Recent Security News
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23andMe: ‘Negligent’ Users at Fault for Breach of 6.9M Records
January 5, 2024 at 04:03PM 23andMe denies liability for the leak of users’ genetic records due to credential stuffing, attributing blame to users’ negligent password practices. The company defends against alleged breach of privacy laws, highlighting security features available to users and minimal potential harm from the accessed data. The incident prompts considerations of shared…
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BreachForums admin jailed again for using a VPN, unmonitored PC
January 5, 2024 at 03:08PM BreathForums admin Conor Fitzpatrick was re-arrested for violating pretrial conditions, including using an unmonitored computer and a VPN. He openly admitted to being the threat actor “Pompourin” and creating BreachForums to leak stolen data. Fitzpatrick was charged with theft and sale of sensitive personal information and will remain in custody.…
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North Korea Debuts ‘SpectralBlur’ Malware Amid macOS Onslaught
January 5, 2024 at 03:06PM TA444, a North Korean state-backed threat actor, has introduced “SpectralBlur,” a new macOS-targeting malware. It offers various capabilities, including file upload/download, shell execution, and command execution. This development underscores the group’s consistent generation of proprietary malware. The malware shares similarities with Lazarus Group’s tools, indicating a significant focus on macOS…
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Syrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRAT
January 5, 2024 at 02:23PM The SilverRAT Trojan, with ties to Turkey and Syria, is set to release an updated version allowing for control over Windows systems and Android devices. The sophisticated tool includes features for keylogging, ransomware attacks, anti-antivirus bypasses, and more. The group, Anonymous Arabic, also offers DDoS attacks and operates in various…