The Iranian-backed MuddyWatter hacking group has partially switched to using a new custom-tailored malware implant to steal files and run commands on compromised systems. […]
GitHub Token Leak Exposes Python’s Core Repositories to Potential Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers said they discovered an accidentally leaked GitHub token that could have granted elevated access to the GitHub repositories of the Python language, Python Package Index (PyPI), and the Python Software Foundation (PSF) repositories.
JFrog, which found the GitHub Personal Access Token, said the secret was leaked in a public Docker container hosted on Docker Hub.
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JFrog, which found the GitHub Personal Access Token, said the secret was leaked in a public Docker container hosted on Docker Hub.
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Microsoft shares temp fix for Windows 11 Photos not launching
Microsoft has provided a temporary workaround for a known issue preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on some Windows 11 systems. […]
SEXi ransomware rebrands to APT INC, continues VMware ESXi attacks
The SEXi ransomware operation, known for targeting VMware ESXi servers, has rebranded under the name APT INC and has targeted numerous organizations in recent attacks. […]
June Windows Server updates break Microsoft 365 Defender features
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Server updates from last month’s Patch Tuesday break some Microsoft 365 Defender features that use the network data reporting service. […]
Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware
Cybercriminals use Facebook business pages and advertisements to promote fake Windows themes that infect unsuspecting users with the SYS01 password-stealing malware. […]
10,000 Victims a Day: Infostealer Garden of Low-Hanging Fruit
Imagine you could gain access to any Fortune 100 company for $10 or less, or even for free. Terrifying thought, isn’t it? Or exciting, depending on which side of the cybersecurity barricade you are on. Well, that’s basically the state of things today. Welcome to the infostealer garden of low-hanging fruit.
Over the last few years, the problem has grown bigger and bigger, and only now are we
Over the last few years, the problem has grown bigger and bigger, and only now are we
CRYSTALRAY Hackers Infect Over 1,500 Victims Using Network Mapping Tool
A threat actor that was previously observed using an open-source network mapping tool has greatly expanded their operations to infect over 1,500 victims.
Sysdig, which is tracking the cluster under the name CRYSTALRAY, said the activities have witnessed a 10x surge, adding it includes “mass scanning, exploiting multiple vulnerabilities, and placing backdoors using multiple [open-source software]
Sysdig, which is tracking the cluster under the name CRYSTALRAY, said the activities have witnessed a 10x surge, adding it includes “mass scanning, exploiting multiple vulnerabilities, and placing backdoors using multiple [open-source software]
Singapore Banks to Phase Out OTPs for Online Logins Within 3 Months
Retail banking institutions in Singapore have three months to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for authentication purposes when signing into online accounts to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks.
The decision was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on July 9, 2024.
“Customers who have activated their digital
The decision was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on July 9, 2024.
“Customers who have activated their digital
New HardBit Ransomware 4.0 Uses Passphrase Protection to Evade Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new version of a ransomware strain called HardBit that comes packaged with new obfuscation techniques to deter analysis efforts.
“Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0 with passphrase protection,” Cybereason researchers Kotaro Ogino and Koshi Oyama said in an analysis.
“The passphrase needs to be provided during
“Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0 with passphrase protection,” Cybereason researchers Kotaro Ogino and Koshi Oyama said in an analysis.
“The passphrase needs to be provided during