The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted ‘ClickFix’ tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). […]
Threat Actors Deploy WordPress Malware in ‘mu-plugins’ Directory
Sucuri has discovered multiple malware families deployed in the WordPress mu-plugins directory to evade routine security checks.
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Zero to Hero – A “Measured” Approach to Building a World-Class Offensive Security Program
A strong security program will sometimes require substantial organizational and cultural changes around security practices, and inevitably, a higher cost.
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Hacker Leaks Samsung Customer Data
Hacker leaks 270,000 customer tickets allegedly stolen from Samsung Germany using long-compromised credentials.
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Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images
Threat actors are using the “mu-plugins” directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites.
mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special directory (“wp-content/mu-plugins”) that are automatically executed by WordPress without the need to enable them explicitly via the
mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special directory (“wp-content/mu-plugins”) that are automatically executed by WordPress without the need to enable them explicitly via the
Part of EU’s New €1.3 Billion Investment Going to Cybersecurity
The European Commission plans on investing €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital skills.
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⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks?
Step behind the curtain with us this week as we explore breaches born from routine oversights—and the unexpected
Step behind the curtain with us this week as we explore breaches born from routine oversights—and the unexpected
5 Impactful AWS Vulnerabilities You’re Responsible For
If you’re using AWS, it’s easy to assume your cloud security is handled – but that’s a dangerous misconception. AWS secures its own infrastructure, but security within a cloud environment remains the customer’s responsibility.
Think of AWS security like protecting a building: AWS provides strong walls and a solid roof, but it’s up to the customer to handle the locks, install the alarm systems,
Think of AWS security like protecting a building: AWS provides strong walls and a solid roof, but it’s up to the customer to handle the locks, install the alarm systems,
‘Crocodilus’ Android Banking Trojan Allows Device Takeover, Data Theft
The newly identified Android banking trojan Crocodilus takes over devices, enabling overlay attacks, remote control, and keylogging.
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CISA Analyzes Malware Used in Ivanti Zero-Day Attacks
CISA has published its analysis of Resurge, a SpawnChimera malware variant used in attacks targeting a recent Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day.
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