Tag: malicious
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Global Operation Takes Down 22,000 Malicious IPs
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Tags: maliciousFirst seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/global-operation-takes-down-22000/
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ClickFix Exploits Users with Fake Errors and Malicious Code
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clickfix-fake-errors-malicious-code/
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NIST Updated Standards for a Secure Password
Your internet account passwords are probably among the most guarded pieces of information you retain in your brain. With everything that has recently migrated to the digital realm, a secure password functions as the deadbolt to your private data.. Hackers understand how valuable this personal data is, and so Account Takeover Attacks”, where malicious actors…
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Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
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in SecurityNewsA malicious Python package named ‘fabrice’ has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-pypi-package-with-37-000-downloads-steals-aws-keys/
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Researchers Uncover Python Package Targeting Crypto Wallets with Malicious Code
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious Python package that masquerades as a cryptocurrency trading tool but harbors functionality d… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/researchers-uncover-python-package.html
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Upwind, an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup, is raising $100M at a $850-900M valuation, say sources
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity continues to command a lot of attention from enterprises looking for better protection from malicious hackers, and VCs want in on the action. In the latest example, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Upwind, a specialist in assessing and securing cloud infrastructure, is closing in on a $100 million round at a […] First…
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Max-Critical Cisco Bug Enables Command-Injection Attacks
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in SecurityNewsThough Cisco reports of no known malicious exploitation attempts, but thanks to a CVSS 10 out of 10 security vulnerability (CVE-2024-20418) three of its wireless access points are vulnerable to remote, unauthenticated cyberattacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisco-bug-command-injection-attacks
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IcePeony and Transparent Tribe Target Indian Entities with Cloud-Based Tools
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in SecurityNewsHigh-profile entities in India have become the target of malicious campaigns orchestrated by the Pakistan-based Transparent Tribe threat actor and a previously unknown China-nexus cyber espionage group dubbed IcePeony.The intrusions linked to Transparent Tribe involve the use of a malware called ElizaRAT and a new stealer payload dubbed ApoloStealer on specific victims of interest, Check…
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Malicious NPM Packages Target Roblox Users with Data-Stealing Malware
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in SecurityNewsA new campaign has targeted the npm package repository with malicious JavaScript libraries that are designed to infect Roblox users with open-source stealer malware such as Skuld and Blank-Grabber.”This incident highlights the alarming ease with which threat actors can launch supply chain attacks by exploiting trust and human error within the open source ecosystem, and…
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New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the compromised hosts.The “intriguing” campaign, codenamed CRON#TRAP, starts with a malicious Windows shortcut (LNK) file likely distributed in the form of a ZIP archive via a phishing email.”What makes…
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Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives
AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/08/enterprises-top-emerging-risk-q3-2024/
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Cisco Bug Could Lead to Command Injection Attacks
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in SecurityNewsThough Cisco reports of no known malicious exploitation attempts, three of its wireless access points are vulnerable to these attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisco-bug-command-injection-attacks
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Malicious Python package collects AWS credentials via 37,000 downloads
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/malicious-python-package-collects-aws-credentials-via-37000-downloads
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Fabrice Malware on PyPI Has Been Stealing AWS Credentials for 3 Years
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in SecurityNewsThe malicious Python package >>Fabrice>Fabric
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Novel phishing campaign targets Windows systems with malicious Linux VMs
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/novel-phishing-campaign-targets-windows-systems-with-malicious-linux-vms
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22,000 IPs Taken Down in Global Cybercrime Crackdown
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in SecurityNewsOver 22,000 malicious IPs were taken down in a law enforcement operation against phishing, infostealers, and ransomware. The post 22,000 IPs Taken Dow… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/22000-ips-taken-down-in-global-cybercrime-crackdown/
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CISA warns of foreign threat group launching spearphishing campaign using malicious RDP files
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-threat-group-spearphishing/731737/
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Subverting LLM Coders
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in SecurityNewsReally interesting research: “An LLM-Assisted Easy-to-Trigger Backdoor Attack on Code Completion Models: Injecting Disguised Vulnerabilities against Strong Detection“: Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed code com- pletion tasks, providing context-based suggestions to boost developer productivity in software engineering. As users often fine-tune these models for specific applications, poisoning and backdoor attacks can covertly alter…
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Building a Cyber Threat Hunting Team: Methods, Strategies, and Technologies
Cyber threat hunting combines strategies, advanced technologies, and skilled analysts to methodically examine networks, endpoints, and data repositories. Its objective is to uncover stealthy malicious activities, reduce dwell time for undetected threats, and bolster an organization’s capability to withstand multi-vector attacks. This TechRepublic Premium guide, written by Franklin Okeke, looks at threat hunting techniques, technologies,…
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BeaverTail Malware Resurfaces in Malicious npm Packages Targeting Developers
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in SecurityNewsThree malicious packages published to the npm registry in September 2024 have been found to contain a known malware called BeaverTail, a JavaScript do… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/beavertail-malware-resurfaces-in.html
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Malicious PyPI Package ‘Fabrice’ Found Stealing AWS Keys from Thousands of Developers
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) that has racked up thousands of downloads for over three years while stealthily exfiltrating developers’ Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials.The package in question is “fabrice,” which typosquats a popular Python library known as “fabric,” which is designed to execute shell commands remotely…
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Ethereum Smart Contracts Enable Evasive C2 in New Supply Chain Attack
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in SecurityNewsA recent report from the Checkmarx Security Research Team reveals a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the NPM ecosystem. The attack involves a malicious package, jest-fet-mock, which uses Ethereum smart... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ethereum-smart-contracts-enable-evasive-c2-in-new-supply-chain-attack/
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CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities
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in SecurityNewsThe Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has detailed a new malicious email campaign targeting government agencies, enterprises, and … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/cert-ua-identifies-malicious-rdp-files.html
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AI-Assisted Attacks Top Cyber Threat For Third Consecutive Quarter, Gartner Finds
AI-enhanced malicious attacks are a top concern for 80% of executives, and for good reason, as there is a lot of evidence that bad actors are exploiting the technology. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-cyber-attacks-gartner/
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Operation Synergia II disrupted +22,000 malicious IPs
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in SecurityNewsA global law enforcement operation called Operation Synergia II dismantled over 22,000 malicious IPs linked to phishing, infostealers, and ransomware, INTERPOL said. INTERPOL announced this week it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to cybercriminal activities as part of a global operation code-named Operation Synergia II. Operation Synergia II is a collaborative effort…
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Hackers increasingly use Winos4.0 post-exploitation kit in attacks
Hackers are increasingly targeting Windows users with the malicious Winos4.0 framework, distributed via seemingly benign game-related apps. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-increasingly-use-winos40-post-exploitation-kit-in-attacks/
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International Police Effort Obliterates Cybercrime Network
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in SecurityNewsInterpol disrupts 22,000 malicious IP addresses, 59 servers, 43 electronic devices, and arrests 41 suspected cybercriminals. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/international-police-effort-obliterates-cybercrime-network
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Massive cybercrime crackdown disrupts over 22K malicious IPs
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/massive-cybercrime-crackdown-disrupts-over-22k-malicious-ips