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INC Ransomware Thrives by Mastering the Basics

And one of those basics is focusing on sectors where a ransomware disruption creates immediate pressure to pay up, like with healthcare.

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Crypto Clipper Campaign Abuses Fake Reviews, AI Narrators, and VirusTotal Comments

Crypto Clipper Campaign Abuses Fake Reviews, AI Narrators, and VirusTotal Comments

An unknown threat actor has been observed leveraging paid or promoted posts on legitimate news websites to drum up buzz for their warez, according to new findings from Check Point Research.

The threat actor also has at their disposal a dedicated WordPress phishing page that acts as the central hub, alongside GitHub and SourceForge projects promoted by fake accounts, a YouTube channel, and a

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Cybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world

An alleged Russian-speaking group of cybercriminals is reportedly compromising and targeting several major companies that use Fortinet Firewalls and VPNs through previously known passwords.

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The best Lenovo laptops on sale for Prime Day: 8 models we’ve tested personally

We’ve tested dozens of Lenovo laptops over the last year. These are the models we recommend – and they’re all on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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Junior Hacker Used Tailscale and OpenSSH to Keep Access After His C2 Went Offline

Junior Hacker Used Tailscale and OpenSSH to Keep Access After His C2 Went Offline

A French-speaking attacker broke into a small French automotive business, planted a keylogger, and stole banking and email credentials.

Ordinary stuff, until one move near the end.

Before his command-and-control server went dark, he installed OpenSSH and Tailscale on a victim’s machine, building a way back in that did not run through the C2 at all. When the Havoc server went offline the next

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Firefox for Android just got 3 useful browsing features – including an ad block tracker

You can now arrange your tabs into organized groups, manage your settings more easily, and see which trackers Firefox has blocked.

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FortiBleed Attack Exposes Fortinet Firewall Credentials in 194 Countries

Researchers say FortiBleed used stolen and tested credentials to access exposed Fortinet firewalls, putting major organizations and public agencies at risk now.

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Every way your phone tracks your location – and how to stop it

Your smartphone could be broadcasting your location without you knowing it. Find out how this happens and how to keep your location hidden.

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This HP Omen deal knocks $700 off a serious gaming laptop before Prime Day

HP’s Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.

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Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection

Attendees will learn how attackers evade conventional detection methods, why legacy MFA alone is no longer sufficient, and how organizations can strengthen their defenses.

The post Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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