The 3 biggest threats reaching for your antivirus software’s off switch
Having antivirus (AV) software on your computer is a staple. Modern antivirus offers layered protection—a cybersecurity approach that uses multiple...
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RDP brute force attacks explained
While you read these words, the chances are that somebody, somewhere, is trying to break in to your computer by...
APT31 hackers attacked Russian companies for the first time
The representatives of the company Positive Technologies reported that the hacker group APT31, known for its attacks on state structures...
McAfee: Hacking Team Babuk Has Flaws In It’s Business Models
Recently, ransomware hacking groups have been mostly focusing on Microsoft Windows OS. McAfee researched dedicated Linux and Unix based ransomware,...
Google: Android Apps Must Provide Privacy Information By April 2022
Some days back Google has announced that the company is about to launch its Google Play ‘Safety Section’ feature that...
Severe Vulnerabilities Discovered in IP Camera Firmware Used by Multiple Vendors
Security researchers at RandoriSec have identified numerous critical and high-severity flaws in IP camera firmware made by UDP Technology, a...
Chipotle’s Email Marketing Account Compromised to Spread Malware
In mid-July, a new phishing attack was detected that used a compromised mailing service account. In the four days between...
Cisco fixed Remote Code Execution issue in Firepower Device Manager On-Box software
Cisco addressed a vulnerability in the Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box software that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on...
Experts found potential remote code execution in PyPI
A flaw in the GitHub Actions workflow for PyPI ’s source repository could be exploited to potentially execute arbitrary code...
Do You Trust Your Smart TV?
Did you ever stop to think that the office smart TV used for company presentations, Zoom meetings, and other work-related...
PwnedPiper flaws in PTS systems affect 80% of major US hospitals
Cybersecurity researchers disclosed multiple flaws, dubbed PwnedPiper, that left a widely-used pneumatic tube system (PTS) vulnerable to attacks. Researchers from...
A week in security (July 26 – August 1)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: OSX.XLoader hides little except its main purpose: What we learned in the installation process.The Clubhouse...
This Vulnerability in E-Learning Platform Moodle Could Even Modify Exam Results
Critical Security Exploit in the popular e learning platform Moodle can be compromised that lets access to student data and...
City Officials of Grass Valley Negotiates with the Handlers of Ransomware Attack
The city of Grass Valley is one of the latest victims of a ransomware attack. The operators of the ransomware...
Malevolent PyPI Packages Detected Filching Developer Data
Repositories of software packages have become a frequent target for supply chain attacks. Reports concerning malware attacks on prominent repository...
Google Plans to Ban ‘Sugar Dating’ Apps From September
Google is all set to remove ‘Super Dating' applications from the Play Store in order to make the Android app...
Security Researchers Discovered Crimea Manifesto Buried in VBA Rat
On Thursday, Hossein Jazi and the Threat Intelligence team at Malwarebytes released a report revealing a new threat actor that...
More evidence suggests that DarkSide and BlackMatter are the same group
Researchers found evidence that the DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation. BleepingComputer found evidence that...
WordPress Download Manager Plugin was affected by two flaws
An attacker could exploit a vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin, tracked as CVE-2021-34639, to execute arbitrary code under...
Disaster planning with Lesley Carhart, and the slim chance of a critical infrastructure “big one”: Lock and Code S02E14
The 2021 attacks on two water treatment facilities in the US—combined with ransomware attacks on an oil and gas supplier...
Ransomware Attempt Volume Touching Over 300 Million, Sets Record
A new investigation report has been published by SonicWall network security organization in which it stated that ransomware attacks have...
Hacker Uses Credential Phishing to Gain Access Into PayPal Account
Analysts from Cofense Phishing Defense Center recently found a unique PayPal credential phishing attack. Phishing is a harmful technique that...
Exploit Code Released for a Critical Flaw in Linux Kernel eBPF on Ubuntu Machines
Cybersecurity researcher Manfred Paul revealed the details of the code for abusing a critical flaw in the Linux eBPF (Extended...
Russia’s APT29 is Actively Serving WellMess/WellMail Malware
A year ago, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Canada released a coordinated advisory, during the global pandemic, revealing a...
