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Cyber SecurityNews

Bug Allows Malware Authors To Add Reputable Contributors To Malicious NPM Packages Without Their Knowledge or Consent

May 10, 2022
Security researchers discovered a “package planting” flaw that allows malware developers to add respected open-source contributors to malicious NPM packages without notification or approval.
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Chain consisting of connections showing blockchain companies targeted by Lazarus APT
Cyber SecurityNews

North Korea’s Lazarus APT Is Targeting Blockchain Companies With Crypto-Stealer Malware

April 29, 2022
Lazarus APT targets the employees of blockchain companies with fake job offers, tricking them into downloading trojanized apps that steal security keys and make fraudulent transactions.
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High factory structure and tower cranes showing malware targeting industrial control systems
Cyber SecurityNews

US Intelligence Agencies: New Malware Kit Specifically Targets Industrial Control Systems, Crafted by State-Backed APT Groups

April 18, 2022
US intelligence agencies have issued a public warning indicating that APT groups have developed a "mutli-tool" malware kit that targets a commonly used range of industrial control systems.
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Virus background against digital Russian flag showing Russian GRU botnet malware
Cyber SecurityNews

The FBI Disrupted Russian Gru Botnet Malware Through a Court Order Before It Could Be Weaponized

April 15, 2022
The operation disrupted Russian GRU control over infected devices by removing Cyclops Blink botnet malware from the infected WatchGuard Firebox devices used as command-and-control (C2) servers.
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Malware symbol showing Spring4Shell used for Mira botnet malware
Cyber SecurityNews

Spring4Shell Vulnerability Exploited To Spread Mirai Botnet Malware, According to Security Researchers

April 15, 2022
Recently discovered Spring4Shell vulnerability has been leveraged to spread Mirai botnet malware in recent attacks. Security researchers say that a recent campaign is focusing on organizations in Singapore.
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Aerial view of Kyiv, Ukraine showing destructive malware
Cyber SecurityNews

Microsoft Security Report: Destructive Malware Found To Be Targeting Ukrainian Organizations

January 20, 2022
The destructive malware that is currently being spread in Ukraine acts like ransomware in that it locks up target systems by encrypting key files, but there is no payment option.
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AT&T logo in front of building showing botnet targeting VoIP servers
Cyber SecurityNews

Chinese Researchers Discover EwDoor Botnet Affecting up to 100,000 AT&T VoIP Servers

December 13, 2021
Botnet discovered by Chinese researchers introduced a backdoor and a web shell on compromised AT&T VoIP servers, mostly in the US, for DDoS attacks and data exfiltration.
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Hacker writing code for malware showing second hacking team targeting SolarWinds
Cyber Security

Microsoft Discovers A Second Hacking Team Exploiting SolarWinds Orion Software

December 25, 2020
Microsoft detected a second hacking team targeting Orion software and running its campaign parallel to the Russian hacking group; SolarWinds acknowledges the threat.
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Google Chrome browser logo on mobile device showing danger of malware in Chrome web store
Cyber SecurityInsights

Google’s Chrome Web Store Security Is Successful, but a Bigger Storm Is Brewing

December 2, 2020
Browser extensions are creeping their way into being a favorite of malicious actors. Why are dangerous extensions still a challenge, even though Google is actively combating the problem?
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Close up of a Tesla car badge showing Russian hacker's plan for ransomware attack
Cyber SecurityNews

Hacker Offered Russian-Speaking Tesla Employee for $1 Million to Execute Ransomware Attack

September 4, 2020
FBI arrested a Russian hacker who offered a $1 million bribe to a Russian speaking Tesla employee to install malware for a ransomware attack.
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DX 2.0 Demands a Sustainable and Secure Data Strategy

Binance mobile app on smartphone screen showing sharing of user data with Russian FSB

Report Says Text Messages Indicate Binance Shared User Data With Russian FSB

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How the Modern Data Ecosystem Broke Data Governance

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FIDO Passwordless Authentication Coming for Apple, Google, Microsoft Services

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