September 24, 2024 at 07:06AM Windows users in the US are frustrated by the abrupt switch from Kaspersky to UltraAV antivirus, following Kaspersky’s ban over Russian government ties. Users express discontent over the unexpected transition, difficulty removing UltraAV, and suspicions of its control over their devices. Expert opinions highlight concerns over security and transparency in … Read more
September 22, 2024 at 08:59PM macOS Sequoia (macOS 15) has experienced security software issues on updated Apple systems, causing network connectivity problems and software incompatibility. Microsoft and ESET have posted bulletins addressing networking issues. Apple released the update despite being aware of the reported problems. In other news, Craig Newmark has pledged $100M for cyber … Read more
January 25, 2024 at 07:08PM Former Trickbot developer Vladimir Dunaev from Russia sentenced to five years and four months in the US for infecting American hospitals and businesses with ransomware and other malware, causing millions in losses. He provided specialized services for the criminal gang, including recruiting coders, managing servers, and developing browser modifications to … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 09:19AM Threat actors known as Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan called Silver RAT, designed to bypass security software and launch hidden applications. The group also offers services such as the distribution of cracked RATs and social media bots used for promoting illicit activities. Silver RAT was first observed … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 06:24AM Three new malicious packages discovered in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository can deploy a cryptocurrency miner on affected Linux devices. The packages, modularseven, driftme, and catme, attracted 431 downloads before being removed. They conceal their payload, deploy a CoinMiner executable, and persistently exploit devices, evading detection and security software. … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 01:45PM Zip Security, a startup based in New York City and Washington DC, has raised $7.7 million in a financing round led by General Catalyst. The company aims to provide affordable and accessible cybersecurity solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Zip offers a SaaS platform and service that minimizes the … Read more
November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM The North Korean hacking group, Lazarus, has been using new macOS and Windows malware in recent attacks, according to security researchers. In one attack, Lazarus targeted blockchain engineers at a cryptocurrency exchange platform by impersonating members of the blockchain community and convincing the victim to download an archive containing malicious … Read more