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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools [email protected] (The Hacker News)
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute…
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FIN7, FIN8, and Others Use Ragnar Loader for Persistent Access and Ransomware Operations [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Threat hunters have shed light on a “sophisticated and evolving malware toolkit” called Ragnar Loader that’s used by various cybercrime and ransomware groups like Ragnar Locker (aka Monstrous Mantis), FIN7, FIN8, and Ruthless Mantis (ex-REvil). “Ragnar Loader plays a key role in keeping access to compromised systems, helping attackers stay in networks for long-term operations,”…
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Microsoft Warns of Malvertising Campaign Infecting Over 1 Million Devices Worldwide [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Microsoft has disclosed details of a large-scale malvertising campaign that’s estimated to have impacted over one million devices globally as part of what it said is an opportunistic attack designed to steal sensitive information. The tech giant, which detected the activity in early December 2024, is tracking it under the broader umbrella Storm-0408, a moniker…
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SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, with checklist
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Webinar: Learn How ASPM Transforms Application Security from Reactive to Proactive [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Are you tired of dealing with outdated security tools that never seem to give you the full picture? You’re not alone. Many organizations struggle with piecing together scattered information, leaving your apps vulnerable to modern threats. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a smarter, unified approach: Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). ASPM brings together the…
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What PCI DSS v4 Really Means – Lessons from A&F Compliance Journey [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Access on-demand webinar here Avoid a $100,000/month Compliance Disaster March 31, 2025: The Clock is Ticking. What if a single overlooked script could cost your business $100,000 per month in non-compliance fines? PCI DSS v4 is coming, and businesses handling payment card data must be prepared. Beyond fines, non-compliance exposes businesses to web skimming, third-party…
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This Malicious PyPI Package Stole Ethereum Private Keys via Polygon RPC Transactions [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that’s equipped to steal a victim’s Ethereum private keys by impersonating popular libraries. The package in question is set-utils, which has received 1,077 downloads to date. It’s no longer available for download from the official registry. “Disguised as a simple…
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U.S. Secret Service Seizes Russian Garantex Crypto Exchange Website [email protected] (The Hacker News)
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has seized the website associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex (“garantex[.]org”), nearly three years after the service was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in April 2022. “The domain for Garantex has been seized by the United States Secret Service pursuant to a seizure warrant obtained by the…
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Top 14 open source penetration testing tools
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What is a certificate authority (CA)?
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