Cybersecurity
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TECH NEWS
Facebook, Google at Risk After 16B Password Leak
The 16B password leak has shocked the cybersecurity world, exposing an unprecedented 16 billion login credentials in a historic data breach. Cybersecurity researchers uncovered this massive trove of sensitive information, compiled from various infostealer malware campaigns. The breach affects major platforms like Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub, and even government portals. This article explores the details of this colossal security…
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North Korean Hackers Target Blockchain Professionals with Sophisticated Malware Scams
North Korean hackers target blockchain professionals with cunning scams, deploying info-stealing malware through fake cryptocurrency job sites. Cisco Talos recently uncovered a new campaign by the North Korean hacking group “Famous Chollima,” also known as “Wagemole,” using a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) called PylangGhost. This malware infiltrates systems under the guise of legitimate job applications, stealing sensitive data like…
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GOOGLE
Critical Google Bug Exposing Phone Numbers Eliminated
Google Bug Exposing Phone Numbers created a significant stir in the cybersecurity world when it was discovered that a vulnerability in Google’s systems allowed attackers to access recovery phone numbers tied to user accounts. This alarming flaw, uncovered by researcher brutecat and reported by outlets like TechCrunch and BleepingComputer, posed a serious privacy risk. Fortunately, Google acted swiftly to patch…
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Android
Badbox 2.0 Malware Alert: FBI Reports New Threat to Millions of Android Devices
Badbox 2.0 Malware Alert has sent shockwaves through the Android community, with the FBI issuing a critical warning about this dangerous new malware variant that has infected over a million devices worldwide. This sophisticated threat, dubbed Badbox 2.0, transforms infected Android devices into tools for cybercrime, forming part of a massive global botnet. As Android users, understanding this malware, its…
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TECH NEWS
Sony Data Breach A Closer Look at MOVEit Vulnerability
Sony data breach a closer look at MOVEit vulnerability. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one name has recently dominated headlines – Sony. The tech giant confirmed a data breach that has sent shockwaves through the industry. In this article, we will delve into the details of the breach, the culprits behind it, and the implications it holds for cybersecurity…
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TECH NEWS
FBI and European Dismantle Global Malware Network Qakbot
FBI and European partnership dismantled global malware network Qakbot. In a groundbreaking victory against cybercrime, the FBI, in collaboration with European law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a major global malware network that has been operational for over 15 years. This significant achievement comes as a severe setback to cybercriminals who utilized the malware agent known as Qakbot for a…
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WEB
Leaseweb Takes Swift Action to Restore Service After Cyberattack
In a recent turn of events, Leaseweb, one of the world’s prominent cloud and hosting providers, has found itself grappling with the aftermath of a cyberattack. The company took immediate and resolute measures to mitigate the impact of the attack on its critical systems. On the night of August 22, the vigilant monitoring systems of Leaseweb detected an anomalous surge…
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WEB
Anonfiles Shuts Down Amidst Rampant Abuse and Threats
Anonfiles shuts down operations amidst rampant abuse and threats. Anonfiles, a well-known anonymous file-sharing platform, has taken the decision to cease its operations due to a significant surge in misuse by its users. This service, which permitted individuals to share files anonymously while refraining from recording user actions, unfortunately evolved into a central hub for threat actors to exchange purloined…
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TECH NEWS
Hackers Target Auction House Network for $120,000
A significant breach has rattled the cybersecurity realm, as hackers demand a staggering $120,000 in exchange for access to a major auction house’s compromised network. This revelation comes on the heels of a diligent investigation by Flare, a respected threat intelligence company. The breach was brought to light when researchers stumbled upon an alarming advertisement on a hacker forum, offering…
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TECH NEWS
Merlin Toolkit Exploited in Targeted Attacks on State Entities
Ukrainian authorities have issued a stern caution regarding a series of assaults directed at governmental bodies through the utilization of the ‘Merlin’ open-source post-exploitation toolkit. ‘Merlin’, crafted in the Go programming language, stands as a versatile toolkit accessible on GitHub, meticulously designed for red team operations within the realm of cybersecurity. The toolkit, ‘Merlin’, encompasses a repertoire of functionalities encompassing…
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