Hackers Turn Velociraptor DFIR Tool Into Weapon in LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Threat actors are abusing Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, in connection with ransomware attacks likely orchestrated by Storm-2603 (aka CL-CRI-1040 or Gold Salem), which is known for deploying the Warlock and LockBit ransomware.
The threat actor’s use of the security utility was documented by Sophos last month. It’s assessed that the attackers

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The Kubuntu Focus NX Gen 3 ships with one of my favorite Linux distributions preinstalled, and took me two minutes to setup after unboxing.

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Prosecutors seek 7-year prison term for ‘sophisticated’ PowerSchool hacker

Prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the Massachusetts man who pleaded guilty to hacking into the education technology company PowerSchool’s databases.

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1Password Addresses Critical AI Browser Agent Security Gap

The security company looks to tackle new authentication challenges that could lead to credential leakage, as enterprises increasingly leverage AI browser agents.

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Get a phone line with unlimited 5G for $25/month from Metro by T-Mobile – here’s how

Bring your own number or get a new one from Metro by T-Mobile, and pay just $25 a month when you sign up for AutoPay. Here’s what to know.

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Get T-Mobile 5G home internet for $30/month when you bundle with a phone line – here’s how

Score T-Mobile’s 5G home internet for $20 less per month when you add autopay and a phone line. Read on for more details on how to cash in.

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