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New malware blocks victims from visiting The Pirate Bay, illegal sites
New malware blocks victims from visiting The Pirate Bay, illegal sites
Dubbed Vigilante by researchers; the malware prevents the system from those sites that redistribute pirated software/data.
Jan. 1, 2025
EU to Launch Bloc-wide Rapid Response Joint Cyber Unit
EU to Launch Bloc-wide Rapid Response Joint Cyber Unit
The task force is quite similar to Washington’s ransomware task force, but the EU’s version will coordinate with authorities across the bloc.
Jan. 1, 2025
Microsoft signed a driver called Netfilter, turns out it contained malware
Microsoft signed a driver called Netfilter, turns out it contained malware
Microsoft signed off a driver, Netfilter, for Windows that contains rootkit malware and has been circulating mainly amongst the gaming community.
Jan. 1, 2025
HolesWarm crypto malware hits unpatched Linux, Windows servers
HolesWarm crypto malware hits unpatched Linux, Windows servers
Researchers are calling the HolesWarm the "king of vulnerability exploitation" as it has already exploited 20 Linux and Windows vulnerabilities.
Jan. 1, 2025
Indonesian Govt’s COVID-19 test, trace app leak impacting 1.3m users
Indonesian Govt’s COVID-19 test, trace app leak impacting 1.3m users
The data leak took place after the Elasticsearch server used by eHAC developers exposed the data due to misconfiguration.
Jan. 1, 2025
Malware droppers for hire targeting users on fake pirated software sites
Malware droppers for hire targeting users on fake pirated software sites
Some fake piracy websites have been found distributing Crypto Bot and Raccoon Stealer malware in cracked software.
Jan. 1, 2025
Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?
Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?
Understanding, monitoring, controlling, and reducing cyber risk throughout your company is the goal of a cybersecurity risk assessment.
Jan. 1, 2025
DDoS booter customers received warning letters by Dutch police
DDoS booter customers received warning letters by Dutch police
Apparently, those who continued using DDoS services after receiving the warning would be prosecuted for a cyber offense.
Jan. 1, 2025
Cloud security is an ongoing struggle to keep sensitive data safe. Is it getting any easier?
Cloud security is an ongoing struggle to keep sensitive data safe. Is it getting any easier?
The latest cloud security breaches show that we have miles to go as we keep fighting to keep our sensitive data safe.
Jan. 1, 2025
New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise
New Linux kernel memory corruption bug causes full system compromise
Researchers dubbed it a "straightforward Linux kernel locking bug" that they exploited against Debian Buster's 4.19.0.13-amd64 kernel.
Jan. 1, 2025
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google has attributed the large-scale malware campaign to a group of attackers recruited via a Russian-language hacker forum.
Jan. 1, 2025
Millions of Android devices abused by UltimaSMS Adware Scam
Millions of Android devices abused by UltimaSMS Adware Scam
The UltimaSMS Adware scam is abusing Android apps to subscribe users to premium SMS services that charge up to $40/month.
Jan. 1, 2025