New proxy malware targets Mac users through pirated software
Cybercriminals are targeting Mac users with a new proxy trojan malware bundled with popular, copyrighted macOS software being offered on warez sites. Proxy trojan malware…
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Google is phasing out ad personalization for some AdSense products
Google has announced significant changes to its Search Ads publisher products, including AdSense for Search (AFS), AdSense for Shopping (AFSh), and Programmable Search Engine (ProSE).…
North Korea’s state hackers stole $3 billion in crypto since 2017
North Korean-backed state hackers have stolen an estimated $3 billion in a long string of hacks targeting the cryptocurrency industry over the last six years…
Linux version of Qilin ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi
A sample of the Qilin ransomware gang’s VMware ESXi encryptor has been found and it could be one of the most advanced and customizable Linux…
Over 20,000 vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers exposed to attacks
Tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange email servers in Europe, the U.S., and Asia exposed on the public internet are vulnerable to remote code execution…
US Health Dept urges hospitals to patch critical Citrix Bleed bug
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned hospitals this week to patch the critical ‘Citrix Bleed’ Netscaler vulnerability actively exploited in attacks.…
Google Chrome’s new cache change could boost performance
Google is introducing a significant change to Chrome’s Back/Forward Cache (BFCache) behavior, allowing web pages to be stored in the cache, even if a webmaster…
The Week in Ransomware – December 1st 2023
An international law enforcement operation claims to have dismantled a ransomware affiliate operation in Ukraine, which was responsible for attacks on organizations in 71 countries.…
TrickBot malware dev pleads guilty, faces 35 years in prison
On Thursday, a Russian national pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in developing and deploying the Trickbot malware, which was used in attacks…
Hackers use new Agent Raccoon malware to backdoor US targets
A novel malware named ‘Agent Raccoon’ (or Agent Racoon) is being used in cyberattacks against organizations in the United States, the Middle East, and Africa.…
VMware fixes critical Cloud Director auth bypass unpatched for 2 weeks
VMware has fixed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cloud Director appliance deployments, a bug that was left unpatched for over two weeks since it was…
French government recommends against using foreign chat apps
Prime Minister of France Élisabeth Borne signed a circular last week requesting all government employees to uninstall foreign communication apps such as Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram…