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Senator Wyden Exposes Backdoor Codes in Safe Locks

According to a recent article by 404 Media, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has accused two of the largest manufacturers of commercial safe locks, SECURAM and Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), of embedding backdoor codes in...

VCURMS RAT

Vcurms RAT: New Attack Targets Java Systems

Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has unearthed a grave cyber threat dubbed Vcurms RAT, crafted by malefactors who employ email as a command-and-control center and utilize public services such as AWS and GitHub for harboring malicious...

BIPClip

BIPClip Malware: A New Threat to Crypto Developers

Recently, the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository uncovered seven packages engineered for the theft of BIP39 mnemonic phrases, which are utilized for the restoration of private keys in cryptocurrency wallets. This operation, dubbed BIPClip...

Kansas State University cyberattack

BianLian Exploits TeamCity Flaws for Ransomware

GuidePoint Security, a cybersecurity firm, has uncovered that the BianLian group is exploiting vulnerabilities in the JetBrains TeamCity software to carry out ransomware attacks. Experts have documented a sequence of attacks initiated through the...

Snake Python infostealer

Beware! Snake Infostealer Targets Facebook Users

Cybereason has identified a new malware variant named Snake, which proliferates through Facebook messages. This Python-written infostealer is designed to pilfer confidential user data. The stolen data are transmitted across various platforms, including Discord,...

Stormous Ransomware

GhostLocker & Stormous: Ransomware Duo Wreaks Havoc

The international cybercriminal syndicate GhostSec, implicated in the creation and dissemination of ransomware named GhostLocker, is rapidly expanding the scope of its malevolent operations, encroaching upon an increasing number of countries. According to a...

CHAVECLOAK banking trojan

Urgent: Contract Scam Spreads CHAVECLOAK Banking Trojan

Specialists at FortiGuard Labs have uncovered a new threat to the financial sector in South America, specifically targeting Brazilian residents for bank credential theft. The banking trojan, dubbed CHAVECLOAK, is spread via an infected...

spyware Predator

Predator Spyware Spreads: 11 Countries Targeted

Insikt Group has identified a new infrastructure purportedly utilized by operators of the commercial spyware Predator in at least 11 countries. Through an examination of domains potentially employed for disseminating the software, experts pinpointed...

malicious AI worm

Warning: AI Now Attacks AI in Self-Spreading Worm

In a groundbreaking study, a team of scientists has unveiled the creation of the first-of-its-kind malicious AI worm capable of autonomously spreading among generative AI agents, paving the way for potential data theft and...

GTPDOOR backdoor

New Linux Threat: GTPDOOR Backdoor Spies on Networks

Researchers have unveiled a novel menace targeting telecommunications networks: the cunning Linux-based backdoor, GTPDOOR, exploiting GPRS protocol vulnerabilities to clandestinely monitor infected devices. This malevolent software, linked to the notorious hacking collective LightBasin previously...

GitHub malicious campaign

GitHub Under Attack: 100,000+ Fake Repositories Spreading Malware

Researchers at Apiiro investigated a widespread campaign of attacks on the GitHub platform using malicious repositories. The experts identified over 100,000 counterfeit repositories, mimicking popular open-source projects to disseminate malware. The number of such...