Category: News

‘Trojan Source’ Hides Invisible Bugs in Source Code

The old RLO trick of exploiting how Unicode handles script ordering and a related homoglyph attack can imperceptibly switch the real name of malware.

Google Chrome is Abused to Deliver Malware as ‘Legit’ Win 10 App

Malware delivered via a compromised website on Chrome browsers can bypass User Account Controls to infect systems and steal sensitive data, such as credentials and cryptocurrency.

All Sectors Are Now Prey as Cyber Threats Expand Targeting

Aamir Lakhani, security researcher at Fortinet, says no sector is off limits these days: It’s time for everyone to strengthen the kill chain.

Suspected REvil Gang Insider Identified

German investigators have identified a deep-pocketed, big-spending Russian billionaire whom they suspect of being a core member of the REvil ransomware gang.

EU’s Green Pass Vaccination ID Private Key Leaked

The private key used to sign the vaccine passports was leaked and is being passed around to create fake passes for the likes of Mickey Mouse and Adolf Hitler.

Grief Ransomware Targets NRA

Grief, a ransomware group with ties to Russia-based Evil Corp, claims to have stolen data from the gun-rights group and has posted files on its dark web site. 

WordPress Plugin Bug Lets Subscribers Wipe Sites

The flaw, found in the Hashthemes Demo Importer plugin, allows any authenticated user to exsanguinate a vulnerable WordPress site, deleting nearly all database content and uploaded media.

Teen Rakes in $2.74M Worth of Bitcoin in Phishing Scam

The kid was busted after abusing Google Ads to lure users to his fake gift card site. 

Ransomware Attacks Are Evolving. Your Security Strategy Should, Too

Defending against ransomware will take a move to zero-trust, argues Daniel Spicer, CSO, Ivanti.

Adobe’s Surprise Security Bulletin Dominated by Critical Patches

Out of 92 security vulnerabilities, 66 are rated critical in severity, mostly allowing code execution. The most severe can lead to information disclosure.