McAfee Labs has uncovered a unique malware delivery method called the “Clickfix” infection chain, which starts with users being directed to compromised websites and instructed to paste a script into a PowerShell terminal.
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Crystalray’s attack chain involves using various OSS tools for reconnaissance, scanning, and exploiting vulnerabilities. The group was first discovered in February using the “SSH-Snake” tool to exploit vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence.
Federal research agencies will now require covered institutions to implement cybersecurity programs for research and development security due to threats from China. The goal is to increase awareness of security threats and enable apt responses.
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“The passphrase needs to be provided during
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A security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of “nearly all” AT&T customers has been wiped—but some risks may remain.
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ClickFix Deception: A Social Engineering Tactic to Deploy Malware
/in General NewsMcAfee Labs has uncovered a unique malware delivery method called the “Clickfix” infection chain, which starts with users being directed to compromised websites and instructed to paste a script into a PowerShell terminal.
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4 ways to use AI to shop on Amazon Prime Day
/in General NewsAI tools can help you generate text, images, and code, but they can also work as a great shopping assistant this Prime Day. Here’s how.
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Exein Raised $16.3 Million Series B to Stop Robotic Arms Going Haywire
/in General NewsExein, a Rome-based startup, is addressing the critical issue of device security in the IoT space. The company recently secured €15 million (~$16.3 million) in a Series B funding round led by cybersecurity-focused VC 33N.
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Credential-Stealing OSS ‘Crystalray’ Attacks Jump 10X
/in General NewsCrystalray’s attack chain involves using various OSS tools for reconnaissance, scanning, and exploiting vulnerabilities. The group was first discovered in February using the “SSH-Snake” tool to exploit vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence.
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White House to Require Increased Cybersecurity Protocols for R&D Institutions
/in General NewsFederal research agencies will now require covered institutions to implement cybersecurity programs for research and development security due to threats from China. The goal is to increase awareness of security threats and enable apt responses.
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New HardBit Ransomware 4.0 Uses Passphrase Protection to Evade Detection
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new version of a ransomware strain called HardBit that comes packaged with new obfuscation techniques to deter analysis efforts.
“Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0 with passphrase protection,” Cybereason researchers Kotaro Ogino and Koshi Oyama said in an analysis.
“The passphrase needs to be provided during
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This luxury ‘smart’ nugget ice maker is on sale for $464 for Prime Day – and it’s worth it
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Google in Advanced Talks to Buy Wiz for $23B: WSJ Report
/in General NewsGoogle’s parent company Alphabet is reportedly in advanced talks acquire the hotshot Israeli data security startup.
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AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records
/in General NewsA security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of “nearly all” AT&T customers has been wiped—but some risks may remain.
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