Tag: infection
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Beware Of Malicious Chrome Extension That Delivers Weaponized ZIP Archive
In August 2024, researchers detected a malicious Google Chrome browser infection that led to the distribution of LummaC2 stealer malware that utilized… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/malicious-chrome-extension-zip/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Popular Software Searches to Spread FakeBat Malware
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a surge in malware infections stemming from malvertising campaigns distributing a loader called FakeBat.These… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/08/cybercriminals-exploit-popular-software.html
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‘Sinkclose’ Flaw in Hundreds of Millions of AMD Chips Allows Deep, Virtually Unfixable Infections
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in SecurityNewsResearchers warn that a bug in AMD’s chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer, and that it has pers… First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/amd-chip-sinkclose-flaw/
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Ransomware infection cuts off blood supply to 250+ hospitals
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/07/31/ransomware_blood_supply_hospital/
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Greek prosecutor says government played no role in civil society spyware infections
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/greece-predator-spyware-investigation
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Cyberattack Surge: SMBs Grapple with 8% Rise in Malware
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in SecurityNewsKaspersky’s most recent report reveals a concerning 5% surge in malware infections among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) during the first qu… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cyberattack-surge-smbs-grapple-with-8-rise-in-malware/
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Joint France, Europol operation seeks to purge PlugX malware infections
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/joint-france-europol-operation-seeks-to-purge-plugx-malware-infections
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SneakyChef espionage group targets government agencies with SugarGh0st and more infection techniques
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in SecurityNewsCisco Talos recently discovered an ongoing campaign from SneakyChef, a newly discovered threat actor using SugarGh0st malware, as early as August 2023… First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/sneakychef-sugarghost-rat/
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Is GhostEmperor Back? Sygnia Finds Clues in Recent Cyber Incident
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in SecurityNewsSygnia discovered what it believes to be a variant of the GhostEmperor infection chain leading to the Demodex rootkit which was first seen and describ… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/is-ghostemperor-back-sygnia-finds-clues-in-recent-cyber-incident/
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Beware Of Fake Browser Updates That Installs Malicious BOINC Infrastructre
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in SecurityNewsSocGholish malware, also known as FakeUpdates, has exhibited new behavior since July 4th, 2024, as the infection chain still begins with a compromised… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/beware-fake-browser-updates-malicious-boinc/
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6 Steps to Build an Incident Response Workflow for Your Business
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in SecurityNewsFrom data breaches to malware infections, cyber threats are numerous and ever-evolving. Having a robust incident response workflow is your shield agai… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/07/6-steps-to-build-an-incident-response-workflow-for-your-business/
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IoT Vulnerabilities and BotNet Infections: What Executives Need to Know
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in SecurityNewsThe Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we interact with technology. From smart homes to connected cars, IoT devices have permeated ev… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/07/iot-vulnerabilities-and-botnet-infections-what-executives-need-to-know/
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Hackers Use Windows XSS Flaw To Execute Arbitrary Command In MMC Console
Attackers are leveraging a new infection technique called GrimResource that exploits MSC files. By crafting malicious MSC files, they can achieve full… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/windows-xss-flaw-mmc-command-execution/
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Mandiant Links Snowflake Breaches To Infostealer Infections
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/35981/Mandiant-Links-Snowflake-Breaches-To-Infostealer-Infections.html
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‘Sticky Werewolf’ APT Stalks Aviation Sector
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in SecurityNewsThe pro-Ukranian group has upgraded its infection chain, with credentials, strategic info on commercial pilots, or billion-dollar designs as the possi… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/sticky-werewolf-apt-stalks-aviation-sector
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China-Linked Hackers Adopt Two-Stage Infection Tactic to Deploy Deuterbear RAT
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have shed more light on a remote access trojan (RAT) known as Deuterbear used by the China-linked BlackTech hacking group as… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/china-linked-hackers-adopt-two-stage.html
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IoT Vulnerabilities and BotNet Infections: A Risk for Executives
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in SecurityNewsThe Internet of Things (IoT) has become a cornerstone of business innovation and efficiency. However, the rapid proliferation of IoT devices also intr… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/iot-vulnerabilities-and-botnet-infections-a-risk-for-executives/
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Server Inventory Checklist (Free Download)
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in SecurityNewsThreats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problem… First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/toolstemplates/checklist-server-inventory/
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Darkgate Malware Leveraging Autohotkey Following Teams
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in SecurityNewsResearchers have uncovered a novel infection chain associated with the DarkGate malware. This Remote Access Trojan (RAT), developed using Borland Delp… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/darkgate-malware-leveraging/
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Infections with abandoned PlugX USB worm continue to be prevalent
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/infections-with-abandoned-plugx-usb-worm-continue-to-be-prevalent
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Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attackers Ditch Phishing
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in SecurityNewsMandiant’s latest M-Trends report found that vulnerability exploitation was the most common initial infection vector in 2023, making up 38% of intrusi… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vulnerability-exploitation-rise/
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Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attacker Ditch Phishing
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in SecurityNewsMandiant’s latest M-Trends report found that vulnerability exploitation was the most common initial infection vector in 2023, making up 38% of intrusi… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vulnerability-exploitation-rise/
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Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist
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in SecurityNewsIn episode 325, Tom and Kevin discuss a significant backdoor threat that nearly compromised Linux systems globally, stemming from an infiltration into… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/04/linux-backdoor-infection-scare-massive-social-security-number-heist/
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Ransomware Attack Via Unpatched Vulnerabilities Are Brutal: New Survey
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in SecurityNewsAdversaries use stolen credentials or exploit software vulnerabilities to gain access for ransomware attacks, which impacts the initial infection meth… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/ransomware-attack-unpatched-vulnerabilities/
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Live Forensic Techniques To Detect Ransomware Infection On Linux Machines
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in SecurityNewsRansomware, initially a Windows threat, now targets Linux systems, endangering IoT ecosystems. Linux ransomware employs diverse encryption methods, ev… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/linux-ransomware-detection-live-forensics/
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xz-utils Backdoor Affects Kali Linux Installations How to Check for Infection
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability has been identified in the xz-utils package, versions 5.6.0 to 5.6.1, which harbors a backdoor capable of compromising system… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/xz-utils-affects-kali-linux/
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How Real-Time Personal Cybersecurity and Botnet Detection Protects Corporate Executives
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in SecurityNewsThe specter of botnet infections looms large over corporate executives, posing not just a threat to their personal data, but also to the integrity and… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-real-time-personal-cybersecurity-and-botnet-detection-protects-corporate-executives/
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Hackers Using Weaponized PDF Files To Kickstart Infection Chain
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors use weaponized PDF files for initial infection. This is because they can be embedded with malicious code, PDF readers’ vulnerabilities a… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/weaponized-pdf-infection-chain/