The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOPSA) combines two bills to enhance protections for children under 17, prohibiting targeted advertising, requiring consent for data collection, and limiting exposure to harmful content.
In yet another sign that threat actors are always looking out for new ways to trick users into downloading malware, it has come to light that the question-and-answer (Q&A) platform known as Stack Exchange has been abused to direct unsuspecting developers to bogus Python packages capable of draining their cryptocurrency wallets.
“Upon installation, this code would execute automatically,
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Healthcare organizations are jeopardizing patient privacy due to insecure file-sharing practices, according to a report by Metomic. The study found that 25% of publicly shared files in healthcare contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
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The attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a provider of banking systems for these banks. As a precaution, the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has isolated these banks from the broader payment network to contain the attack.
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) called BingoMod that not only performs fraudulent money transfers from the compromised devices but also wipes them in an attempt to erase traces of the malware.
Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy, which discovered the RAT towards the end of May 2024, said the malware is under active development. It attributed the
How to detect and prevent attackers from using these various techniques
Obfuscation is an important technique for protecting software that also carries risks, especially when used by malware authors. In this article, we examine obfuscation, its effects, and responses to it.
What Is Obfuscation?
Obfuscation is the technique of intentionally making information difficult to read, especially in
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Some companies are paying ransomware attackers multiple times, with more than a third not receiving the decryption keys or getting corrupted keys after paying, according to a survey by Semperis.
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US Senate Passes Landmark Bill Protecting Children’s Online Safety and Privacy
/in General NewsThe Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOPSA) combines two bills to enhance protections for children under 17, prohibiting targeted advertising, requiring consent for data collection, and limiting exposure to harmful content.
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Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A Platform
/in General NewsIn yet another sign that threat actors are always looking out for new ways to trick users into downloading malware, it has come to light that the question-and-answer (Q&A) platform known as Stack Exchange has been abused to direct unsuspecting developers to bogus Python packages capable of draining their cryptocurrency wallets.
“Upon installation, this code would execute automatically,
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Why geographical diversity is critical to build effective and safe AI tools
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/in General NewsShadowserver has observed over 20,000 internet-accessible VMware ESXi instances impacted by an exploited vulnerability.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
/in General NewsThe attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a provider of banking systems for these banks. As a precaution, the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has isolated these banks from the broader payment network to contain the attack.
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New Android Banking Trojan BingoMod Steals Money, Wipes Devices
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) called BingoMod that not only performs fraudulent money transfers from the compromised devices but also wipes them in an attempt to erase traces of the malware.
Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy, which discovered the RAT towards the end of May 2024, said the malware is under active development. It attributed the
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Obfuscation: There Are Two Sides To Everything
/in General NewsHow to detect and prevent attackers from using these various techniques
Obfuscation is an important technique for protecting software that also carries risks, especially when used by malware authors. In this article, we examine obfuscation, its effects, and responses to it.
What Is Obfuscation?
Obfuscation is the technique of intentionally making information difficult to read, especially in
The Hacker News – Read More
Some Companies Pay Ransomware Attackers Multiple Times, Survey Finds
/in General NewsSome companies are paying ransomware attackers multiple times, with more than a third not receiving the decryption keys or getting corrupted keys after paying, according to a survey by Semperis.
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