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A new version of the Medusa DDoS (distributed denial of service) botnet, based on Mirai code, has appeared in the wild, featuring a ransomware module and a Telnet brute-forcer. Medusa is an old malware strain (not to be confused with Read More …
There are many online stories and blog posts teaching people how to make “passive income” by sharing spare computing power and/or unused internet bandwidth. When users willingly or unwillingly install such software on their computers, the systems become agents of Read More …
Toyota’s Global Supplier Preparation Information Management System (GSPIMS) was breached by a security researcher who responsibly reported the issue to the company. GSPIMS is the car manufacturer’s web application that allows employees and suppliers to remotely log in and manage Read More …
There is a vast number of trackers, which gather information about users’ activities online. For all intents and purposes, We have grown accustomed to online service providers, marketing agencies, and analytical companies tracking our every mouse click, our social posts, Read More …
The Clop ransomware gang is now also using a malware variant that explicitly targets Linux servers, but a flaw in the encryption scheme has allowed victims to quietly recover their files for free for months. This new Linux version of Read More …
A top US cyber diplomat said his Twitter account was compromised over the weekend. Nate Fick, the inaugural US ambassador at large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, on Saturday announced the hack of his personal account (not the government agency Read More …
A free tool aims is helping organizations defend against KillNet distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) bots and comes as the US government issued a warning that the Russian cybercrime gang is stepping up its network flooding attacks against hospitals and health clinics. At Read More …
Thousands of computer servers have been targeted by a global ransomware hacking attack targeting VMware ESXi servers, Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) said on Sunday, warning organisations to take action to protect their systems. The hacking attack sought to exploit Read More …
Vesuvius PLC said Monday that it is currently managing a cyber incident that involved unauthorized access to its systems. The U.K. engineered-ceramics manufacturer said as soon as it was aware of the unauthorized activity, it took the necessary steps to Read More …
A marketing survey from digital identity firm Okta fielded in the first quarter of last year highlights dangers that, while hardly unknown, are sobering. The survey and report examined the state of secure identity, and came up with three facts Read More …