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BeaverTail Malware Resurfaces in Malicious npm Packages Targeting Developers

Three malicious packages published to the npm registry in September 2024 have been found to contain a known malware called BeaverTail, a JavaScript downloader and information stealer linked to an ongoing North Korean campaign tracked as Contagious Interview.
The Datadog Security Research team is monitoring the activity under the name Tenacious Pungsan, which is also known by the monikers

Filigran Secures $35M Investment to Disrupt Threat Intel

French startup scores investments from Insight Partners, Accel and Moonfire, bringing the total raised to $56 million.

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Redline, Meta infostealer malware operations seized by police

The Dutch National Police seized the network infrastructure for the Redline and Meta infostealer malware operations in “Operation Magnus,” warning cybercriminals that their data is now in the hands of the law enforcement. […]

Abstract Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding

Abstract Security has raised $15 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Munich Re Ventures.

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More Details Shared on Windows Downgrade Attacks After Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations

Microsoft has rolled out mitigations for recently disclosed downgrade attacks targeting the Windows Update process.

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CISA Launches #PROTECT2024 Election Threat Updates Webpage

THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats, Tools and News (Oct 21 – Oct 27)

Cybersecurity news can sometimes feel like a never-ending horror movie, can’t it? Just when you think the villains are locked up, a new threat emerges from the shadows.
This week is no exception, with tales of exploited flaws, international espionage, and AI shenanigans that could make your head spin. But don’t worry, we’re here to break it all down in plain English and arm you with the

AP Sources: Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance, People Associated With Harris Campaign

Chinese hackers engaged in a broader espionage operation targeted cellphones used by Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the Kamala Harris campaign.

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Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a spike in phishing pages created using a website builder tool called Webflow, as threat actors continue to abuse legitimate services like Cloudflare and Microsoft Sway to their advantage.
“The campaigns target sensitive information from different crypto wallets, including Coinbase, MetaMask, Phantom, Trezor, and Bitbuy, as well as login credentials for

Sailing the Seven Seas Securely from Port to Port – OT Access Security for Ships and Cranes

Operational Technology (OT) security has affected marine vessel and port operators, since both ships and industrial cranes are being digitalized and automated at a rapid pace, ushering in new types of security challenges.
Ships come to shore every six months on average. Container cranes are mostly automated. Diagnostics, maintenance, upgrade and adjustments to these critical systems are done

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