Israeli fintech firms hit by Cardinal RAT malware

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The IT security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have discovered a malware that has been targeting Israeli cyberspace especially those dealing with technology and financial sector. Dubbed Cardinal RAT (remote access Trojan) by … Continue reading Israeli fintech firms hit by Cardinal RAT malware

Is it true that any current smartphone is broadcasting audio and position of its owner even if switched off and not given permission by the owner?

Is it true that any current smartphone is broadcasting audio and position of its owner by design even if switched off and not given permission by the owner to broadcast?

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Drones Rain Down Rat Poison on the Galapagos

If your favorite movie is Ratatouille, now would be a good time to read a different article. Rats on the Galápagos Islands are an invasive species and eradication is underway. This is not a first for the islands, and they are fiercely protected since they are the exclusive home to some species including the distinctive tortoise from which the island derives its name and of course finches. Charles Darwin studied the finches while writing On the Origin of Species. So yeah, we want to keep this island from becoming unbalanced and not disturb the native wildlife while doing …read more

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ThreatList: Banking Trojans Are Still The Top Big Bad for Email

Banking trojans, led by the ever-changing Emotet, dominated the email-borne threat landscape in Q4, according to Proofpoint. Continue reading ThreatList: Banking Trojans Are Still The Top Big Bad for Email

Spy Campaign Spams Pro-Tibet Group With ExileRAT

Referencing the Dalai Lama, the spam campaign is targeting recipients of a mailing list run by the Central Tibetan Administration. Continue reading Spy Campaign Spams Pro-Tibet Group With ExileRAT

US indicts alleged Chinese spies for hacking aerospace companies

The DOJ described five years of stealing turbofan engine designs that relied on insiders, state-sponsored hackers, phishing and malware. Continue reading US indicts alleged Chinese spies for hacking aerospace companies

Author of Luminosity RAT Gets 2.5 Years in Federal Prison

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Colton Ray Grubbs, 21 from Stanford, Kentucky has been sent to 30 months (2.5 years) in prison for developing and operating the infamous Luminosity RAT or Luminosity Link RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that targeted unsuspected users worldwide. Lu… Continue reading Author of Luminosity RAT Gets 2.5 Years in Federal Prison