New Rust-based Fickle Malware Uses PowerShell for UAC Bypass and Data Exfiltration

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A new Rust-based information stealer malware called Fickle Stealer has been observed being delivered via multiple attack chains with the goal of harvesting sensitive information from compromised hosts.
Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said it’s aware of four different distribution methods — namely VBA dropper, VBA downloader, link downloader, and executable downloader — with some of them using a

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Experts Uncover New Evasive SquidLoader Malware Targeting Chinese Organizations

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new evasive malware loader named SquidLoader that spreads via phishing campaigns targeting Chinese organizations.
AT&T LevelBlue Labs, which first observed the malware in late April 2024, said it incorporates features that are designed to thwart static and dynamic analysis and ultimately evade detection.
Attack chains leverage phishing emails that

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‘ONNX’ MFA Bypass Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

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The service, likely a rebrand of a previous operation called ‘Caffeine,’ mainly targets financial institutions in the Americas and EMEA and uses malicious QR codes and other advanced evasion tactics.

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Massachusetts 911 Outage Caused by Errant Firewall

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A statewide outage of the Massachusetts 911 system was the result of a firewall that blocked calls from reaching emergency responders.

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ViLe Cybercrime Group Members Plead Guilty to Hacking DEA Portal

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“ViLe” Hackers Busted! Two men plead guilty to breaching a federal law enforcement portal.  Learn about the dangers of cybercrime, doxxing, and how authorities are working to combat these threats. This case highlights the importance of cybersecurity for law enforcement and the consequences for online criminals.

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How to use public Wi-Fi safely: 5 things to know before you connect

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Heading out soon? Whether you’re going to the airport or the coffee shop, these Wi-Fi safety tips can help protect your data from bad actors.

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France Seeks to Protect National Interests With Bid for Atos Cybersec

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By offering to buy Atos’s big data and cybersecurity operations. Paris is trying to make sure key technologies do not fall under foreign control.

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Kraken Crypto Exchange Hit by $3 Million Theft Exploiting Zero-Day Flaw

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Crypto exchange Kraken revealed that an unnamed security researcher exploited an “extremely critical” zero-day flaw in its platform to steal $3 million in digital assets and refused to return them.
Details of the incident were shared by Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco, on X (formerly Twitter), stating it received a Bug Bounty program alert about a bug that “allowed them to

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Price Drop: Block Ads for a Special Price of Just $25

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Block ads with a dual 3-year subscription plan of AdGuard VPN and AdGuard Ad Blocker, now available for just $24.97 through June 26.

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Sophon and Aethir Partner to Bring Decentralized Compute to The ZK Community

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Sophon and Aethir have announced the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the two networks, connecting the 800,000…

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