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China-linked APT41 used Google Calendar as C2 to control its TOUGHPROGRESS malware

Google says China-linked group APT41 controlled malware via Google Calendar to target governments through a hacked site. Google warns that…

7 months ago

New AyySSHush botnet compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers, adding a persistent SSH backdoor.

GreyNoise researchers warn of a new AyySSHush botnet compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers, adding a persistent SSH backdoor. GreyNoise discovered the…

7 months ago

Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry

The Czech government condemned China after linking cyber espionage group APT31 to a cyberattack on its critical infrastructure. The Czech…

7 months ago

New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices

PumaBot targets Linux IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine crypto. Darktrace researchers discovered…

7 months ago

App Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 years

Apple blocked over $9B in fraud in 5 years, including $2B in 2024, stopping scams from deceptive apps to fake…

7 months ago

Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware

Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. DomainTools…

7 months ago

DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers

Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers…

7 months ago

Russia-linked APT Laundry Bear linked to 2024 Dutch Police attack

A new Russia-linked APT group, tracked as Laundry Bear, has been linked to a Dutch police security breach in September…

7 months ago

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn't paid the ransom, nearly a month after…

7 months ago

Crooks stole over $200 million from crypto exchange Cetus Protocol

Cetus Protocol reported a $223 million crypto theft and is offering to drop legal action if the stolen funds are…

7 months ago

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