Feb 27, 2024NewsroomCloud Security / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes nations have released a joint advisory detailing the evolving tactics of the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT29. The hacking outfit, also known as BlueBravo, Cloaked Ursa, Cozy Bear, Midnight Blizzard (formerly Nobelium), and The Dukes, is assessed to…
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Follow this user-friendly guide for installing SSL on Nginx. Get your SSL certificate ready and use our easy instructions for SSL installation on NGINX web server. Ensuring the safety of your Nginx web server is extremely important for protecting sensitive data. You can boost your site’s trustworthiness and ensure user data confidentiality through robust security…
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Feb 27, 2024NewsroomWebsite Security / Cryptojacking A critical security flaw has been disclosed in a popular WordPress plugin called Ultimate Member that has more than 200,000 active installations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-1071, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10. Security researcher Christiaan Swiers has been credited with discovering and…
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Cost to join: Annual individual membership, $1,250. FirstBoard.io bills itself as a “curated collective of female tech founders, CXOs, and operating leaders working together to increase female representation on company boards” in a variety of industries, including cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, robotics, and internet of things. Founded in 2020 by Rita Scroggin, an…
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Malware, a term encompassing harmful software, poses threats from viruses to ransomware. It extends beyond desktops to mobile devices, emphasizing the need for robust protection. From spyware to adware, different malware types exploit vulnerabilities differently. Detection involves visible symptoms and antivirus software, while removal strategies include disconnecting from the internet, running a malware scanner, and…
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A group of attackers targeting Ukraine-affiliated organizations has been delivering malicious payloads hidden within the pixels of image files. Known as steganography, it is just one of many advanced techniques the group uses to evade detection as part of a malware loader known as IDAT. Tracked as UAC-0184 by several security firms, as well as…
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Always be wary of opening unsolicited attachments – they might harbour malware. That’s a message that is being strongly underlined once again, following the discovery of a cybercrime campaign that is using the cover of travel service providers. Security researchers at Forcepoint say that they have uncovered evidence that malicious hackers are sending out poisoned…
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The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Exploring advanced AI tactics in social engineering and effective strategies for cyber defense Long-standing as a significant threat in the business world, social…
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Feb 26, 2024The Hacker NewsSteganography / Malware Ukrainian entities based in Finland have been targeted as part of a malicious campaign distributing a commercial remote access trojan known as Remcos RAT using a malware loader called IDAT Loader. The attack has been attributed to a threat actor tracked by the Computer Emergency Response Team of…
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Surprise! The LockBit ransomware group has re-emerged, just days after a high-profile law enforcement operation seized control of its infrastructure and disrupted its operations. “Operation Cronos” saw global agencies around the world work together to seize control of LockBit’s website, where information had been published about ransomware victims and their stolen data, possibly leaving many…
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