A new malware distribution campaign uses fake Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive errors to trick users into running malicious PowerShell “fixes” that install malware. The new campaign was observed being used by multiple threat actors, including those behind ClearFake, a new attack cluster called ClickFix, and the TA571 threat actor, known for operating as a…

Crypto investing faces significant security challenges, including a steep learning curve, lack of traditional advisor support, and market volatility. In 2022 alone, $3.8 billion was stolen in crypto hacks, with decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms being primary targets. To protect oneself, it is recommended that you remain cautious of too-good-to-be-true opportunities, conduct thorough research, and avoid…

Two men have been charged in a Chicago federal court for operating “Empire Market,” a dark web marketplace that facilitated over $430 million in illegal transactions between February 2018 and August 2020. Empire Market was a popular dark web marketplace that sold illegal drugs, chemicals, jewelry, credit card numbers, counterfeit money bills, malware, and other…

Panera Bread, an American chain of fast food restaurants, most likely paid a ransom after being hit by a ransomware attack, suggests language used an internal email sent to employees. Last week, Panera began sending data breach notifications to employees, warning that threat actors stole personal information in a March cyberattack that included names and…

A group of suspected Chinese cyberespionage actors named ‘Velvet Ant’ are deploying custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to gain a persistent connection to the internal network and steal data. According to a Sygnia report who discovered the intrusion after they were called in to investigate the cyberattack, Velvet Ant established multiple footholds using various…