Category: News

Thousands of University Wi-Fi Networks Expose Log-In Credentials

Certificate misconfigurations of the EAP protocol in Eduroam (and likely other networks globally) threaten Android and Windows users.

Keep Attackers Out of VPNs: Feds Offer Guidance

The NSA and CISA issued recommendations on choosing and hardening VPNs to prevent nation-state APTs from weaponizing flaws & CVEs to break into protected networks.

Apple AirTag Zero-Day Weaponizes Trackers

Apple’s personal item-tracker devices can be used to deliver malware, slurp credentials, steal tokens and more thanks to XSS.

GriftHorse Money-Stealing Trojan Takes 10M Android Users for a Ride

The mobile malware has fleeced hundreds of millions of dollars from victims globally, using sophisticated techniques.

Conti Ransomware Expands Ability to Blow Up Backups

The Conti ransomware gang has developed novel tactics to demolish backups, especially the Veeam recovery software.

SAS 2021: ‘Tomiris’ Backdoor Linked to SolarWinds Malware

Newly discovered code resembles the Kazuar backdoor and the Sunshuttle second-stage malware distributed by Nobelium in the SolarWinds supply-chain attacks.

Threat Actors Weaponize Telegram Bots to Compromise PayPal Accounts

A campaign is stealing one-time password tokens to gain access to PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay, among others.

How to Prevent Account Takeovers in 2021

Dave Stewart, Approov CEO, lays out six best practices for orgs to avoid costly account takeovers.

Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic and EA Origin Accounts

The BloodyStealer trojan helps cyberattackers go after in-game goods and credits.

SAS 2021: FinSpy Surveillance Kit Re-Emerges Stronger Than Ever

A ‘nearly impossible to analyze’ version of the malware sports a bootkit and ‘steal-everything’ capabilities.