Two malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions were found deploying in-development ransomware from a remote server, exposing critical gaps in Microsoft’s review process. […]
Critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility flaws now exploited in attacks
Attackers have started targeting Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) instances unpatched against a vulnerability exposing a built-in backdoor admin account. […]
Browser Security Under Siege: The Alarming Rise of AI-Powered Phishing
Analysis reveals a 140% increase in browser phishing, including a 130% increase in zero-hour phishing attacks.
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RansomHub ransomware uses new Betruger ‘multi-function’ backdoor
Security researchers have linked a new backdoor dubbed Betruger, deployed in several recent ransomware attacks, to an affiliate of the RansomHub operation. […]
UK urges critical orgs to adopt quantum cryptography by 2035
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published specific timelines on migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), dictating that critical organizations should complete migration by 2035. […]
Dataminr Raises $85 Million for AI-Powered Information Platform
Real-time event and risk detection firm Dataminr has raised $85 million from NightDragon and HSBC to accelerate AI development.
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YouTube Game Cheats Spread Arcane Stealer Malware to Russian-Speaking Users
YouTube videos promoting game cheats are being used to deliver a previously undocumented stealer malware called Arcane likely targeting Russian-speaking users.
“What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects,” Kaspersky said in an analysis. “It grabs account information from VPN and gaming clients, and all kinds of network utilities like ngrok, Playit, Cyberduck, FileZilla, and
“What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects,” Kaspersky said in an analysis. “It grabs account information from VPN and gaming clients, and all kinds of network utilities like ngrok, Playit, Cyberduck, FileZilla, and
CISA Warns of Exploited Nakivo Vulnerability
CISA has added an absolute path traversal bug in Nakivo Backup and Replication to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.
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WordPress security plugin WP Ghost vulnerable to remote code execution bug
Popular WordPress security plugin WP Ghost is vulnerable to a critical severity flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and hijack servers. […]
Through the Lens of Music: What Cybersecurity Can Learn From Joni Mitchell
A Joni Mitchell song from the 1960s can teach us a lot about securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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