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COVID-19 Vaccine Spear-Phishing Attacks Jump 26 Percent

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Cybercriminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine to steal Microsoft credentials, infect systems with malware and bilk victims out of hundreds of dollars. Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Spear-Phishing Attacks Jump 26 Percent→

Posted in Hacks, Web Security

Google Patches Actively-Exploited Flaw in Chrome Browser

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

A flaw (CVE-2021-21166) in the Audio component of Google Chrome is fixed in a new update being pushed out to Windows, Mac and Linux users. Continue reading Google Patches Actively-Exploited Flaw in Chrome Browser→

Posted in Web Security

RTM Cybergang Adds New Quoter Ransomware to Crime Spree

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

The Russian-speaking RTM threat group is targeting organizations in an ongoing campaign that leverages a well-known banking trojan, brand new ransomware strain and extortion tactics. Continue reading RTM Cybergang Adds New Quoter Ransomware to Crime Spree→

Posted in Hacks, malware

Post-Cyberattack, Universal Health Services Faces $67M in Losses

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

The Fortune-500 hospital network owner is facing steep costs in damages after a cyberattack impacted patient care and billing in September and October. Continue reading Post-Cyberattack, Universal Health Services Faces $67M in Losses→

Posted in Hacks

Compromised Website Images Camouflage ObliqueRAT Malware

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Emails spreading the ObliqueRAT malware now make use of steganography, disguising their payloads on compromised websites. Continue reading Compromised Website Images Camouflage ObliqueRAT Malware→

Posted in Hacks, malware, Web Security

Malware Loader Abuses Google SEO to Expand Payload Delivery

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Gootloader has expanded its payloads beyond the Gootkit malware family, using Google SEO poisoning to gain traction. Continue reading Malware Loader Abuses Google SEO to Expand Payload Delivery→

Posted in malware

Malware Loader Abuses Google SEO to Expand Payload Delivery

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Gootloader has expanded its payloads beyond the Gootkit malware family, using Google SEO poisoning to gain traction. Continue reading Malware Loader Abuses Google SEO to Expand Payload Delivery→

Posted in malware

Firewall Vendor Patches Critical Auth Bypass Flaw

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Cybersecurity firm Genua fixes a critical flaw in its GenuGate High Resistance Firewall, allowing attackers to log in as root users. Continue reading Firewall Vendor Patches Critical Auth Bypass Flaw→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Amazon Dismisses Claims Alexa ‘Skills’ Can Bypass Security Vetting Process

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

Researchers found a number of privacy and security issues in Amazon’s Alexa skill vetting process, which could lead to attackers stealing data or launching phishing attacks. Continue reading Amazon Dismisses Claims Alexa ‘Skills’ Can Bypass Security Vetting Process→

Posted in privacy, Web Security

Malware Gangs Partner Up in Double-Punch Security Threat

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Lindsey O'Donnell

From TrickBot to Ryuk, more malware cybercriminal groups are putting their heads together when attacking businesses. Continue reading Malware Gangs Partner Up in Double-Punch Security Threat→

Posted in Hacks, malware, Videos

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