New Spectre Vulnerability Let Hackers Attack Billions of Computers
The teams of security researchers at the University of Virginia and California (USA) have recently identified a very new Spectre-like attack on computer
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Ryuk Ransomware Attack Sprung by Frugal Student
The student opted for “free” software packed with a keylogger that grabbed credentials later used by “Totoro” to get into a biomolecular institute.
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Hundreds of Millions of Dell Computers Potentially Vulnerable to Attack
Hardware maker has issued an update to fix multiple critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities that have gone undetected since 2009.
Source: Dark Reading
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Apple Fixes Zero‑Day Security Bugs Under Active Attack
On Monday, Apple released a quartet of unscheduled updates for iOS, macOS, and watchOS, slapping security patches on flaws in its WebKit browser
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Researchers Explore Active Directory Attack Vectors
Incident responders who investigate attacks targeting Active Directory discuss methods used to gain entry, elevate privileges, and control target systems.
Source: Dark
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Zero-Day Flaws in SonicWall Email Security Tool Under Attack
Three zero-day vulnerabilities helped an attacker install a backdoor, access files and emails, and move laterally into a target network.
Source: Dark
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Operation Overtrap – Hackers Attack Online Banking Users Via Bottle Exploit Kit & Banking Malware
Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro have recently found a new malicious campaign, through which threat actors can trap or infect its victims with
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US Formally Attributes SolarWinds Attack to Russian Intelligence Agency
Treasury Department slaps sanctions on IT security firms that it says supported Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service carry out the attacks.
Source: Dark
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CISA Urges Caution for Security Researchers Targeted in Attack Campaign
The agency urges researchers to take precautions amid an ongoing targeted threat campaign.
Source: Dark Reading – Threat Intelligence – CISA Urges
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DNS Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Internet-Connected Devices to Attack
Researchers uncover a fresh set of nine vulnerabilities in four TCP/IP stacks that are widely used in everything from powerful servers and firewalls
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