Recent Security News
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Fast-Growing RA Ransomware Group Goes Global
March 5, 2024 at 01:10PM The RA World ransomware group, formed in April, has significantly expanded its attack scope. Targeting global organizations, the group recently launched sophisticated cyberattacks, notably in Latin America’s healthcare sector. With a focus on the US and adoption of double-extortion tactics, it poses a major threat, emphasizing the need for robust…
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US accuses Army vet cyber-Casanova of sharing Russia-Ukraine war secrets
March 5, 2024 at 12:15PM 63-year-old David Franklin Slater, a former US military member, faces prison time for allegedly sharing classified national defense information (NDI) with a person he believed to be a woman in Ukraine via a dating app. This included data about the war in Ukraine and military targets. He could face up…
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Hackers Exploit ConnectWise ScreenConnect Flaws to Deploy TODDLERSHARK Malware
March 5, 2024 at 12:04PM North Korean threat actors have exploited ConnectWise ScreenConnect’s security flaws to launch TODDLERSHARK malware, overlapping with known Kimsuky malware BabyShark and ReconShark. Exploiting exposed setup wizard, threat actors execute VB-based malware, gaining ‘hands on keyboard’ access. Toddlershark exhibits polymorphic behavior and is used for reconnaissance. NIS accuses North Korea of…
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Hackers abuse QEMU to covertly tunnel network traffic in cyberattacks
March 5, 2024 at 11:50AM Malicious actors used QEMU as a tunneling tool to establish a network tunnel in a cyberattack on a large company. This unusual case demonstrates the diverse methods attackers use to evade detection. Kaspersky analysts discovered the attack and emphasized the need for multi-level protection, including 24/7 network monitoring, to defend…
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IP address X-posure now a feature on Musk’s social media platform
March 5, 2024 at 11:27AM Audio and video calling features initially for X Premium users on Elon Musk’s Twitter are now available to all users, but concerns about IP exposure have emerged. Enabling the features could potentially expose users to trolls and make tracking easier. Enhanced call privacy is disabled by default, and users are…