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Researchers have discovered a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet, used over three campaigns in 2022, and likely operated by the same threat actor.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Hackers respond to ESXiArgs ransomware decryptors with new variant malware
The fight between hackers and the various groups who oppose them has always been a game of back and forth. The developments around a recent ransomware exploit are a ...
David Hollingworth • Tue, 14 Feb 2023
OneNote files are now being used to spread malware
Security researchers have been monitoring the rise of a new technique for spreading malware, using Microsoft’s OneNote to deliver malicious payloads to unsuspecting ...
David Hollingworth • Mon, 30 Jan 2023
eSafety and the AFP want parents to talk about online safety with their kids
With children returning to school at the end of January, the Australian Federal Police and the eSafety commissioner are taking the chance to promote online safety for ...
David Hollingworth • Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Chinese hackers update Turian backdoor to access Iranian networks
Chinese hacking group Playful Taurus updated its Turian backdoor, alongside adding new command and control nodes to its infrastructure.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 19 Jan 2023
Avast releases free decoder for BianLian ransomware
Avast’s Threat Research team has released a free executable for decoding files encrypted by BianLian ransomware.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 17 Jan 2023
BitRAT operators now using stolen bank details as a lure
Researchers at Qualys have uncovered a new technique employed by users of the well-established Trojan BitRAT.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 06 Jan 2023
WordPress sites targeted by new Linux-based Trojan
WordPress-based websites are being targeted by a new form of Linux malware, researchers reveal.
Daniel Croft • Tue, 03 Jan 2023
What is blockchain security technology?
Everyone is concerned about cyber security, which is understandable, given the growth in cyber attacks. But it appears that anytime a new development occurs, people ...
Nicole Comendador • Mon, 02 Jan 2023
Ransomware groups bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations with new exploit
A new exploit that allows bad actors to use Outlook Web Access to remotely run code on the Microsoft Exchange Server has been discovered by security researchers at ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 30 Dec 2022
Chilean telescope back online after cyber attack
The ALMA telescope in Chile has finally come back online after spending two months out of operation due to a cyber attack.
Liam McAneny • Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Google announces client-side encryption for Gmail is now in beta
Google revealed last week that it is expanding client-side encryption access on a range of its web-based platforms. The encryption is in its beta phase and is now ...
Reporter • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on federal government devices
Following a number of US states banning TikTok, the US Senate has just unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese social media app on government devices.
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