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MalLocker.B: New Strain of Advanced Android Ransomware Is Attacking Users

A new strain of Android ransomware is currently circling the web. Called MalLocker.B, the ransomware is a known threat that has re-appeared with new techniques. Some of them include a new way to display the ransom note and an obfuscation…

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VPN and Windows Flaws Used in Combination in Attacks against Governments

Threat actors have found an efficient method to breach government networks. By combining VPN and Windows vulnerabilities, they have gained access to state, local, tribal, and territorial government networks. The information comes from a security alert published by FBI and…

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Facebook Launches Hacker Plus Loyalty Program for Bug Hunters

Facebook just launched a unique loyalty program called Hacker Plus for the company’s bug bounty platform. This loyalty program is the first of its kind for a technology giant. Similar loyalty programs have been launched by airlines and hotels. Hacker…

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Fileless Kraken Malware Is Exploiting Windows Error Reporting Service

Security researchers just uncovered a new fileless attack that exploits Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER). The hacking group behind the so-called Kraken attack is yet to be identified. Security researchers Hossein Jazi and Jérôme Segura say that the attack relies…

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New UEFI Malware Part of Advanced MosaicRegressor Malicious Framework

Security researchers recently discovered a new UEFI attack, where a compromised UEFI firmware image contained a malicious implant. Part of a malware framework called MosaicRegressor, the attack compromised victims with ties to North Korea between 2017 and 2019. Unified Extensible…

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Raccine, Ransomware Vaccine that Saves Shadow Volume Copies

Ransomware continues to be a top threat to both home and enterprise users. Fortunately, security researcher Florian Roth just released a ransomware vaccine. Called Raccine, the tool monitors for the deletion of shadow volume copies, which ransomware typically wipes out.…

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Microsoft Releases Defender Update Tool for Windows Installation Images

Microsoft developed a new tool to enable system admins to update the Defender package within Windows installation images (WIM or VHD). The tool serves enterprises where administrators utilize installation images to service workstations and servers. These images may be reused…

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CVE-2018-14558: Ttint IoT Trojan Attacks Via Previously Unknown Flaws

An unknown hacking group is leveraging a previously-unknown malware called Ttint which is categorized as an IoT-specific Trojan. What we know is that the hacker developers are using two zero-day vulnerabilities to intrude onto the target devices. The security analysis…

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UK Security Experts Discover Huawei Flaw of National Significance

A UK government report indicates a flaw of national significance in Chinese company Huawei. The Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC) was set up by the UK government and the tech company to evaluate equipment meant for UK networks. HCSEC…

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GitHub Adds Code Scanning Feature to Recognize Security Flaws

GitHub is getting a new feature that will inform the platform’s users about security flaws in their code. The feature is called Code Scanning, and it is available for both free and paid user accounts. The feature was first announced…

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OldGremlin Hackers Conduct Ransomware Attacks Against Russian Companies

Security researchers detected a dangerous and widespread attack against companies in Russia, the hacking group behind is known as OldGremlin. The targets are prolific companies in different sectors, and the hackers appear to be using different ransomware and related malware…

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Microsoft Bing Server Exposed Sensitive Search and Location Data

Microsoft has been pushing Windows users towards its Edge Browser and Bing search engine. Unfortunately, a new security report reveals that a back-end server associated with Bing has exposed sensitive data belonging to users of the mobile application. Bing Associated…

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New Bug in Firefox for Android Could Be Exploited with Zero Interaction via WiFi

A new vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox for Android was just discovered. The vulnerability was made public by security researcher Lukas Stefanko who disclosed it in a Twitter alert. The vulnerability is high-risk and it can lead to remote code execution.…

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MrbMiner Malware Infects MSSQL Databases in Worldwide Attack

A new dangerous attack campaign has been detected by security researchers involved in the distribution of the MrbMiner malware which is programmed to infect MSSQL databases. They are part of enterprise and company sites and are used to contain sensitive…

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Bluetooth Low Energy Spoofing Attack Endangers Billions of Devices

Here comes a new major, massive vulnerability that affects billions of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT appliances. Dubbed BLESA, OR Bluetooth Low Energy Spoofing Attack, the flaw affects devices that run the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, shortly known…

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‘Salfram’ Email Messages Malware Campaign Targets Business in Ongoing Attack

Computer security researchers have detected a new massive SPAM campaign which has received the code name ‘Salfram’ and targets primarily business users and companies. Several hacking groups are behind the attacks and depending on the current configuration various malware are…

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KB4576754, or Yet Another Update Pushing Edge to Windows Users

Microsoft is not giving up on pushing its Edge browser to Windows users, and another mandatory update proves that. Despite adopting the Chromium engine, the company doesn’t want you to use Chrome or any other browser, and just released a…

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NetWalker Ransomware Hackers Demand $4.5 Million from Equinix

Ransomware actors are getting greedier, and another proof for that statement is the latest ransom demanded by the Netwalker group. The most recent high profile attack carried out by Netwalker ransomware is against Equinix, where clients’ data was encrypted. NetWalker…

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Lifeline Program Phones for Low-Income Citizens Overrun By Malware

Low-income users who have obtained a phone from the government-funded Lifeline program have reported that their devices have been overrun by malware. It appears that the issued phones have been known to push intrusive pop-up ads which are often categorized…

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CVE-2020-8758: Intel Active Management Technology Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation

Computer security researchers discovered a major vulnerability in the Intel Active Management technology allowing hackers to gain privilege escalation. This is a feature that is used to carry out remote control access to machines. This issue has recently been patched…

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