23andMe: ‘Negligent’ Users at Fault for Breach of 6.9M Records
When it comes to bad passwords, how much responsibility should a service provider share with its customers?
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North Korea Debuts ‘SpectralBlur’ Malware Amid macOS Onslaught
The post-exploitation backdoor is the latest in a string of custom tools aimed at spying on Apple users.
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Syrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRAT
The Middle Eastern developers claim to be building a new version of the antivirus-bypassing remote access Trojan (RAT) attack tool.
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Cyber-Focused FBI Agents Deploy to Embassies Globally
The bureau is adding six new positions placed in locations that include New Delhi and Rome.
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Fire Sale: Zeppelin Ransomware Source Code Sells for $500 on Dark Web
The buyer could use the code to restart the up to now all-but-defunct Zeppelin ransomware-as-a-service operation.
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Signal, AI Generated Art Least, Amazon, Facebook Most Invasive Apps, Study
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In-depth analysis reveals concerning patterns in user data collection, with shopping and food delivery apps at the forefront.
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Merck Settles NotPetya Insurance Claim, Leaving Cyberwar Definition Unresolved
In a landmark case that blurs the lines between cyber and kinetic warfare, Merck reached a settlement with insurers over a $1.4 billion claim stemming from the NotPetya malware attack.
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Why Red Teams Can’t Answer Defenders’ Most Important Questions
Red-team assessments aren’t very good at validating that defenses are working, so defenders don’t have a realistic sense of how strong their defenses are.
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Crypto Wallet Founder Loses $125,000 to Fake Airdrop Website
Bill Lou, co-founder of Nest Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet startup, lost $125,000 to a crypto scam. He fell victim to a phishing attack after visiting a fraudulent website that appeared to be a legitimate crypto airdrop platform.
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New ‘SpectralBlur’ macOS Backdoor Linked to North Korea
SpectralBlur is a new macOS backdoor that shows similarities with North Korean hacking group’s KandyKorn malware.
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