Fake PoC for Linux Kernel Vulnerability on GitHub Exposes Researchers to Malware

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In a sign that cybersecurity researchers continue to be under the radar of malicious actors, a proof-of-concept (PoC) has been discovered on GitHub, concealing a backdoor with a “crafty” persistence

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Bugs Expose Industrial Systems to Remote Attacks

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted of two security flaws impacting Rockwell Automation ControlLogix EtherNet/IP (ENIP) communication module models that could be exploited to achieve remote

U.S. Government Agencies’ Emails Compromised in China-Backed Cyber Attack

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An unnamed Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agency in the U.S. detected anomalous email activity in mid-June 2023, leading to Microsoft’s discovery of a new China-linked espionage campaign targeting two dozen organizations.

New Vulnerabilities Disclosed in SonicWall and Fortinet Network Security Products

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SonicWall on Wednesday urged customers of Global Management System (GMS) firewall management and Analytics network reporting engine software to apply the latest fixes to secure against a set of 15

Ransomware Extortion Skyrockets in 2023, Reaching $449.1 Million and Counting

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Ransomware has emerged as the only cryptocurrency-based crime to grow in 2023, with cybercriminals extorting nearly $175.8 million more than they did a year ago, according to findings from Chainalysis.

The Risks and Preventions of AI in Business: Safeguarding Against Potential Pitfalls

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Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for optimizing internal processes within businesses. However, it also comes with legitimate concerns regarding unauthorized use, including data loss risks and legal consequences. In

Microsoft Thwarts Chinese Cyber Attack Targeting Western European Governments

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Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that it repelled a cyber attack staged by a Chinese nation-state actor targeting two dozen organizations, some of which include government agencies, in a cyber espionage campaign designed

Chinese Hackers Deploy Microsoft-Signed Rootkit to Target Gaming Sector

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Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a novel rootkit signed by Microsoft that’s engineered to communicate with an actor-controlled attack infrastructure. Trend Micro has attributed the activity cluster to the same actor

Python-Based PyLoose Fileless Attack Targets Cloud Workloads for Cryptocurrency Mining

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A new fileless attack dubbed PyLoose has been observed striking cloud workloads with the goal of delivering a cryptocurrency miner, new findings from Wiz reveal. “The attack consists of Python code that

Microsoft Releases Patches for 132 Vulnerabilities, Including 6 Under Active Attack

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Microsoft on Tuesday released updates to address a total of 132 new security flaws spanning its software, including six zero-day flaws that it said have been actively exploited in the wild. Of