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Ransomware gangs abuse Process Explorer driver to kill security software
Threat actors use a new hacking tool dubbed AuKill to disable Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software on targets' systems before deploying backdoors and ransomware in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. In such attacks, malicious actors drop...
Capita IT breach gets worse as Black Basta claims it’s now selling off stolen data
Black Basta, the extortionists who claimed they were the ones who lately broke into Capita, have reportedly put up for sale sensitive details, including bank account information, addresses, and passport photos, stolen from the IT outsourcing giant. A spokesperson for...
LockBit Ransomware Group Developing Malware to Encrypt Files on macOS
The notorious LockBit ransomware group is apparently developing a piece of malware that can encrypt files on devices running Apple’s macOS operating system. Researchers have analyzed the malware to determine how much of a threat it actually poses. MalwareHunterTeam...
WhatsApp Introduces New Device Verification Feature to Prevent Account Takeover Attacks
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new account verification feature that ensures that malware running on a user's mobile device doesn't impact their account. "Mobile device malware is one of the biggest threats to people's privacy and...
Intel and Arm collaborate on mobile chips
Intel has partnered with UK chip designer Arm to develop low-power chips through Intel Foundry Services (IFS). The collaboration will see chip designers creating low-power system-on-chips (SoCs) using the Intel 18A process. The initial focus will be on...
Twitter no longer exists (Musk says his ‘dog is the CEO of Twitter’)
Twitter no longer exists as an independent company. Elon Musk has merged it with a newly formed company called X Corp., leading to speculation about his plans for the social media platform. "Twitter, Inc. has been merged into X Corp. and no longer exists," reads the...
Microsoft Teams Adds New Snapchat Lenses to Spice Up Virtual Meetings
Microsoft Teams has added a new feature that should make it easier for users to spice up their virtual meetings. Indeed, Microsoft has partnered with Snap to bring new Snapchat Lenses to Microsoft Teams meetings. With this release, Microsoft Teams users can now access...
Over 1 Million WordPress Sites Infected by Balada Injector Malware Campaign
Over one million WordPress websites are estimated to have been infected by an ongoing campaign to deploy malware called Balada Injector since 2017. The massive campaign, per GoDaddy's Sucuri, "leverages all known and recently discovered theme and plugin...
UK Discloses Offensive Cyber Capabilities Principles
The UK government continues to adjust its cyber response to the growing threat posed by nation-state adversaries, in line with its latest National Cyber Strategy (NCS), published in December 2022. After introducing the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), a...
Microsoft Outlook Adds New Authenticator Lite Feature on iOS and Android
Microsoft has started rolling out a new Authenticator Lite feature in preview for its Outlook mobile app. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 admin center that it allows users to sign into their work or school accounts where MFA is enabled via the Outlook app...