The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Fake Palo Alto GlobalProtect used as lure to backdoor enterprises

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Threat actors target Middle Eastern organizations with malware disguised as the legitimate Palo Alto GlobalProtect Tool that can steal data and execute remote PowerShell commands to infiltrate internal networks further.

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Understanding email threats: The foundation of email security

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In today's digital landscape, email remains a fundamental communication tool for businesses. However, its ubiquity makes it a prime target for cyber threats. Understanding these threats is the first step in fortifying your email security. In this blog post, we'll explore the technical intricacies of various email threats and how you can protect your business from these ever-evolving dangers. 

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Malware dev lures child exploiters into honeytrap to extort them

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You rarely root for a cybercriminal, but a new malware campaign targeting child exploiters doesn't make you feel bad for the victims.

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GitHub comments abused to push malware via Microsoft repo URLs

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A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute malware using URLs associated with a Microsoft repository, making the files appear trustworthy.

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Google Chrome gets real-time phishing protection later this month

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Google will roll out a Safe Browsing update later this month that will provide real-time malware and phishing protection to all Chrome users, without compromising their browsing privacy.

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New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update

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A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.


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Blackwood hackers hijack WPS Office update to install malware

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A previously unknown advanced threat actor tracked as 'Blackwood' is using sophisticated malware called NSPX30 in cyberespionage attacks against companies and individuals.


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Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks

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Microsoft has again disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler after multiple financially motivated threat groups abused it to infect Windows users with malware. 

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New NKAbuse malware abuses NKN blockchain for stealthy comms

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A new Go-based multi-platform malware identified as 'NKAbuse' is the first malware abusing NKN (New Kind of Network) technology for data exchange, making it a stealthy threat. 

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Lumma Stealer malware now uses trigonometry to evade detection

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The Lumma information-stealing malware is now using an interesting tactic to evade detection by security software - the measuring of mouse movements using trigonometry to determine if the malware is running on a real machine or an antivirus sandbox. 

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Qubitstrike attacks rootkit Jupyter Linux servers to steal credentials

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Hackers are scanning for internet-exposed Jupyter Notebooks to breach servers and deploy a cocktail of malware consisting of a Linux rootkit, crypto miners, and password-stealing scripts. 

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New WordPress backdoor creates rogue admin to hijack websites

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A new malware has been posing as a legitimate caching plugin to target WordPress sites, allowing threat actors to create an administrator account and control the site's activity. 

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Bing Chat responses infiltrated by ads pushing malware

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Malicious advertisements are now being injected into Microsoft's AI-powered Bing Chat responses, promoting fake download sites that distribute malware. 

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CISA: New Whirlpool backdoor used in Barracuda ESG hacks

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The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has discovered that the backdoor malware named 'Whirlpool' used in attacks on compromised Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) devices. 

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