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Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering scam where attackers trick victims into revealing sensitive information.  In phishing attacks, the attackers often impersonate trusted entities like banks or companies in emails, texts, or calls to trick victims into clicking …

Fox Kitten (aka Pioneer Kitten or Parisite) is an Iranian cyber threat group that has been active since at least 2017. This group primarily targets both U.S. and international organizations. Matt Lembright, the Global Lead of Censys Data/Search, recently uncovered …

Supershell is a command-and-control (C2) remote control platform that operates through web services. It allows users to establish a reverse SSH tunnel, enabling a fully interactive shell session. Recently, ASEC researchers discovered that hackers have been actively using Supershell malware …

A C2 framework is an architecture that controls and maintains access to compromised systems. Its purpose is to allow you to run commands on other people’s computers, but many C2 frameworks are vulnerable to illegal command execution. Some cases may …

A botnet is a network of compromised devices, such as computers and IoT devices, infected with malware and controlled by a central entity known as a “bot herder.”  These infected devices are often referred to as “bots,” and they can …

Vanilla Tempest is a ransomware group that has recently targeted U.S. healthcare organizations using a new ransomware strain. This group has been active since at least June 2021 and has been linked to various cyberattacks across multiple sectors like education …

A botnet, short for “robot network,” is a collection of internet-connected devices, including computers, servers, mobile devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices infected and controlled by a common type of malware. These devices are often called “bots” or “zombies.” …

Aembit, the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, today released its 2024 Non-Human Identity Security Report, a definitive survey highlighting how organizations currently manage and protect non-human identities (NHIs) – such as applications, scripts, and service accounts. The report …

Linux admin tools provide administrators with comprehensive control over system configurations, performance monitoring, and security management, ensuring optimal operation of Linux environments. These tools streamline tasks such as software updates, system backups, and user management, enhancing overall efficiency and reducing …

The Tor Project has responded to recent reports that law enforcement agencies in Germany have successfully infiltrated the Tor network to unmask criminals, stating that “Tor users can continue to use Tor Browser to access the web securely and anonymously.” …