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Fake Android App Used to Exfiltrate Signal and WhatsApp User Data

The App Can Steal Call Logs, Text Messages, and GPS locations.

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DNS Protection: A Must-Have Defense Against Cyber Attacks

“Better Safe than Sorry” or Why Businesses Can’t Afford to Overlook DNS Protection.

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Black Basta Ransomware Attacks Global Technology Company ABB (UPDATED)

The Attack Has Caused Significant Disruption to the Company’s Operations.

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What Is Vendor Risk Management (VRM)?

Definition, Key Indicators, Responsible Parties, and the Role of Cybersecurity Defenses.

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Charming Kitten’s POWERSTAR Malware Boosts its Techniques

New Capabilities Include the Ability to Execute PowerShell, CSharp Commands, and More.

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What Is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?

Learn How MSSPs Can Help Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture.

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BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims to Have Stolen 80GB of Data from Reddit

The Group Demands a $4.5 Million Ransom.

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Info Stealing Malware Dropped via Only Fans

The Malware Is Capable of Keylogging, Webcam Monitoring, File Manipulation, Remote Access and More.

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SpinOk Malware, Discovered in 193 Apps with Over 451M Installs

The Malware Was Found in a New Batch of Android Apps on Google Play.

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Cyber Threat Hunting vs Incident Response: What's the Difference?

Learn Which Approach Is Best for Your Organization.

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PharMerica Cyber Incident Exposes 5.8 M People's Data

Names, Addresses, Dates of Birth, Social Security Numbers and Medications, Among the Exposed Data.

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New Decoy Dog Malware Toolkit Targets Enterprise Networks

The Toolkit Includes Pupy RAT, a Unique DNS Signature, DNS Beaconing and More.

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What Is a Ping Flood and How to Prevent It?

Learn How this Common Attack Can Disrupt Your Activity and How to Defend Against It.

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What Is Scareware and How to Prevent It?

Learn How to Spot this Malicious Tactic and Not Fall for the Fear Factor.

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ShellBot DDoS Malware Targets Poorly Managed Linux Servers

Attackers Use Port Scanning and Exploit Weak Credentials to Install the Malware.

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Hospital Clinic de Barcelona Suffered a Ransomware Attack

3,000 Patient Checkups and 150 Operations Canceled Due to the Attack.

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Play Ransomware Starts Leaking Oakland City Data

The Stolen Data Includes IDs, Passports, Financial Information and More.

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Scanning Attack: What It Is and How to Protect Your Organization Against It?

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15M Allegedly Peruvian Tax Authority Records Leaked on Forum

The Exposed Data Includes Tax ID Numbers, Names, Taxpayer Statuses & More.

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What Is Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)?

Learn How ICMP Works and What Its Security Risks Are.

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What Is Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

Understanding What TCP Is, How It Works, and How to Keep It Secure.

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Canadian Bookstore Indigo Hit By Cyberattack

The Company Shut Down its Website and Restricted Payments to “Cash Only”.

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List of Proxy IPs Used by Killnet, Released

The List of over 17,000 IP Addresses Can Be Used by Organizations for Protection Against DDoS Attacks.

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Mirai-based Medusa Botnet Is Back with Ransomware Capabilities

Although Still ‘Under Construction’, the Botnet Shows DDoS, Ransomware, and Bruteforce Functions.

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SYN Flood Explained. How to Prevent this Attack from Taking over your Server

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Hackers Stole GitHub Desktop and Atom Code-Signing Certificates

The Company Is Taking Preventive Measures by Revoking the Exposed Certificates.

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What Is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?

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NY Man Admits to Leading Massive Credit Card Scam that Impacted Thousands

The Scam Led to a Loss of $1.5 Million and Impacted 4,000 Account Holders.

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Static Vs Dynamic IPs: Differences, Similarities and Cybersecurity Considerations

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Chick-fil-A Is Investigating Suspicious Activity on Customer Accounts

Customers Are Urged to Change Passwords and Remove Credit Cards from their Accounts.