any device it makes.Proposed hand movements controlling an iPadBefore the Apple Vision Pro, if you gestured at a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 1st, 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

Google won’t downrank top deepfake porn sites unless victims mass report

Google starts downranking more non-consensual intimate imagery in searches. Enlarge (credit: Paper Boat Creative | Stone) Today, Google announced new measures to combat the rapidly increasing spread of AI-generated non-c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model

The iPhone 16 isn’t even out yet, but there are already rumors beginning to spread about the upcoming iPhone 17. The phone is expected to … The post iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model appeared first on B.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified

Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affecting more than 600 global brands. SMS Stealer.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years

Mandrake's ability to go unnoticed was the result of designs not often seen in Android malware. Enlarge A mysterious family of Android malware with a demonstrated history of effectively concealing its myriad spying acti.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

A modified model designed to simulate nuclear fission sheds light on how rumors start, spread, and end

It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced tools like artificial intelligence, makes it trivial for bad actors to manipulate the truth and challe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Review: Action1 – Simple and powerful patch management

Although endpoint anti-malware and other security controls are now standard at the operating system level, keeping all endpoint software up-to-date and secure remains an open issue for many organizations. Patch management is not yet a commodity, and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Scientists figure out why there are so many colorful birds in the tropics and how these colors spread over time

The color palette of the birds you see out your window depends on where you live. If you're far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you'll probably see more and more colorful feathers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Chrome will now prompt some users to send passwords for suspicious files

Google says passwords and files will be deleted shortly after they are deep-scanned. (credit: Chrome) Google is redesigning Chrome malware detections to include password-protected executable files that users can upload f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

North Korean hacker got hired by US security vendor, immediately loaded malware

KnowBe4, which provides security awareness training, was fooled by stolen ID. Enlarge / On the left, a stock photo. On the right, an AI-enhanced image based on the stock photo. The AI-enhanced image was submitted to KnowBe4 by a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024