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Hackers often abuse Linux malware since Linux systems are widely used in critical servers and infrastructure for their operation. By exploiting vulnerabilities in Linux threat actors can gain complete control over these systems and execute several malicious activities by deploying …

Researchers at ANY.RUN uncovered a sophisticated attack targeting Chinese-speaking users. The attack is spreading multi-stage malware known as ValleyRAT, which is designed to infiltrate systems and establish persistent backdoors, allowing attackers to monitor and control infected devices.  Once installed, ValleyRAT deploys additional …

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Ireland has warned about a growing trend of WhatsApp verification code scams targeting users. These scams are not only compromising personal accounts but are also being used to steal payments and sensitive information. …

Facebook’s security teams recently blocked a small cluster of WhatsApp accounts posing as tech companies’ support agents after investigating user reports. The malicious activity, which originated in Iran, attempted to target individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, the United States, and …

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million. The penalty comes after the DPA found that Uber had transferred the personal data of European taxi drivers to the United States without adequate safeguards, a serious breach of …

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), also known as Threat Intelligence or Threat Intelligence, is a critical practice in cybersecurity. It involves gathering and analyzing data to identify, understand, and counteract existing and potential threats. This guide will walk you through the …

Deniss Zolotarjovs, 33, from Moscow, Russia, was charged with federal crimes in the U.S. District Court in Cincinnati today. A member of a notorious Russian cybercrime group, Zolotarjovs, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to …

Two critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Traccar GPS. These vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-31214 and CVE-2024-24809, allow unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code on systems running Traccar 5. This article delves into the nature of these vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and …

Researchers uncovered a new type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack, known as the D(HE)at attack, exploits the computational demands of the Diffie-Hellman key agreement protocol, particularly its ephemeral variant (DHE), to overwhelm servers with minimal effort from the attacker. The attack …

WhatsApp’s security teams have identified and blocked a cluster of malicious activities originating from Iran. The targeted campaign, linked to the Iranian threat actor group APT42, focused on political and diplomatic officials across several countries, including Israel, Palestine, Iran, the …