Cybercriminals Exploit Popular Software Searches to Spread FakeBat Malware

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a surge in malware infections stemming from malvertising campaigns distributing a loader called FakeBat.
“These attacks are opportunistic in nature, targeting users seeking popular business software,” the Mandiant Managed Defense team said in a technical report. “The infection utilizes a trojanized MSIX installer, which executes a PowerShell script to

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Human Nature Is Causing Our Cybersecurity Problem

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By moving beyond guidelines and enforcing accountability, encouraging innovation, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of our communities in the digital age, we can build a more secure software future.

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AI SPERA and Hackers Central Partner to Expand Mexico’s Security Market with ‘Criminal IP ASM’

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Torrance, United States / California, 19th August 2024, CyberNewsWire

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A Critical Look at the State Department’s Risk Management Profile

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The US needs to seize this moment to set a global standard for responsible and ethical AI, ensuring that technological progress upholds and advances human rights.

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City of Flint Scrambling to Restore Services Following Ransomware Attack

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The City of Flint, Michigan, has been struggling with network and online service disruptions after being hit by ransomware last week.

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears

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Lawmakers want TP-Link to be investigated by the Department of Commerce over concerns that its routers can be easily hacked to infiltrate US systems.  

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Crypto Firm Says Hacker Locked All Employees Out of Google Products for Four Days

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A cryptocurrency company reported to the SEC that a hacker breached its systems on August 9, 2024, locking all employees out of Google products for four days by changing the passwords on their G-Suite accounts.

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Oregon Zoo Ticketing Service Hack Impacts 118,000

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A web skimmer was likely used to steal names and payment card data from the Oregon Zoo’s online ticketing service.

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How to Automate the Hardest Parts of Employee Offboarding

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According to recent research on employee offboarding, 70% of IT professionals say they’ve experienced the negative effects of incomplete IT offboarding, whether in the form of a security incident tied to an account that wasn’t deprovisioned, a surprise bill for resources that aren’t in use anymore, or a missed handoff of a critical resource or account. This is despite an average of five

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Mad Liberator Gang Uses Fake Windows Update Screen to Hide Data Theft

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A new cybercrime group named Mad Liberator has been identified by the Sophos X-Ops Incident Response team for targeting AnyDesk users. This ransomware group is using a fake Microsoft Windows update screen to hide their data exfiltration activities.

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