Recent Security News

  • New ‘SpectralBlur’ macOS Backdoor Linked to North Korea

    January 5, 2024 at 08:42AM Security researchers have uncovered SpectralBlur, a new macOS backdoor linked to the North Korean malware family KandyKorn. The malware, with capabilities such as file manipulation and communication with the command-and-control server, shares similarities with KandyKorn. It is believed to be another addition to the arsenal of Lazarus, a prominent North…

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  • Update your white hat hacking skills with $70 off this training bundle

    January 5, 2024 at 08:15AM The Ultimate 2020 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle offers 10 courses taught by cybersecurity experts Nathan House and Joe Parys. The program covers various topics in ethical hacking, network security, Python for web applications, Nmap for network security checks, and certifications like CompTIA’s PenTest+ and Cybersecurity Analyst. Available for $39.99,…

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  • Crypto wallet founder loses $125,000 to fake airdrop website

    January 5, 2024 at 07:18AM Cryptocurrency startup Nest Wallet co-founder, Bill Lou, laments losing $125,000 in a phishing scam while trying to claim a crypto airdrop. Despite believing his own product could have prevented it, others questioned his claim. The incident highlights the rising trend of cryptocurrency scams, cautioning users to be vigilant. (49 words)…

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  • US Says 19 People Charged Following 2019 Takedown of xDedic Cybercrime Marketplace

    January 5, 2024 at 07:18AM The US Justice Department charged 19 individuals in relation to the xDedic cybercrime marketplace takedown in 2019. The marketplace facilitated the sale of stolen server credentials and personal information. Those charged include administrators, buyers, and sellers, with sentences ranging from probation to 78 months in prison. Additionally, extradition is pending…

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  • Ivanti Patches Critical Vulnerability in Endpoint Manager

    January 5, 2024 at 07:18AM Ivanti warned of a critical vulnerability in its Endpoint Manager product, CVE-2023-39336, allowing remote code execution and potential device takeover. The issue affects EPM 2022 Service Update 4 and all prior versions, with a fix available in EPM 2022 Service Update 5. Ivanti restricts details to customers, suggesting proactive patching…

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