Tag: computer
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Hacker Arrested for Invading Computers Selling Police Data
The Federal Police arrested a 33-year-old Brazilian hacker in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The suspect is accused of infiltrating the systems of the Federal Police (PF) and other international institutions to sell sensitive data. This arrest marks a critical step in addressing cybercrime that targets government and private entities worldwide. Details of the Arrest The…
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Chinese Researchers Tap Quantum to Break Encryption
But the time when quantum computers pose a tangible threat to modern encryption is likely still several years away. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chinese-researchers-unveil-quantum-technique-to-break-encryption
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Technik-Schatz: Reddit-User findet 68 Jahre alten Computer im Keller
Tags: computerFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/technik-schatz-computer-keller-68-jahre-alt-1512071/
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China Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Volt Typhoon to Hide Its Own Hacking Campaigns
China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has doubled down on claims that the threat actor known as the Volt Typhoon is a fabrication of the U.S. and its allies.The agency, in collaboration with the National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology, went on to accuse the U.S. federal government, intelligence agencies, and…
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America First Policy Institute, a Group Advising Trump, Says Its Systems Were Breached
A group helping to lay the groundwork for a future Donald Trump administration said its computer systems were breached. The post America First Policy Institute, a Group Advising Trump, Says Its Systems Were Breached appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/america-first-policy-institute-a-group-advising-trump-says-its-systems-were-breached/
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Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, cloud, communications, computer, control, cybercrime, data, detection, encryption, endpoint, infection, injection, malicious, malware, network, open-source, password, powershell, rat, remote-code-execution, startup, tactics, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionDarkVision RAT is a highly customizable remote access trojan (RAT) that first surfaced in 2020, offered on Hack Forums and their website for as little as $60. Written in C/C++, and assembly, DarkVision RAT has gained popularity due to its affordability and extensive feature set, making it accessible even to low-skilled cybercriminals. The RAT’s capabilities…
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Best Secure Remote Access Software of 2025
Remote access software lets users control a computer or network from a distant location, enabling tasks and system administration. See the best options here. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/best-secure-remote-access-software/
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Apple’s iPhone Mirroring Flaw Exposes Employee Privacy Risks
The privacy flaw in Apple’s iPhone mirroring feature enables personal apps on an iPhone to be listed in a company’s software inventory when the feature is used on work computers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/apples-iphone-mirroring-flaw/
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Understanding Your SQL Database: A Comprehensive Guide
SQL has become the standard language for interacting with relational databases. An SQL database uses tables to store and manage structured data with a focus on data integrity and relationships. MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL are popular SQL databases known for their reliability, performance, and versatility. SQL (Structured Query Language) is a powerful computer language… First…
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Ukrainian National Pleads Guilty to Operating Raccoon Infostealer Malware-as-a-Service
A Ukrainian national, Mark Sokolovsky, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Austin, Texas, to one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. According to court documents, Sokolovsky, 28,... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ukrainian-national-pleads-guilty-to-operating-raccoon-infostealer-malware-as-a-service/
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Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. court for operating the Raccoon Infostealer
Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. court for operating the Raccoon Infostealer, used to steal sensitive data globally. Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky has pleaded guilty in a US court to operating the Raccoon Infostealer. In October 2020, the US Justice Department charged Sokolovsky with computer fraud for allegedly infecting millions of computers with the Raccoon Infostealer.…
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Ukrainian Pleads Guilty for Role in Raccoon Stealer Malware
Mark Sokolovsky Admits to Felony Conspiracy Charge in U.S. Federal Court. A Ukrainian national pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in connection with his role in the malware-as-a-service Raccoon info stealer criminal operation. Dutch authorities extradited him in February after arresting him in March 2022.…
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U.S. and Microsoft Seize 107 Russian Domains in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the seizure of 107 internet domains used by state-sponsored threat actors with ties to Russia to facilitate computer fraud and abuse in the country.”The Russian government ran this scheme to steal Americans’ sensitive information, using seemingly legitimate email accounts to trick victims into revealing…
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Microsoft and DOJ seized the attack infrastructure used by Russia-linked Callisto Group
Microsoft and the U.S. DoJ seized over 100 domains used by the Russia-linked Callisto Group for launching attacks on U.S. government and nonprofits. The Justice Department revealed the unsealing of a warrant to seize 41 domains used by Russia-linked Callisto Group (formerly SEABORGIUM, also known as COLDRIVER) for computer fraud in the United States. US…
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Weird Zimbra Vulnerability
Tags: attack, computer, email, espionage, exploit, hacker, infection, mail, ransomware, vulnerabilityHackers can execute commands on a remote computer by sending malformed emails to a Zimbra mail server. It’s critical, but difficult to exploit. In an email sent Wednesday afternoon, Proofpoint researcher Greg Lesnewich seemed to largely concur that the attacks weren’t likely to lead to mass infections that could install ransomware or espionage malware. The…
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Sellafield ordered to pay nearly £400,000 over cybersecurity failings
Nuclear waste dump in Cumbria pleaded guilty to leaving data that could threaten national security exposed for four years, says regulatorSellafield will have to pay almost £400,000 after it pleaded guilty to criminal charges over years of cybersecurity failings at Britain’s most hazardous nuclear site.The vast nuclear waste dump in <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/cumbria”>Cumbria left information that…
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AMI UEFI BIOS Aptio V angreifbar – BIOS-Schwachstellen ermöglichen Angriffe auf Dell-Computer
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-dell-bios-schwachstellen-updates-a-17ad3f66c589bd536a0b28fef34634bb/
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Augmented Reality – Facebook-Konzern zeigt Prototypen neuartiger Computer-Brille
Tags: computerFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/meta-praesentiert-prototyp-ar-computerbrille-a-008f83e5ea6a6c0bb72f6c0e1ffdd2d0/
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Use Windows event logs for ransomware investigations, JPCERT/CC advises
The JPCERT Coordination Center the first Computer Security Incident Response Team established in Japan has compiled a list of entries in Windows event logs … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/01/windows-event-logs-ransomware-response/
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U.K. Hacker Charged in $3.75 Million Insider Trading Scheme Using Hacked Executive Emails
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged a 39-year-old U.K. national for perpetrating a hack-to-trade fraud scheme that netted him nearly $3.75 million in illegal profits.Robert Westbrook of London was arrested last week and is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to securities fraud, wire fraud, and five counts…
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Hacker charged for breaching 5 companies for insider trading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Robert B. Westbrook, a U.K. citizen, with hacking into the computer systems of five U.S. public companies to access confidential earnings information and conduct insider trading. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-charged-for-breaching-5-companies-for-insider-trading/
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JPCERT shares Windows Event Log tips to detect ransomware attacks
Japan’s Computer Emergency Response Center (JPCERT/CC) has shared tips on detecting different ransomware gang’s attacks based on entries in Windows Event Logs, providing timely detection of ongoing attacks before they spread too far into a network. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jpcert-shares-windows-event-log-tips-to-detect-ransomware-attacks/
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Printer bug sends researchers into uproar, affects major Linux distros
The vulns would allow attackers to run any commands on targeted computers without user knowledge. But it would take a lot of work to get to that point. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cups-linux-vulnerability-red-hat-ubuntu/
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The Return of the Laptop From Hell
California court refuses to dismiss computer crime charges against an entity that analyzed Hunter Biden’s laptop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/the-return-of-the-laptop-from-hell/
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Apex Softcell Vulnerability: CERT-In Issues Critical Warning for Users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has reported multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Apex Softcell’s mobile stock trading and back-office platforms. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/apex-softcell-vulnerabilities/
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Kaspersky deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning
Starting Thursday, Kaspersky deleted its anti-malware software from computers across the United States and replaced it with UltraAV’s antivirus solution without warning. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-deletes-itself-installs-ultraav-antivirus-without-warning/
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Exploring the foundations of lattice-based cryptography
Tags: communications, computer, computing, cryptography, data, encryption, government, military, vulnerabilityLattice-based cryptography is a quantum-resistant encryption method that uses complex mathematical lattices, offering security against quantum computing attacks. Unlike traditional encryption methods such as RSA and ECC, which are vulnerable to quantum computers, lattice-based cryptography remains secure due to the computational difficulty of solving lattice problems. It is expected to play a central role in…