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Warning issued as new Pakistan-based malware group hits millions globallyNews Tempting people in with offers of pirated software, the network installs commodity infostealers, according to CloudSEK
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Malware as a service explainedExplainer What is malware as a service (MaaS), why is it so popular with adversaries, and what can businesses do to protect themselves from this growing threat?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Developers face a torrent of malware threats as malicious open source packages surge 188%News Researchers have identified more than 16,000 malicious open source packages across popular ecosystems
By Emma Woollacott Published
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OpenAI is clamping down on ChatGPT accounts used to spread malwareNews Tools like ChatGPT are being used by threat actors to automate and amplify campaigns
By Emma Woollacott Published
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It's been a bad week for ransomware operatorsNews A host of ransomware strains have been neutralized, servers seized, and key players indicted
By Emma Woollacott Published
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What is polymorphic malware?Explainer Polymorphic malware constantly changes its code to avoid detection, making it a top cybersecurity threat that demands advanced, behavior-based defenses
By David Howell Published
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Hackers are using Zoom’s remote control feature to infect devices with malwareNews Security experts have issued an alert over a new social engineering campaign using Zoom’s remote control features to take over victim devices.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Hackers are duping developers with malware-laden coding challengesNews A North Korean state-sponsored group has been targeting crypto developers through fake coding challenges given as part of the recruitment process.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Seized database helps Europol snare botnet customers in ‘Operation Endgame’ follow-up stingNews Europol has detained several people believed to be involved in a botnet operation as part of a follow-up to a major takedown last year.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A new Neptune RAT variant is spreading like wildfireNews Neptune RAT can hijack Windows PCs and steal passwords – and it's spreading fast
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Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networksNews Cybersecurity agencies have issued a stark message that too little is being done to sniff out malware hiding in corporate networks
By Rory Bathgate Published
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