The most prevalent malware behaviors and techniques
An analysis of 100,000+ Windows malware samples has revealed the most prevalent techniques used by malware developers to successfully evade defenses, escalate privileges, execute the malware, and assure its persistence. Malware tactics and techniques.....»»
Reminders of death from disasters affect people"s behaviors, research finds
Prolonged reminders of death from long-term disasters affect people's choices and behaviors, finds a new study by King's College London researchers......»»
Attoscience unveils a light-matter hybrid phase in graphite reminiscent of superconductivity
X-ray absorption spectroscopy is an element-selective and electronic-state sensitive technique that is one of the most widely used analytical techniques to study the composition of materials or substances. Until recently, the method required arduous.....»»
DNSFilter introduces new capability to filter generative AI
DNSFilter announced the expansion of its protective DNS software with a new Generative AI category. DNSFilter’s defense provides organizations of all sizes the ability to secure their network against harmful threats such as malware, botnet, and.....»»
Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned, or thinned
A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques—prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both—are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California......»»
FTC warns QR codes can steal money and install malware
QR codes are great for convenience, but how often do you check where they're taking you?.....»»
Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware
North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targ.....»»
“Pool Party” process injection techniques evade EDRs
SafeBreach researchers have discovered eight new process injection techniques that can be used to covertly execute malicious code on Windows systems. Dubbed “Pool Party” because they (ab)use Windows thread pools, these process injection t.....»»
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so
On Friday afternoon, Beeper Mini on Android stopped working and Apple confirmed today that it “took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” more….....»»
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning
The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe. Enlarge / A woman scans a QR code in a café to see the menu online. The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organizatio.....»»
Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years
Krasue infects telecom firms in Thailand using techniques for staying under the radar. Enlarge Stealthy and multifunctional Linux malware that has been infecting telecommunications companies went largely unnoticed for t.....»»
Study identifies behaviors that helped couples weather the pandemic
Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, according to a study by Rutg.....»»
Short-term AWS access tokens allow attackers to linger for a longer while
Attackers usually gain access to an organization’s cloud assets by leveraging compromised user access tokens obtained via phishing, by using malware, or by finding them in public code repositories. These are long-term access tokens associated w.....»»
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-.....»»
Searchlight Cyber launches Exposure Data view in DarkIQ
Searchlight Cyber has launched a new Exposure Data view in DarkIQ, collating 450+ billion dark web data points from data breaches and malware infection to help organizations spot threats related to their business long before they trigger detection sy.....»»
SPAGINS: A novel approach to predicting nuclear fragmentation in gamma-induced spallation
In a study published in Nuclear Science and Techniques, researchers from Henan Normal University report a significant advancement in nuclear physics. The study showcases the effectiveness of the SPAGINS model, a novel approach to accurately predictin.....»»
Jamf shares exploit that fools users into believing their hacked iPhone is safe
If an iPhone has already been infected with malware, Jamf has shown how an attacker can trick the user into believing Lockdown Mode is active when it isn't.Lockdown ModeDespite popular belief, iPhones can get infected with malware — but it is rare......»»
eBook: Defending the Infostealer Threat
Enterprises’ increasing digital reliance has fueled an array of cybersecurity threats. One rapidly growing area is information-stealing malware known as infostealers, which is malicious software designed to steal data. Unlike ransomware, where info.....»»
New Mac ransomware doesn"t pose much of a threat yet
A recently unearthed sample of macOS malware continues the trend of attacks against Apple's ecosystem, but in its current state it's not a major threat to Mac users.24-inch iMacMalware producers are seeing macOS as a bigger target than ever, and have.....»»
Q&A: Unveiling a new era of imaging—engineers lead breakthrough microscopy techniques
When microscopes struggle to pick up faint signals, it's like trying to spot subtle details in a painting or photograph without your glasses. For researchers, this makes it difficult to catch the small things happening in cells or other materials. In.....»»
Counteracting bone and muscle loss in microgravity
In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth's gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust their behaviors—the cells that build new bone slow down, while the cells that break down old or damaged bone tis.....»»