Researchers Uncover Chinese Hacking Group Spying Organizations
Researchers from SentinelLabs have uncovered the activities of a Chinese-speaking threat actor named Aoqin Dragon. The group’s malicious activity, dating back to 2013, focused on cyber espionage and targeted government, education, and telecommunications organizations based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Australia. Since 2012, the gang has used three different infection methods: the first […]
New Microsoft Defender Feature Helps To Isolate Hacked, Vulnerable Devices
A new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) feature will help organizations prevent attackers and malware from using compromised or vulnerable systems to move through networks. Once compromised vulnerable Windows devices are contained by the new feature, the enterprise endpoint security platform will instruct Windows systems on the network to block all communication to and from […]
Microsoft Unveils New Notepad, Media Player Updates For Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft is launching new updates to Windows 11 Notepad and Media Player applications that will be accessible to Windows Insiders. Notepad versions 11.2204 and higher will offer Native ARM64 support and better performance for all release channels. Insiders will also enjoy additional performance improvements in versions 11.2205 and higher especially when replacing large volumes of […]
Ransomware Use Roblox’s In-game Robux Currency To Sell Decryptor
The WannaFriendMe ransomware requires that victims buy a decryptor from Roblox’s Game Pass store using the service’s in-game Robux currency. When visiting the URL of the Roblox Game Pass Store, the victims will see the ‘Ryuk Decryptor’ which is sold under the username ‘iRazormind’ for 1,499 Robux and was last updated on June 5. According […]
Quantum Chip Perform 9,000 Years Task In 36 Microseconds
Xanadu’s quantum chip Borealis was able to perform a benchmark task that would take over 9,000 years in 36 microseconds. The new development therefore dispels widespread assumptions that quantum computers are exaggerated. Quantum computers are described as the new generation of computers. Quantum computers can perform very complex calculations extremely quickly and solve the problems […]
UK Ministry of Defence Get First Quantum Computer
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has acquired the government’s first quantum computer thanks to a partnership with British company Orca Computing. The MoD will work with Orca to explore applications for quantum technology in defence, and the Ministry will also work with Orca’s small PT-1 quantum computer which Orca says is the first of […]
Hacker Use Fake Facebook Landing Page To Steal 1 Million Facebook Account Credentials
A fake Facebook landing page was used by an attacker to steal one million Facebook login credentials over a period of just four months. According to anti-phishing firm PIXM, the fake Facebook login portal was used to trick unsuspecting users into entering their account details to steal their data. The fake landing page was modified […]
Manual Solutions To Administrative Tasks Triggers Likely Resignation From Bank Workers
According to a survey conducted by Zebra Technologies, 20% of bank employees have considered quoting their work as administrative tasks are done manually, resulting in inaccuracies and longer waiting times for customers. Major findings from the survey include the fact that almost 80% of banks use a manual scheduling process that does not allow team […]
Cyber Security Today, June 10, 2022 – The Emotet botnet is spreading
This episode reports on the continued rise of the Emotet botnet, more malware going after vulnerabilities in Confluence and a Facebook scam
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