Recent Security News
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Trojanized CPU-Z app on fake Windows news site pushed by Google
November 9, 2023 at 11:15AM A threat actor has been using Google Ads to distribute a trojanized version of the CPU-Z tool, delivering the Redline info-stealing malware. Malicious ads redirect victims to a cloned copy of a legitimate Windows news site, where they are prompted to download a digitally-signed CPU-Z installer. This installer contains a…
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Worldwide Hacktivists Take Sides Over Gaza, With Little to Show for It
November 9, 2023 at 10:59AM Hacktivists from various regions are claiming cyberattacks in support of Palestine or Israel during the Gaza war. However, researchers at SecurityScorecard have found little evidence to support these claims. Hacktivist operations have also been reported in Muslim-majority countries, with some claiming data breaches and others demonstrating access to industrial infrastructure…
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‘BlazeStealer’ Malware Delivered to Python Developers Looking for Obfuscation Tools
November 9, 2023 at 09:42AM Malicious Python packages posing as obfuscators are being used to target developers, according to cybersecurity firm Checkmarx. These packages deploy a payload called ‘BlazeStealer’, which allows the attackers to control infected systems and spy on victims. The malware can steal system information, passwords, files, capture screenshots, and even control the…
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Major ChatGPT Outage Caused by DDoS Attack
November 9, 2023 at 09:42AM OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its API experienced a major outage due to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The hacker group Anonymous Sudan claimed responsibility, stating reasons such as OpenAI being an American organization and alleged cooperation with Israel. However, some believe Anonymous Sudan is actually linked to Russian hackers, possibly even…