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  • "Lookout Discovers Cryptomining Scams Targeting Tens Of Thousands Of Victims Using Hundreds Of Android Apps"

    Researchers at the integrated endpoint-to-cloud security company Lookout identified more than 170 Android apps being used for cryptocurrency mining scams. These apps are categorized into two Android app families, BitScam and CloudScam, and have swindled…

  • "The Top 5 Most Dangerous Criminal Organizations Online Right Now"

    Ransomware attacks continue to grow in size, frequency, and ransom demand. It is essential to understand the groups behind these attacks in order to take them down. The top five most dangerous criminal organizations currently online include DarkSide,…

  • "Cybercriminals Are Deploying Legit Security Tools Far More Than Before, Researchers Conclude"

    According to a report released by researchers at Proofpoint, financially motivated cybercriminals are increasingly using legitimate security tools in the performance of their attacks. The report reveals that there has been a significant increase in…

  • "Lazarus Hackers Target Engineers Using Malware-Laced Job Ads"

    Researchers at AT&T Cybersecurity have discovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting engineering applicants and employees in classified engineering roles across the U.S. and Europe. They revealed that the Lazarus hacking group is behind…

  • "Official Formula 1 App Hacked"

    Fans of Formula One International auto racing were sent strange messages over the holiday weekend after the sport's official app was hacked. A spokesperson for F1 stated that no customer data is believed to have been compromised during the incident. Two…

  • "Researchers Find New Ransomware Variant 'Diavol'"

    Researchers at Fortinet have discovered a new ransomware variant called Diavol, which has been observed targeting organizations since June 2021. Although Diavol is a new ransomware threat, it is believed to have a connection with the Russia-based…

  • "INTERPOL Offers National Cybercrime Strategy Guidebook"

    The International Criminal Police Organization's (INTERPOL) National Cybercrime Strategy Guidebook is a part of phase two of the ASEAN Cyber Capacity Development Project (ACCDP II), the purpose of which is to bolster countries' ability to…

  • "Kaseya Says up to 1,500 Victims Affected by Ransomware, as Biden Directs 'Full Resources' to Investigate"

    A massive ransomware attack has compromised up to 1,500 businesses, according to a Tuesday update from a Florida IT company called Kaseya.  Kaseya offers its VSA platform to managed service providers (MSPs) to whom other companies outsource IT…

  • "Attackers Already Unleashing Malware for Apple macOS M1 Chip"

    The growing popularity of Apple Macs among enterprises is accompanied by the increasing number of malware variants targeting macOS. The arrival of Apple's new ARM64-based M1 processors has come with a new generation of malware specific to macOS. Most…

  • "Building a Better 'Canary Trap'"

    A canary trap in espionage is the spread of multiple versions of false documents to hide a secret. The canary trap technique can be used to detect information leaks or create distractions that conceal valuable information. A team of researchers at…

  • "CISA Begins Cataloging, Publicizing Bad Cyber Practices"

    The U.S. Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is cataloging bad cybersecurity practices to help critical infrastructure providers improve the prioritization of their cybersecurity responsibilities. The…

  • "Smart Home Experiences Over 12,000 Cyber-Attacks in a Week"

    According to a new investigation, smart homes could experience more than 12,000 cyberattacks in a single week. The consumer group Which? partnered with NCC Group and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) to conduct an experiment in which a home was filled with…