Multi-Stage ValleyRAT Targets Chinese Users with Advanced Tactics
Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware Chinese-speaking users are the target of an ongoing campaign that distributes malware known as ValleyRAT. “ValleyRAT is a…
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The Hidden Security Gaps in Your SaaS Apps: Are You Doing Due Diligence?
SaaS applications have become indispensable for organizations aiming to enhance productivity and streamline operations. However, the convenience and efficiency these applications offer come with inherent…
New Banshee Stealer Targets 100+ Browser Extensions on Apple macOS Systems
Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Browser Security Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new stealer malware that’s designed to specifically target Apple macOS systems. Dubbed Banshee Stealer,…
Google Pixel Devices Shipped with Vulnerable App, Leaving Millions at Risk
Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Software Security A large percentage of Google’s own Pixel devices shipped globally since September 2017 included dormant software that…
SolarWinds Releases Patch for Critical Flaw in Web Help Desk Software
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananEnterprise Security / Vulnerability SolarWinds has released patches to address a critical security vulnerability in its Web Help Desk software that could…
Russian-Linked Hackers Target Eastern European NGOs and Media
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Social Engineering Russian and Belarusian non-profit organizations, Russian independent media, and international non-governmental organizations active in Eastern Europe have…
RansomHub Group Deploys New EDR-Killing Tool in Latest Cyber Attacks
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Cybercrime A cybercrime group with links to the RansomHub ransomware has been observed using a new tool designed to terminate…
Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution Guide
Aug 15, 2024The Hacker NewsIdentity Security / Threat Detection The Emergence of Identity Threat Detection and Response Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) has emerged…
New Cyber Threat Targets Azerbaijan and Israel Diplomats, Stealing Sensitive Data
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Data Theft A previously unknown threat actor has been attributed to a spate of attacks targeting Azerbaijan and Israel…
GitHub Vulnerability ‘ArtiPACKED’ Exposes Repositories to Potential Takeover
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / DevOps A newly discovered attack vector in GitHub Actions artifacts dubbed ArtiPACKED could be exploited to take over repositories…
New Gafgyt Botnet Variant Targets Weak SSH Passwords for GPU Crypto Mining
Aug 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Cybercrime Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the Gafgyt botnet that’s targeting machines with weak SSH passwords…
Black Basta-Linked Attackers Target Users with SystemBC Malware
Aug 14, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Network Security An ongoing social engineering campaign with alleged links to the Black Basta ransomware group has been linked to…