RomCom hackers chained Firefox and Windows zero-days to deliver backdoor

Russia-aligned APT group RomCom was behind attacks that leveraged CVE-2024-9680, a remote code execution flaw in Firefox, and CVE-2024-49039, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Task Scheduler, as zero-days earlier this year. “Chai… Continue reading RomCom hackers chained Firefox and Windows zero-days to deliver backdoor

Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors

ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is cyberespionage that targets sensitive data such as system information, user credentia… Continue reading Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors

US charges suspected Redline infostealer developer, admin

The identity of a suspected developer and administrator of the Redline malware-as-a-service operation has been revealed: Russian national Maxim Rudometov. Infrastructure takedown As promised on Monday when they announced the disruption of the Redline a… Continue reading US charges suspected Redline infostealer developer, admin

ESET HOME Security enhancements strengthen protection against AI-driven threats

ESET announced its upgraded consumer offering, ESET HOME Security, with new features, such as ESET Folder Guard and Multithread Scanning. These enhancements to ESET HOME Security, as an all-in-one solution for consumers, correspond to the increasing nu… Continue reading ESET HOME Security enhancements strengthen protection against AI-driven threats

The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

Macs may need additional antivirus protection in a business environment or high-risk use case. Bitdefender is the best overall Mac antivirus provider when it comes to protection, usability, and performance. Continue reading The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024

Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails

Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack took the form of a phishing email ostensibly sent by the “Eset Advanced… Continue reading Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails