Hackers Abusing Legitimate File Hosting Services For Sophisticated Phishing Attack

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Stealing personal data information (‘name’, ‘Social Security number’, ‘credit card details’, etc.) for fraudulent activities is dubbed “identity theft.”  While these types of cybercrimes are often termed as “financial identity …

GoldenJackal Using Custom Toolset To Attack Air-Gapped Systems

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Air-gapped systems are security measures that isolate “computers” and “networks” from external connections (like the “internet”) to block ‘unauthorized access’ and ‘cyber threats.’ ⁤ ⁤This isolation can be done via …

Russia Bans Discord Following Illegal Content Issues

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The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technologies, and Mass Media has officially blocked the popular communication platform Discord within the country. This decision came after Discord was …

DumpForums Claims to Have Stolen 10TB Data from Cybersecurity Firm Dr.Web

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A notable hacking forum, DumpForums, has claimed responsibility for a massive data breach targeting Dr.Web, a prominent Russian cybersecurity company. The hackers allege that they have exfiltrated a staggering 10 …

Chrome Security Update: Patch for Type Confusion Vulnerabilities

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Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, addressing several vulnerabilities, including two high-severity type confusion flaws in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update, which brings Chrome …

Microsoft Security Updates: 5 Zero-Days & 118 Vulnerabilities Patched

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In its latest Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft addressed 118 vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws, two of which attackers are actively exploiting. The updates cover various Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, Azure, .NET, and Visual Studio. …

North Korean APT Hackers Exploiting DMARC Misconfigs For Phishing Attacks

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DMARC is an email authentication protocol that helps domain owners protect against unauthorized use like “email spoofing” and “phishing attacks.” By leveraging existing protocols like “SPF” and “DKIM,” DMARC enables …

LemonDuck Malware Exploiting SMB Vulnerabilities To Attack Windows Servers

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LemonDuck malware has evolved from a cryptocurrency mining botnet into a “versatile malware” that is capable of “stealing credentials,” “disabling security measures,” and “propagating through various methods.”  It targets both …

Ukrainian Hackers Attack Russian Media Following Putin’s Birthday

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Ukrainian hackers launched a large-scale attack on Russian state media company VGTRK on October 7, coinciding with President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday. The attack, described as “unprecedented” by Kremlin officials, …