Category: News

BrakTooth Bluetooth Bugs Bite: Exploit Code, PoC Released

CISA is urging vendors to patch, given the release of public exploit code & a proof of concept tool for bugs that open billions of devices – phones, PCs, toys,…
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Beyond the Basics: Tips for Building Advanced Ransomware Resiliency

Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at ThycoticCentrify, offers advice on least privilege, automation, application control and more.

Google Ads for Faux Cryptowallets Net Scammers At Least $500K

Malicious Phantom, MetaMask cryptowallets are on the prowl to drain victim funds. 

Proofpoint Phish Harvests Microsoft O365, Google Logins

A savvy campaign impersonating the cybersecurity company skated past Microsoft email security.

Feds Offer $10 Million Bounty for DarkSide Info

The U.S. State Department ups the ante in its hunt for the ransomware perpetrators by offering a sizeable cash sum for locating and arresting leaders of the cybercriminal group.

US Blacklists Pegasus Spyware Maker

NSO Group plans to fight the trade ban, saying it’s “dismayed” and clinging to the mantra that its tools actually help to prevent terrorism and crime.

3 Guideposts for Building a Better Incident-Response Plan

Invest and practice: Grant Oviatt, director of incident-response engagements at Red Canary, lays out the key building blocks for effective IR.

Critical Linux Kernel Bug Allows Remote Takeover

The bug (CVE-2021-43267) exists in a TIPC message type that allows Linux nodes to send cryptographic keys to each other.

Free Discord Nitro Offer Used to Steal Steam Credentials

A fake Steam pop-up prompts users to ‘link’ Discord account for free Nitro subs.

Magecart Credit Card Skimmer Avoids VMs to Fly Under the Radar

The Magecart threat actor uses a browser script to evade detection by researchers and sandboxes so it targets only victims’ machines to steal credentials and personal info.