Qualcomm Chip Bug Opens Android Fans to Eavesdropping
A malicious app can exploit the issue, which could affect up to 30 percent of Android phones.
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Malware
Ryuk Ransomware Attack Sprung by Frugal Student
The student opted for “free” software packed with a keylogger that grabbed credentials later used by “Totoro” to get into a biomolecular institute.
Read MoreNew Crypto-Stealer ‘Panda’ Spread via Discord
PandaStealer is delivered in rigged Excel files masquerading as business quotes, bent on stealing victims’ cryptocurrency and other info.
Read MoreGlobal Phishing Attacks Spawn Three New Malware Strains
The never-seen malware strains have "professionally coded sophistication" and were launched by a well-resourced APT using nearly 50 domains, one hijacked.
Read MoreScripps Health Cyberattack Causes Widespread Hospital Outages
The San Diego-based hospital system diverted ambulances to other medical centers after a suspected ransomware attack.
Read MoreNew Buer Malware Downloader Rewritten in E-Z Rust Language
It’s coming in emails disguised as DHL Support shipping notices and is apparently getting prepped for leasing on the underground.
Read MorePortDoor Espionage Malware Takes Aim at Russian Defense Sector
The stealthy backdoor is likely being used by Chinese APTs, researchers said.
Read MoreWeSteal: A Cryptocurrency-Stealing Tool That Does Just That
The developer of the WeSteal cryptocurrency stealer can’t be bothered with fancy talk: they say flat-out that it’s “the leading way to make money in 2021”.
Read MoreIs the SolarWinds Hack Really a Seismic Shift?
Oliver Tavakoli, CTO of Vectra AI, discusses the massive supply-chain hack’s legacy and ramifications for security professionals.
Read MoreBabuk Ransomware Gang Mulls Retirement
The RaaS operators have been posting, tweaking and taking down a goodbye note, saying that they’ll be open-sourcing their data encryption malware for other crooks to use.
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