This devious malware is able to disable your antivirus
Hackers have found a way to disable antivirus programs by using vulnerable legitimate drivers......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
iOS 17’s NameDrop feature for iPhone: How it works and why it’s not a privacy threat
NameDrop is a new feature introduced with iOS 17 this year that allows iPhone users to share their contact details simply by holding their iPhones close to each other. Here are more details on how NameDrop works, how to disable it, and more. more.....»»
North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS
North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.North Korea is among a number of countries best known for having hackers working on its behalf, and occasionally they caus.....»»
PSA: Watch out for these fake Safari and Chrome updates infecting Macs with AMOS
A powerful new malware launched in early 2023 called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) that targets Apple users and has become a growing threat. Now with the latest iteration of the malware, malicious parties are planting AMOS inside fake Safari and Chro.....»»
Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malware
Attackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems. CVE-2023-46604 exploitation Apache ActiveMQ is a popular Java-based open sourc.....»»
This McAfee antivirus deal is so good it could possibly be a mistake
Amazon has a huge discount on McAfee Total Protection 2024 so you pay just $20 for a year's protection for up to 5 devices. Here's why you need to buy......»»
iOS 17.2 lets users disable inline text predictions without turning off predictive text
Apple has made a number of improvements to the iPhone and iPad virtual keyboard with iOS 17, which now uses a large language model (LLM) to improve autocorrection and provide inline text predictions. Until now, turning off inline text predictions req.....»»
No, you don"t need to pay to install Google Bard - it"s a malware scam
Google fights back against scammers using Bard to lure SMBs into installing malware.....»»
Google tackles scammers offering malware-laden ‘Bard’ tool
Google says it's suing alleged scammers who are offering malware-laden generative AI software called Bard – the same name as Google’s own generative AI tool......»»
Malware operators using common attack methods on Discord
Discord users do not necessarily realize the risks they face when using the platform......»»
State Attorneys General Warn Public About Piracy Scams and Malware
In a series of new public service announcements, several state attorneys general are warning the public that some very bad actors are exploiting pirate sites to distribute ransomware and steal credit card information. The Digital Citizens Alliance is.....»»
How to defend against CherryBlos and protect your passwords
CherryBlos: Malware extracting passwords from images prompts an urgent call for enhanced Android management......»»
Highly invasive backdoor snuck into open source packages targets developers
Packages downloaded thousands of times targeted people working on sensitive projects. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Highly invasive malware targeting software developers is once again circulating in Trojanized code libr.....»»