A newer version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader has been observed incorporating an updated set of anti-analysis techniques to fly under the radar.
“These enhancements aim to increase the malware’s stealthiness, thereby remaining undetected for longer periods of time,” Zscaler ThreatLabz researcher Muhammed Irfan V A said in a technical report.
“Hijack
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In a new report, Cato observed that the Log4J exploit represented 30% of the outbound vulnerability exploitations and 18% of the inbound vulnerability exploitations detected in the first quarter of 2024.
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The production of deepfakes is accelerating at more than 1,500% in Australia, forcing organisations to create and adopt standards like Content Credentials.
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The attackers exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure to gain initial access to MITRE’s Networked Experimentation, Research, and Virtualization Environment (NERVE) in late December 2023.
Identified by analysts in 2022, the hackers use social engineering to lure users into giving up their login credentials or one-time password codes to bypass multifactor authentication.
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Ransomware operations are experiencing a decline in profitability due to various factors such as increased cyber resilience of organizations, the availability of decryptors, and more frequent law enforcement actions.
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Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.
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A critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw, CVE-2023-49606, was found affecting nearly 52,000 Tinyproxy servers. This vulnerability was disclosed by Cisco Talos in December 2023, impacting versions 1.11.1 and 1.10.0 of Tinyproxy.
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Hijack Loader Malware Employs Process Hollowing, UAC Bypass in Latest Version
/in General NewsA newer version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader has been observed incorporating an updated set of anti-analysis techniques to fly under the radar.
“These enhancements aim to increase the malware’s stealthiness, thereby remaining undetected for longer periods of time,” Zscaler ThreatLabz researcher Muhammed Irfan V A said in a technical report.
“Hijack
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Report: Log4J Still Among Top Exploited Vulnerabilities
/in General NewsIn a new report, Cato observed that the Log4J exploit represented 30% of the outbound vulnerability exploitations and 18% of the inbound vulnerability exploitations detected in the first quarter of 2024.
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Combatting Deepfakes in Australia: Content Credentials is the Start
/in General NewsThe production of deepfakes is accelerating at more than 1,500% in Australia, forcing organisations to create and adopt standards like Content Credentials.
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Update: MITRE Attributes the Recent Attack to China-linked UNC5221
/in General NewsThe attackers exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure to gain initial access to MITRE’s Networked Experimentation, Research, and Virtualization Environment (NERVE) in late December 2023.
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Scattered Spider Group a Unique Challenge for Cyber Cops, FBI Leader Says
/in General NewsIdentified by analysts in 2022, the hackers use social engineering to lure users into giving up their login credentials or one-time password codes to bypass multifactor authentication.
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Ransomware Operations are Becoming Less Profitable
/in General NewsRansomware operations are experiencing a decline in profitability due to various factors such as increased cyber resilience of organizations, the availability of decryptors, and more frequent law enforcement actions.
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A (Strange) Interview the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities
/in General NewsDespite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.
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University System of Georgia Says 800,000 Impacted by MOVEit Hack
/in General NewsUniversity System of Georgia says Social Security numbers and bank account numbers were compromised in the May 2023 MOVEit hack.
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Price Drop: This Complete Ethical Hacking Bundle is Now $40
/in General NewsGet a comprehensive, potentially lucrative ethical hacking education with 18 courses on today’s top tools and tech. This bundle is just $39.97 through 5/12.
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Over 50,000 Tinyproxy Servers Vulnerable to Critical RCE Flaw
/in General NewsA critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw, CVE-2023-49606, was found affecting nearly 52,000 Tinyproxy servers. This vulnerability was disclosed by Cisco Talos in December 2023, impacting versions 1.11.1 and 1.10.0 of Tinyproxy.
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