Hackers Are Exploiting PwnKit Linux Vulnerability: CISA Warns
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that attackers are actively exploring the very vulnerable Linux flaw known as PwnKit in the wild. The CISA also gave all Federal Civilian Executive Branch Agencies (FCEB) until July 18 to patch their Linux servers against PwnKit and block exploitation attempts. Although addressed to federal agencies, […]
YTStealer Malware Targets YouTube Creators
A report from Intezer has provided further analysis on a new information stealing malware called YTStealer. YTStealer attempt to steal YouTube content creators’ authentication tokens and hijack their accounts. As YTStealer focuses on one target, the malware authors are therefore able to make their token theft operation very effective by incorporating advanced, specialized tricks. Since […]
New Crypto Anti Money Laundering Rules Get EU Backing
The European Union reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday on anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrencies. This would compel crypto firms to check their customers’ identities, as a means of regulating the industry. Opposed by major U.S. exchange Coinbase Global Inc, the rules would also require crypto companies to report suspicious transactions to regulators, in an […]
New Firefox Privacy Feature Strip Tracking Parameters From URLs
Mozilla has included the new Query Parameter Stripping feature in the latest Firefox 102 update. The feature automatically removes various query parameters that are used to track URLs when users open them either by clicking a link or simply by pasting the URL into the address bar. Once enabled, Mozilla Firefox removes various tracking parameters […]
Walmart Denies Yanluowang Ransomware Attack
Walmart has denied that it suffered from a ransomware attack launched by the Yanluowang gang. Clarification became necessary after the Yanluowang ransomware gang posted an entry to their data leak website on Monday, claiming that they breached the retailer and encrypted between 40,000 and 50,000 devices. In a statement, Walmart denied the claims. Walmart stated […]
AMD Investigates RansomHouse Gang Cyberattack Claims
Semiconductor giant AMD is investigating a cyberattack claim from RansomHouse gang involving the theft of 450 GB of data from the company in 2021. RansomHouse is a data extortion group that breaks through corporate networks, steals data and demands ransom. Furthermore, the group has drawn attention to the decision to sell the data for a well-known […]
65% Of Remote Tech Workers Demand 20% Raise To Fully Return to Office
Tech workers who now work remotely say that companies need to sweeten the pot to make them return to full-time work in the office. 65% said it would require an increase of 20% or more to have them back in the office from Monday to Friday, and 6% said that no amount of money would […]
ZuoRAT Malware Targets SOHO Routers To Infiltrate Networks
Researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs threat intelligence unit have discovered a remote access trojan (RAT) called ZuoRAT. The malware targets remote employees by exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched small office/home office (SOHO) routers. The researchers estimate that at least 80 targets were affected by the campaign. Lumen believes that the capabilities of the malware suggest […]
Consumer Groups Take Action Against Google Over Account Registration Process
Google is facing action from a coalition of ten European consumer organizations over its account sign-up process. The European Consumer Organization (BEUC), which is coordinating the coalition, argues that the language used by Google when registering is “unclear, incomplete and misleading” and leads many consumers to choose options that are less privacy-friendly. BEUC believes sign-up […]
Google Announces Switch To Android App Update
Google has announced a new update to its Switch to Android app for the iPhone. The new update eliminates the need for a pixel phone to move data. Now, users can move their data from an iPhone to an Android device as long as the device runs Android 12 or higher. Specifically, the app will […]
