Russian Hackers Launched Sabotage Attacks On 20 Critical Infrastructure

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Researchers identified a cyberattack by the Sandworm group targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine in March 2024. The attack aimed to disrupt the information and communication systems (ICS) of energy, water, …

Hackers Weaponized Electron Framework to Steal Data Stealthy

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Hackers abuse Electron Framework’s cross-platform desktop app capabilities, which are based on web technologies like HTML, JS, and CSS.  The flexibility and widespread adoption of the Electron Framework enables the …

New Wavestealer Spotted in Wild Stealing Login Credentials & Credit Card Data

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A new type of malware dubbed “Wavestealer” has been identified. This malicious software reportedly steals sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card data from unsuspecting users. Wavestealer is …

Megazord Ransomware Attacking Healthcare And Government Entities

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Hackers primarily use ransomware to gain financial gain from their victims by blackmailing them for payments to recover their encrypted files and systems. However, ransomware can also be weaponized as …

Major Security Flaw in Popular Keyboard Apps Puts Millions at Risk

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Researchers have uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in several widely used keyboard apps, including those from major tech giants Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. These flaws could allow network eavesdroppers to …

Hackers Hijacking Antivirus Updates to Deliver GuptiMiner

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A sophisticated malware campaign has been compromising the update mechanism of eScan antivirus software to distribute malicious backdoors and cryptocurrency mining software. The campaign, dubbed GuptiMiner, has been linked to …

FBI Director Wray Issues Warning on Chinese Cyber Attacks

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Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the severe and ongoing cyber threats the Chinese government poses to U.S. national and economic security. Speaking …

Russian Hackers Exploiting Windows Print Spooler Using GooseEgg Tool

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Hackers abuse Windows Print Spooler vulnerabilities because it runs with elevated SYSTEM privileges, allowing privilege escalation.  Also, exploiting it enables remote code execution and credential theft. Microsoft exposed the Russian …