A sophisticated malware campaign leveraging SmokeLoader has been observed targeting Taiwanese companies across manufacturing, healthcare and IT sectors. SmokeLoader, a modular malware known for its adaptability and evasion techniques, is being used in this attack to directly execute its payloads…
A new phishing campaign has been observed corrupting Microsoft Word documents to bypass email security systems and trick users into sharing sensitive information. The campaign targets victims with emails impersonating payroll or HR departments, promising employee benefits or bonuses to…
A new report by a French government agency has accused Azerbaijan of manipulating online users in France’s overseas constituencies and Corsica. In a new report published on December 2, France’s technical agency responsible for monitoring foreign digital interference, VIGINUM, released…
Dec 02, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Threats / Weekly Recap Ever wonder what happens in the digital world every time you blink? Here’s something wild – hackers launch about 2,200 attacks every single day, which means someone’s trying to break into a…
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has launched a landmark bug bounty program with HackerOne. The program will provide up to $2m in rewards for the reporting of security vulnerabilities. This represents the largest sum available across all bug bounty programs with HackerOne.…
Dec 02, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cryptocurrency Taiwanese entities in manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology sectors have become the target of a new campaign distributing the SmokeLoader malware. “SmokeLoader is well-known for its versatility and advanced evasion techniques, and its modular…
One of Italy’s oldest football clubs has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack involving data theft, it has revealed. Bologna FC, which was one of the founding members of Serie A, shared the news in a brief statement…
Dec 02, 2024The Hacker NewsAI Security / Data Protection Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off dream—it’s here, changing the way we live. From ordering coffee to diagnosing diseases, it’s everywhere. But while you’re creating the next big AI-powered…
Russia has arrested a notorious ransomware operator in the exclave of Kaliningrad, according to Russian media. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported on November 29 a court document had been filed in Kaliningrad relating to a man detained and…
Dec 02, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Financial Fraud Over a dozen malicious Android apps identified on the Google Play Store that have been collectively downloaded over 8 million times contain malware known as SpyLoan, according to new findings from McAfee…
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