Ransomware is not a novel type of attack. Indeed, the first malware surfaced almost 30 years ago and was delivered using 5.25-inch floppy discs.…
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What Is the Risk of a Cyber Attack on Transportation?
If an attacker gains access to a transit agency’s networks, the consequences might be considerably more serious than server outages or exposed emails. Consider…
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An unpatched flaw can result in attackers stealing from PayPal users
A security researcher asserts that he has uncovered an unpatched flaw in PayPal’s money transfer service. The flaw can allow attackers to deceive victims…
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Microsoft’s report tracks a 254% surge in XorDdos Malware
XorDdos, a Linux botnet malware, has been used extensively—a 254% increase—in the last six months, a Microsoft research reports. The trojan derives its name…
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Google’s OAuth client library for Java had a major flaw
Last month Google patched a severe flaw in its OAuth client library for Java; the actors can exploit the flaw by using a compromised…
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Microsoft highlights attackers are using fileless methods to persist on SQL servers
On Tuesday, Microsoft warned about a malicious campaign targeting SQL servers that uses a built-in PowerShell binary to persist on affected systems. The intrusions,…
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New Sysrv Botnet Variant Hijacking Windows and Linux with Crypto Miners
Microsoft is warning of a new variant of the srv botnet that’s exploiting multiple security flaws in web applications and databases to install coin…
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New botnet hacking Windows and Linux using crypto miners
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new version of the srv botnet, which is exploiting several vulnerabilities in web applications and databases. The…
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Researchers discovered a new way to run malware on iPhone even when it is turned off
A groundbreaking security assessment of iOS find my team discovered a new attack surface that allows hackers to tinker with the firmware and load…
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Eternity Project: A Threat Actor’s Swiss Army Knife
Threat actors have unveiled a new all-in-one cybercrime solution that is said to benefit both sophisticated and low-level attackers. The new malware-as-a-service, dubbed ‘Eternity…