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New Mirai botnet variant found operating across 3 different campaigns in 2022

New Mirai botnet variant found operating across 3 different campaigns in 2022

Researchers have discovered a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet, used over three campaigns in 2022, and likely ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 16 Feb 2023
Hackers respond to ESXiArgs ransomware decryptors with new variant malware

Hackers respond to ESXiArgs ransomware decryptors with new variant malware

The fight between hackers and the various groups who oppose them has always been a game of back and forth

David Hollingworth Tue, 14 Feb 2023
OneNote files are now being used to spread malware

OneNote files are now being used to spread malware

Security researchers have been monitoring the rise of a new technique for spreading malware, using Microsoft’s OneNote ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 30 Jan 2023
eSafety and the AFP want parents to talk about online safety with their kids

eSafety and the AFP want parents to talk about online safety with their kids

With children returning to school at the end of January, the Australian Federal Police and the eSafety commissioner are ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Chinese hackers update Turian backdoor to access Iranian networks

Chinese hackers update Turian backdoor to access Iranian networks

Chinese hacking group Playful Taurus updated its Turian backdoor, alongside adding new command and control nodes to its ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 19 Jan 2023
Avast releases free decoder for BianLian ransomware

Avast releases free decoder for BianLian ransomware

Avast’s Threat Research team has released a free executable for decoding files encrypted by BianLian ransomware.

David Hollingworth Tue, 17 Jan 2023
BitRAT operators now using stolen bank details as a lure

BitRAT operators now using stolen bank details as a lure

Researchers at Qualys have uncovered a new technique employed by users of the well-established Trojan BitRAT.

David Hollingworth Fri, 06 Jan 2023
WordPress sites targeted by new Linux-based Trojan

WordPress sites targeted by new Linux-based Trojan

WordPress-based websites are being targeted by a new form of Linux malware, researchers reveal.

Daniel Croft Tue, 03 Jan 2023
What is blockchain security technology?

What is blockchain security technology?

Everyone is concerned about cyber security, which is understandable, given the growth in cyber attacks. But it appears ...

Nicole Comendador Mon, 02 Jan 2023
Ransomware groups bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations with new exploit

Ransomware groups bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations with new exploit

A new exploit that allows bad actors to use Outlook Web Access to remotely run code on the Microsoft Exchange Server has ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 30 Dec 2022
Chilean telescope back online after cyber attack

Chilean telescope back online after cyber attack

The ALMA telescope in Chile has finally come back online after spending two months out of operation due to a cyber ...

Liam McAneny Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Google announces client-side encryption for Gmail is now in beta

Google announces client-side encryption for Gmail is now in beta

Google revealed last week that it is expanding client-side encryption access on a range of its web-based platforms

Reporter Mon, 19 Dec 2022
US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on federal government devices

US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on federal government devices

Following a number of US states banning TikTok, the US Senate has just unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese ...

Reporter Mon, 19 Dec 2022