Losses from crypto hacks jump to US$2.2 billion in 2024 – Security
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21 percent from a year ago to US$2.2 billion (A$3.5 billion) in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis…
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet targeting Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. As the networking infrastructure company explained, the…
Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app
A malicious Android spyware application named ‘BMI CalculationVsn’ was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool but stealing data from infected…
LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
Despite being taken down and humiliated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) coordinated Operation Cronos in February 2024, an unknown individual(s) associated with, or claiming…
Fortinet warns of FortiWLM bug giving hackers admin privileges
Fortinet has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Fortinet Wireless Manager (FortiWLM) that allows remote attackers to take over devices by executing unauthorized code or commands through…
TP-Link faces US national security probe, potential ban on devices
The US government launched a national security investigation into the popular, Chinese-owned router maker TP-Link, with a potential eye on banning the company’s devices in…
Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output. This known…
Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm – Krebs on Security
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability…
Challenging the cloud giants: Is a new era of competition on the horizon?
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) sent shockwaves through the tech industry in October 2023 when it announced its investigation into potential anti-competitive practices…
Latest attempt to override UK’s outdated hacking law stalls
Two amendments to the Data (Access and Use) Bill that would have established a statutory legal defence for security professionals and ethical hackers to protect…
LockBit Ransomware Group Plots Comeback With 4.0 Release
The LockBit ransomware group is planning a comeback with the planned release of LockBit 4.0 in February 2025, Cyble dark web researchers reported in a…
Mirai botnet targets SSR devices, Juniper Networks warns
Mirai botnet targets SSR devices, Juniper Networks warns Pierluigi Paganini December 19, 2024 Juniper Networks warns that a Mirai botnet is targeting SSR devices with…