Accenture, a global professional services company, has made a strategic move in the U.K. market by acquiring 6point6, a leading technology consultancy specializing in cloud, data, and cybersecurity. This acquisition, announced on October 31, 2023, significantly enhances Accenture’s capabilities in…
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Incorporating Mobile Threat Defense into Your Device Management Ecosystem
In recent years, we have seen a significant shift in the global workforce. With the proliferation of high-speed internet and advanced communication tools, remote work has become the new norm for countless professionals. This transition hasn’t just been about convenience;…
Surge in Open Source Malware Stealing Login Credentials & Sensitive Data
Over the decade, Python has been dominating the programming languages and consistently growing with open-source love. Numerous popular Python projects exist that are used by millions of users. However, besides this, in recent times, it’s been noted that open-source malware…
AsyncRAT Malware Attacking the US Infrastructure for 11 Months
AsyncRAT is an open-source remote access Trojan (RAT) malware known for its ability to provide unauthorized access and control over infected systems. It was released in 2019. Hackers use it actively for various malicious purposes, including:- Cybersecurity researchers at AT&T…
xDedic Marketplace Admin and Operators Arrested
In a landmark victory for cybersecurity, the xDedic Marketplace, a notorious haven for cybercrime, has been shut down. This international operation, spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, IRS-CI, and a consortium of law enforcement agencies from Belgium, Ukraine, and…
3 New Malicious PyPI Packages Found Installing CoinMiner on Linux Devices
Researchers identified three malicious PyPI (Python Package Index) packages that deploy a CoinMiner executable on Linux devices, affecting latency in device performance. These packages, namely modular even-1.0, driftme-1.0, and catme-1.0, come from a recently established author account called “sastra” and exhibit an intricate…
UAC-0050 Group Using Remcos RAT to Attack Government Agencies
Remcos RAT (Remote Control and Surveillance) is a type of Remote Access Trojan used for unauthorized access and control of a computer system. It allows threat actors to perform various malicious activities like:- Cybersecurity researchers at Uptycs recently discovered that…
Google Chrome Use After Free Flaw Let Attacker Hijack Browser
The latest stable channel update for Google Chrome, version 120.0.6099.199 for Mac and Linux and 120.0.6099.199/200 for Windows, is now available and will shortly be rolled out to all users. Furthermore, the Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.200 for…
Free Decryptor Tool Released for the Black Basta Ransomware
A vulnerability in the encryption algorithm used by the Black Basta ransomware has led researchers to develop a free decryptor tool. Active since April 2022, the Black Basta ransomware group employs a double extortion strategy, encrypting the vital servers and…
Four Cyber Criminals Convicted of Spreading ChatGPT-Assisted Ransomware
Four Chinese cybercriminals were taken into custody after using ChatGPT to create ransomware. The lawsuit is the first of its sort in China, where OpenAI’s popular chatbot is not legally available, and Beijing has been tightening down on foreign AI.…