New SOHO Router Botnet AVrecon Spreads to 70,000 Devices Across 20 Countries
Jul 14, 2023THNNetwork Security / Malware A new malware strain has been found covertly targeting small office/home office (SOHO) routers for more than two years,…
Month: July 2023
AVrecon malware infects 70,000 Linux routers to build botnet
Since at least May 2021, stealthy Linux malware called AVrecon was used to infect over 70,000 Linux-based small office/home office (SOHO) routers to a botnet…
Wireshark 4.0.7 Released -What’s New!
Wireshark, One of the world’s most popular network packet analyzers, released Wireshark 4.0.7 with the fixes of several bugs, updated protocol support, and a few…
Elon Musk to develop maximally curious AI robots with xAI
Twitter Chief Elon Musk has stepped into the technology of Artificial Intelligence by launching a new AI based startup named ‘xAI’. The startup will be…
AVrecon malware infects 70,0000 Linux routers to build botnet
Since at least May 2021, stealthy Linux malware called AVrecon was used to infect over 70,000 Linux-based small office/home office (SOHO) routers to a botnet…
Hackers Use New .NET Loader Malware to Deliver Payloads
An unrecorded .NET Loader was identified during routine threat hunting that downloads, decrypts, and executes a wide range of malicious payloads. Multiple threat actors extensively…
Five 5 free online cybersecurity courses
“Introduction to Cybersecurity” by Cisco Networking Academy: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity concepts and best practices. It covers topics such as networking,…
Facebook and Microsoft remain prime targets for spoofing
While trends in phishing frequently evolve, Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance as the most spoofed brands continues, according to Vade. Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance…
Generative AI outperforms hackers but not their creativity
72% of hackers are confident that AI cannot replace human creativity in security research and vulnerability management, according to Bugcrowd. Generative AI hacking Generative AI…
Satellites lack standard security mechanisms found in mobile phones and laptops
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken have assessed the security mechanisms of satellites currently orbiting the…
MOVEit Vulnerability Causes AMC Theatres Data Breach And Discovery Channel Data Breach
In a new chapter in the ongoing MOVEit data breaches, the notorious Cl0p ransomware group has claimed yet another victim: AMC Theatres. This comes at…
New infosec products of the week: July 14, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Fidelis Cybersecurity, Hubble, NETSCOUT, Regula, and WatchGuard. WatchGuard expands identity…