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Hackers Could Locally Exploit a New Windows Spooler Vulnerability

The Windows Spooler Saga Goes On with One More Hit: CVE-2021-34481 Targets Locally Exploitation of System Privileges.

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IoT Malware Infections Increased by 700% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Most of the Risky IoT Traffic Came from Manufacturing and Retail Devices, Including 3D Printers, Barcode Readers, and Payment Terminal Devices.

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The HelloKitty Ransomware Linux Version Targets VMware ESXi Servers

The Ransomware Gang Uses a Linux Variant That Targets VMware’s ESXi Virtual Machine Platform.

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DevilsTongue Spyware Targets Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

A New Malware Linked to an Israeli-based Company Targets Zero-Day Flaws in Windows Systems: DevilsTongue Spyware in Plain Sight

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WooCommerce Fixes Bug Affecting Millions of WordPress Websites

Publishers Using WooCommerce are Strongly Advised to Update Their Plugins.

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Social Security Numbers Exposed Following Tulsa Ransomware Attack

The Social Security Numbers Were Included in Online Police Reports Submitted Between January 1st, 2015 – May 6th, 2021.

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25 Free & Open Source Cybersecurity Tools for Businesses

Check Out These Free & Open Source Cybersecurity Tools That Can Help You Stay Safe From Cybersecurity Threats.

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Asian Government Entities Targeted by Chinese Cyberspies in APT Campaign

A Wide-scale APT Campaign Hits Targets Located in the Philippines and Myanmar.

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White House Announces Ransomware Task Force

In the Past Seven Months, the Surge of Ransomware Attacks Has Shut Down Large Sectors of the American Economy, with Threat Actors Taking Advantage of Poorly Implemented Security Measures.

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Romanian Cryptojacking Gang Targets Linux-machines with Weak Passwords

If You Have a Linux-based Machine and You Know that Strong Passwords Are Not Your “Strong” Point, Then You May Be the Next Victim!

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Marvel’s Newest Movie Black Widow Served with a Side of Malware

Hackers Use Marvel’s Black Widow Movie to Spread Malware Infections, Research Shows.

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New Joker Malware Variant Targets Android Apps

Security Researchers Revealed That the Joker Mobile Trojan Is Back on Google Play, with New Approaches to Skirt Past Google’s App-Vetting Process.

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Ransomware Campaign Poses a Threat to EOL 8.x Firmware: SonicWall Security Notification Released

New SonicWall Security Notification Points Out to a Ransomware Risk that Targets Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) Devices.

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Hancitor Is Using Well-Known Tricks to Spread Malware

Hancitor Has Been Using Cookies to Prevent URL Scraping.

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BazarBackdoor Uses Nested RAR and ZIP Archives to Sneak in

The Nested Archive Method Became Popular as It Is Able to Trick Email Security Gateways Into Mislabeling Malicious Attachments as Clean.

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What Is Biometric Authentication? A Complete Overview

Advantages & Disadvantages of Biometric Authentication. Use Cases and How Popular Biometric Methods Work.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Banking Malware That Can Empty Your Bank Account

“It Can’t Happen to Me” Is Not a Good Defense Strategy against Banking Malware. Learn How Banking Trojans Work and What Are the Most Dangerous Malware Families!

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What Is Session Hijacking. Session Hijacking Types

Don’t Let the Bad Guys Have Their Way with Your Account.

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TrickBot Emerges with a New Update

Cybersecurity Analysts Have Recently Discovered That Trickbot Malware Is Stealthy Working to Revamp Its Attack Infrastructure.

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Ring Doorbell Encryption Now Provided by Amazon

Amazon Has Listened to the Ceaseless Requests on Encrypting Its Ring Doorbell Video and Audio Traffic and Now Has Launched End-to-End Encryption (E2EE).

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Heimdal™ Is Launching Its Official Channel Partners Accelerator

The Launch of the Channel Partners Accelerator and Its Significance. A Word from Ruth Schofield, UK & Ireland Country Manager.

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A Windows Hello Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Was Fixed by Microsoft

The Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Was Able to Let Threat Actors Spoof A Target’s Identity by Tricking the Face Recognition Mechanism.

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Adobe Issued Security Updates for 28 Vulnerabilities in 6 Programs

Users Are Recommended to Immediately Update Their Software Installations to the Newest Versions.

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CISA Emergency Directive Points Out to PrintNightmare: Federal Agencies Required to Take Immediate Action

CISA Has Issued Emergency Directive 21-04 to Ask U.S. Federal Agencies to Immediately Apply All Microsoft Updates to Mitigate PrintNightmare.

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Dark Web User ‘The Bull’ Charged for Selling Insider Stock Info

The Greek Man Known as ‘The Bull’ Sold Information Via Illegal Marketplaces and Through an Encrypted Messaging Platform.

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Hackers Are Using the New SolarWinds Zero-day Vulnerability to Target US Defence Organizations

It Seems That China-Based Hackers Are Actively Targeting US Defence and Software Companies.

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REvil Ransomware Websites Mysteriously Gone Offline

The Shutdown Took Place on July 13th At Approximately 01:00 AM EST, Which Is 08:00 AM Moscow Time.

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New BIOPASS RAT Malware Sniffs Victims via Live Streams

The Malware Can Also Steal Private Data from Web Browsers and Instant Messaging Apps.

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A 'Potential Ransomware Pandemic' Must Be Prevented, Interpol Urges

Police Agencies and Industry Partners are Urged to Join Forces in Preventing What May Become a Future Ransomware Pandemic.

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Theft of Customer Data Is a Growing Risk for U.S. Health Insurers

Researchers Say Health Insurers Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks.

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