Summary: A resurgence of malvertising campaigns has been observed, targeting utility software like Slack and Notion to deliver malware disguised as legitimate downloads. The threat actors utilize deceptive advertising tactics …
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Summary: Apple has issued updates for iOS and iPadOS to fix two significant security vulnerabilities, one allowing saved passwords to be read aloud by VoiceOver and another affecting audio capture …
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The article discusses a resurgence of malvertising campaigns targeting utility software, particularly focusing on the Mac version of Slack. Threat actors are creating deceptive ads that impersonate legitimate …
Summary: A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-44193) affecting iTunes version 12.13.2.3 has been disclosed, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access on Windows systems. Apple has patched the flaw, which …
Summary: A large-scale fraud campaign has exploited fake trading apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as phishing sites, to defraud victims in a scheme …
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Short SummaryThe video discusses a personal journey of transitioning from a support engineer into a cybersecurity professional, highlighting the steps involved in breaking into the cybersecurity field.…
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ThreatWire Video SummaryThe video discusses recent updates on cybersecurity issues including problems related to Apple’s new operating system, incidents with a web browser company, and changes in …
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Episode SummaryThe video discusses a new collaboration between IBM and Salesforce, focusing on their integration of custom Foundation models on Watson X. It also highlights …
Short Summary: The article discusses Rilide, a malicious browser extension previously known as CookieGenesis. It highlights its various functionalities, including credential harvesting, cookie theft, and various methods of command and…
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Threat analysts are monitoring a Russian-linked threat actor deploying domains for crypto scams targeting the US Presidential Election and major US tech brands. The scams promise fake cryptocurrency …
Summary: The GSMA is working on implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communications Services (RCS) to enhance message security across Android and iOS platforms. This development follows Apple’s introduction of …
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Summary of TranscriptMaya discusses Apple’s potential advantage in the tech ecosystem, highlighting the company’s ownership of the App Store and its capacity to integrate various apps. She …
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The article discusses the detection and response to the Poseidon Stealer malware by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU). This malware targets macOS devices and employs deceptive techniques to …
Summary: Cybercriminals have exploited compromised email accounts to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware through automatic replies, targeting various sectors in Russia. This novel delivery method poses a significant risk as it …
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Video SummaryThe video discusses the potential improvements in Siri’s functionality and user experience as Apple invests in AI technology.
Key Points Maya believes Siri will improve due…Summary: A critical zero-click vulnerability chain in macOS, known as the “Zero-Click Calendar Invite,” allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code without user interaction, potentially compromising millions of devices. The …
Summary: Apple has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing concerns over the potential exposure of critical threat intelligence information amid a changing landscape in the commercial spyware industry. …
Summary: A newly discovered security flaw, dubbed GAZEploit, in Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset could allow attackers to infer data entered on the device’s virtual keyboard by analyzing eye …
Summary: A new Android malware named Trojan Ajina.Banker is targeting users in Central Asia by disguising itself as legitimate applications to steal banking information and intercept two-factor authentication (2FA) messages. …
Summary: Two Nigerian brothers were sentenced to 17 years in prison for a sextortion scheme that led to the suicide of a 17-year-old victim. They used social media to manipulate …
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The article discusses the detection and analysis of the Poseidon Stealer malware by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU). This malware specifically targets macOS devices and employs deceptive techniques …
Summary: The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested four individuals, including the mastermind of a cybercrime operation, for leaking the question paper of the Uttar Pradesh Police Radio Operator Recruitment Exam. The …
Summary: The article discusses the increasing vulnerability of IT infrastructures due to a lack of diversity in technology stacks, which can lead to catastrophic failures in the event of cyberattacks. …
Summary: North Carolina musician Michael Smith was indicted for orchestrating a massive streaming fraud scheme that generated over $10 million in royalty payments through AI-generated songs streamed by bots. He …
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of North Korean threat groups under the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) and their associated malware. It highlights the various operations these groups …
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The article discusses the increasing prevalence of malware targeting macOS, particularly focusing on the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), which is designed to steal sensitive data from infected machines. …
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Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has identified an ongoing spear-phishing campaign by the Gamaredon APT group, targeting Ukrainian military personnel. The campaign utilizes malicious XHTML attachments that …
Summary: The FTC has reported a dramatic rise in losses from Bitcoin ATM scams, with over $110 million lost in 2023, largely due to scammers impersonating government officials. Victims, particularly …
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The rapid growth of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) has led to an increase in cybercrime, with North Korean threat actors being prominent among the perpetrators. Notable incidents …
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Xoxoday | Xoxoday Price: Monero (XMR) Exfiltrated Data Type: Sensitive personal and transactional information
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The threat actor claims to be selling…Summary: This report details a sophisticated intrusion involving the APT32/OceanLotus threat actor targeting a Vietnamese human rights organization, utilizing advanced malware techniques for espionage and data exfiltration. The investigation uncovered …
Summary: Integrity360, an Irish cybersecurity firm, is expanding its global presence through the acquisition of South African company Grove, which enhances its customer base and security operations. This deal is …
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The Securonix Threat Research team has identified a covert campaign named SLOW#TEMPEST, targeting Chinese-speaking users with Cobalt Strike payloads delivered via phishing emails. The attackers successfully moved laterally, …
Threat Actor: Malicious Actors | malicious actors Victim: Users of Vulnerable Apps | users of vulnerable apps Price: Potential Identity Theft and Financial Fraud Exfiltrated Data Type: Sensitive User Data …
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The article discusses a long-term intrusion discovered by Huntress on a Vietnamese human rights defender’s machine, suspected to be linked to the APT32/OceanLotus threat actor. The intrusion utilized …
Short Summary: In June 2024, a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor was discovered, targeting DingTalk and WeChat users. This version closely mirrors its Windows counterpart, utilizing shell scripts…
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Summary: This content discusses deceptive online scams impersonating Microsoft technical support, utilizing Google ads and Microsoft’s own infrastructure to mislead victims. It highlights two specific tactics used by scammers to …
Summary: Russian users experienced significant disruptions to various digital platforms, including messaging apps and online services, which the government attributed to a DDoS attack. However, local experts dispute this claim, …
Short Summary: In December 2023, a cyber intrusion was detected involving the execution of a Cobalt Strike beacon, leading to the deployment of BlackSuit ransomware. The threat actor utilized various…
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Summary: Greasy Opal is a developer operating in the cybercrime-as-a-service industry, providing sophisticated CAPTCHA bypass tools that enable automated attacks on various organizations. The actor has been active for nearly …
Summary: Researchers have identified a new information stealer named Cthulhu Stealer, targeting macOS systems and designed to harvest sensitive information. This malware, available as a malware-as-a-service, mimics legitimate software to …
Summary: ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated crimeware campaign targeting clients of three Czech banks, utilizing a novel Android malware named NGate to relay payment card data for unauthorized ATM …
Summary: Researchers have identified a new macOS malware strain named TodoSwift, which shares characteristics with known North Korean malware linked to the BlueNoroff group. This malware, distributed as a signed …
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The article discusses the rise of macOS malware, specifically focusing on a new malware-as-a-service called “Cthulhu Stealer.” This malware, written in GoLang, disguises itself as legitimate software and …
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ESET researchers have identified a crimeware campaign targeting clients of three Czech banks, utilizing a novel Android malware named NGate. This malware relays data from victims’ payment cards …
Summary: The GiveWP plugin for WordPress has been updated to fix a critical PHP Object Injection vulnerability that could allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code and delete files, posing …
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This blogpost discusses a novel phishing campaign targeting mobile users, particularly clients of Czech banks, through the use of Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and WebAPKs. The campaign employs …
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The article discusses a newly identified malware named TodoSwift, believed to be linked to North Korean threat actor BlueNoroff. The malware disguises itself as a legitimate application that …
Summary: Academic researchers have identified critical security flaws in major digital wallets that allow attackers to exploit stolen payment cards for unauthorized transactions, even after the cards are canceled. Their …
Summary: This blog discusses a sophisticated malvertising campaign where criminals impersonated Google’s product line to distribute malware and lock browsers of users through fake Google pages. The attackers exploited Google’s …