An updated version of macOS stealer malware called Atomic Stealer (or AMOS) is being distributed through a new malvertising campaign. The authors of the program appear to be actively maintaining and updating malware. When the creators of AMOS found…
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W3LL Store: Unmasking a Covert Phishing Operation Targeting 8,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts
A hitherto undisclosed “phishing empire” has been identified in a series of cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 business email accounts spanning six years. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the threat actor established an underground market called…
Check Point to Acquire Cyber Startup Atmosec to Boost Its SaaS Security Offering
Check Point Software intends to acquire an early-stage SaaS security business founded by former Armis leaders in order to anticipate and combat malicious application threats. According to Vice President of Product Management Eyal Manor, the Silicon Valley-based platform security…
North Korean Hackers Steal Crypto to Fund ‘Nuclear Weapon Program’
North Korea based hackers have reportedly carried out another attack, stealing hundreds of millions in crypto in order to fund their regime’s ‘nuclear weapon program.’ According to blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, almost 20% of all cryptocurrency stolen this year,…
The Rise of AI-Powered Narcissism: Exploring the Impact of Digital Clones on Our Psychology
Are we entering a new age of AI-powered narcissism? This is a question that has been raised by Dazed in their recent article. The rise of AI-powered clones and their potential impact on our psychology is a topic that has…
Privacy Class Action Targets OpenAI and Microsoft
A new consumer privacy class action lawsuit has targeted OpenAI and Microsoft, which is a significant step. This legal action is a response to alleged privacy violations in how they handled user data, and it could be a turning point…
Apple Patch Zero-Day Flaws Exploited for Pegasus Spyware on iPhones
On Thursday, Apple urgently issued security patches for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. These updates were released in response to the exploitation of two previously unknown vulnerabilities in the wild. These flaws were utilized to deploy NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware,…
UK Military Data Breach via Outdated Windows 7 System
A Windows 7 machine belonging to a high-security fencing company was the stunning weak link in a shocking cybersecurity incident that exposed vital military data. This hack not only underlines the need for organizations, including those that don’t seem to…
Dallas Ransomware Attack: Hackers Steal 800K City Files
Hackers who targeted the City of Dallas in the alleged ransomware attack have stolen nearly 1.2 terabytes of data, which equals a sum of 819,000 files, reports City officials. City’s Chief Information Officer Bill Zielinski describes that the threat actors…
How to Protect Your Personal Financial Information from Data Brokers
In today’s digital age, personal information is a hot commodity. Data brokers buy and sell this information, often without our knowledge or consent. This can include sensitive financial information, which can be used for identity theft or other fraudulent activities.…