There"s a new top dog when it comes to dangerous malware
Qbot takes over from Emotet as the number one malware worldwide......»»
The best VPN deals in March 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
Cybercriminals harness AI for new era of malware development
The alliance between ransomware groups and initial access brokers (IABs) is still the powerful engine for cybercriminal industry, as evidenced by the 74% year-on-year increase in the number of companies that had their data uploaded on dedicated leak.....»»
Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel "dangerous to impossible"
A Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is shaping up to be the strongest of the season, forecasters say, as it pushes toward California with potential blizzard conditions in the Sierra and up to 10 feet (3 meters) of snow in the mounta.....»»
Security Bite: Self-destructing macOS malware strain disguised as legitimate Mac app
Security researchers at Moonlock, the relatively new cybersecurity wing of MacPaw, have detected a new strain of macOS malware disguised as a legitimate Mac app that can destroy itself in certain conditions. At its worst, it can unknowingly extract c.....»»
Lazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
North Korean hackers were seen disabling antivirus programs, possibly paving the way for more dangerous attacks......»»
Cryptojacking is no longer the sole focus of cloud attackers
As commercial adoption of cloud technologies continues, cloud-focused malware campaigns have increased in sophistication and number – a collective effort to safeguard both large and small enterprises is critical, according to Cado Security. Docker.....»»
GitHub besieged by millions of malicious repositories in ongoing attack
GitHub keeps removing malware-laced repositories, but thousands remain. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) GitHub is struggling to contain an ongoing attack that’s flooding the site with millions of code repositories. Thes.....»»
New Atomic Stealer malware variant harder to detect in macOS
The Atomic Stealer malware still relies on users installing fake software with a payload hidden in the .dmg file, but it is evolving to get harder to detect.Atomic Stealer infects macOS via illegitimate softwareAtomic Stealer hides in illegitimate so.....»»
Catalyst combines vanadium-based components and nitrogen-doped biomass carbon for pollutant removal
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans are dangerous pollutants due to their carcinogenicity and persistence in the environment. Traditional catalytic oxidation methods for their removal face challenges like high cost and inefficiency at.....»»
Pikabot returns with new tricks up its sleeve
After a short hiatus, Pikabot is back, with significant updates to its capabilities and components and a new delivery campaign. About the Pikabot loader Pikabot is a loader – a type of malware whose primary function is to serve as a delivery me.....»»
ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)
The recently patched vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software are being exploited by numerous attackers to deliver a variety of malicious payloads. About ConnectWise ScreenConnect ConnectWise ScreenConnect.....»»
Your air quality may be more dangerous than your phone is telling you: The EPA seems fine with that
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent adoption of a more stringent annual limit on fine particulate matter, or soot, fulfills an overdue obligation to curb a pervasive and deadly type of air pollution that triggers asthma, heart attacks,.....»»
Black carbon sensor could fill massive monitoring gaps
Black carbon is the most dangerous air pollutant you've never heard of. Its two main sources, diesel exhaust and wood smoke from wildfires and household heating, produce ultrafine air particles that are up to 25 times more of a health hazard per unit.....»»
Apple users are increasingly falling victim to malware, phishing, and viruses
In a report going over the state of malware in 2024, device management firm Jamf says that 9% of mobile users were caught by phishing, while 20% of companies were at risk because of bad smartphone configurations.Jamf logoJamf is a service for compani.....»»
Cate Blanchett nails the outlaw look as Lilith in Borderlands official trailer
Welcome to the "weirdest, most dangerous, dumpster fire of a world in the universe." Cate Blanchett stars as an infamous outlaw named Lilith in director Eli Roth's Borderlands, adapted from the popular gaming franchise. The Borderla.....»»
The best VPN deals in February 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
The FBI is more preoccupied than ever with Chinese malware
FBI Director Christopher Wray cited the disruption of Volt Typhoon as a recent success in protecting American Infrastructure......»»
Top hacker arrested for selling bank details on thousands of accounts
Ukrainian hacker arrested for distributing malware and selling stolen banking data......»»
Japanese space debris inspection probe launched
A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting potentially dangerous man-made junk floating around the Earth......»»
DOJ quietly removed Russian malware from routers in US homes and businesses
Feds once again fix up compromised retail routers under court order. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than 1,000 Ubiquiti routers in homes and small businesses were infected with malware used by Russian-backed agents.....»»