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Iran-Linked IOCONTROL Malware Targets SCADA and Linux-Based IoT Platforms
Iran-affiliated threat actors have been linked to a new custom malware that’s geared toward IoT and operational technology (OT) environments in Israel and the United States. The malware has been codenamed IOCONTROL by OT cybersecurity company Claroty, highlighting its ability to attack IoT and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices such as IP cameras,…
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How to Generate a CrowdStrike RFM Report With AI in Tines
Run by the team at orchestration, AI, and automation platform Tines, the Tines library contains pre-built workflows shared by real security practitioners from across the community, all of which are free to import and deploy via the Community Edition of the platform. Their bi-annual “You Did What with Tines?!” competition highlights some of the most…
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New Linux Rootkit PUMAKIT Uses Advanced Stealth Techniques to Evade Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Linux rootkit called PUMAKIT that comes with capabilities to escalate privileges, hide files and directories, and conceal itself from system tools, while simultaneously evading detection. “PUMAKIT is a sophisticated loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit that employs advanced stealth mechanisms to hide its presence and maintain communication with
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‘Democracy: A Public Conversation’ Dec. 17 at the Rockford Grange
HOOD RIVER — The Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship invites the public to participate in a conversation about democracy on Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, at the Rockford Grange from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Ultralytics AI Library Compromised: Cryptocurrency Miner Found in PyPI Versions
In yet another software supply chain attack, it has come to light that two versions of a popular Python artificial intelligence (AI) library named ultralytics were compromised to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. The versions, 8.3.41 and 8.3.42, have since been removed from the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository. A subsequently released version has introduced a…
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Learn How Experts Secure Privileged Accounts—Proven PAS Strategies Webinar
Cybercriminals know that privileged accounts are the keys to your kingdom. One compromised account can lead to stolen data, disrupted operations, and massive business losses. Even top organizations struggle to secure privileged accounts. Why? Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions often fall short, leaving: Blind spots that limit full visibility. Complex deployment processes.
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Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals’ Data
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new scam campaign that leverages fake video conferencing apps to deliver an information stealer called Realst targeting people working in Web3 under the guise of fake business meetings. “The threat actors behind the malware have set up fake companies using AI to make them increase legitimacy,” Cado Security researcher…
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Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok
In a historic decision, Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the result of the first round of voting in the presidential election amid allegations of Russian interference. As a result, the second round vote, which was scheduled for December 8, 2024, will no longer take place. Călin Georgescu, who won the first round, denounced the verdict…
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FSB Uses Trojan App to Monitor Russian Programmer Accused of Supporting Ukraine
A Russian programmer accused of donating money to Ukraine had his Android device secretly implanted with spyware by the Federal Security Service (FSB) after he was detained earlier this year. The findings come as part of a collaborative investigation by First Department and the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. “The spyware placed on his device…
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This $3,000 Android Trojan Targeting Banks and Cryptocurrency Exchanges
As many as 77 banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations have become the target of a newly discovered Android remote access trojan (RAT) called DroidBot. “DroidBot is a modern RAT that combines hidden VNC and overlay attack techniques with spyware-like capabilities, such as keylogging and user interface monitoring,” Cleafy researchers Simone Mattia, Alessandro
