Information Security News Blog
Cybersecurity experts at McAfee have discovered a new iteration of the malicious XLoader software, capable of autonomously initiating on infected Android smartphones upon installation. This revelation poses a significant threat to users across the...
Specialists at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered the Coyote banking trojan, targeting users of over 60 financial institutions, predominantly in Brazil. This malware distinguishes itself through a complex infection chain that employs various advanced technologies,...
Amidst Apple’s positioning of its App Store as a bastion of security and reliability, the company encountered a formidable threat to its reputation: a fraudulent application, masquerading as LastPass, found its way into the...
A Chinese cyber-espionage group has breached the computer network of the Dutch armed forces by exploiting a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiGate devices. According to the Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), the compromised computer...
Cracking BitLocker’s protection in just 43 seconds using equipment costing less than $10 has become feasible, casting doubt on the reliability of one of the most popular hard drive encryption methods in the Windows...
Analysts at Palo Alto Networks have issued a warning about the banking trojan Mispadu, exploiting a recent vulnerability to bypass Windows SmartScreen and compromise users in Mexico. This malware variant, identified in 2019, has...
Recent reports suggest that Microsoft is revisiting its exclusivity strategy and plans to introduce last year’s AAA title, “Starfield,” to its competitor Sony’s platform. The intention is to launch a PlayStation 5 version following...
Developers of Linux are actively engaged in rectifying a critical vulnerability, which under certain conditions allows malicious actors to install malware at the firmware level of the motherboard. Such infections, also known as “bootkits,”...
Between November and December 2023, the hacking collective known as ResumeLooters purloined over two million email addresses and other personal data from 65 websites, primarily targeting job search platforms. The malefactors focused their efforts...
In its recent report, Google spotlighted the activities of various firms engaged in the development of spyware programs, urging the United States and its allies to intensify their efforts against the cyber espionage industry....
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is investigating a potential breach following online claims regarding the sale of stolen HPE credentials and other confidential company information. The HPE investigation revealed that the data was sourced from...
According to a joint report by human rights organizations Access Now and Citizen Lab, the telephones of 35 journalists, activists, human rights defenders, and civil society representatives in Jordan were targeted with the Pegasus...