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48 Malicious npm Packages Found Deploying Reverse Shells on Developer Systems
A new set of 48 malicious npm packages have been discovered in the npm repository with capabilities to deploy a reverse shell on compromised systems. "These packages, deceptively named to appear legitimate, contained obfuscated JavaScript designed to initiate a...
CanesSpy Spyware Discovered in Modified WhatsApp Versions
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a number of WhatsApp mods for Android that come fitted with a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. These modified versions of the instant messaging app have been observed propagated via sketchy websites advertising such software as...
Predictive AI in Cybersecurity: Outcomes Demonstrate All AI is Not Created Equally
Here is what matters most when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity: Outcomes. As the threat landscape evolves and generative AI is added to the toolsets available to defenders and attackers alike, evaluating the relative effectiveness of...
Kinsing Actors Exploiting Recent Linux Flaw to Breach Cloud Environments
The threat actors linked to Kinsing have been observed attempting to exploit the recently disclosed Linux privilege escalation flaw called Looney Tunables as part of a "new experimental campaign" designed to breach cloud environments. "Intriguingly, the attacker is...
NodeStealer Malware Hijacking Facebook Business Accounts for Malicious Ads
Compromised Facebook business accounts are being used to run bogus ads that employ "revealing photos of young women" as lures to trick victims into downloading an updated version of a malware called NodeStealer. "Clicking on ads immediately downloads an archive...
AP News Site Hit by Apparent Denial-of-Service Attack
A hacker group called Anonymous Sudan, which is believed to be linked to Russia, claimed responsibility for the attack on the AP and other news sites, but the connection has not been verified.
48 Malicious npm Packages Found Deploying Reverse Shells on Developer Systems
These packages, disguised to appear legitimate, contain obfuscated JavaScript that can deploy a reverse shell on compromised systems. The packages were published by an npm user named hktalent, with 39 still available for download.
Mortgage and Loan Giant Mr. Cooper Blames Cyberattack for Ongoing Outage
The company is actively investigating the incident to determine if any data has been compromised, but they assure customers that no fees, penalties, or negative credit reporting will be incurred.
Cybersecurity Habits and Behaviors Executives Need to be Aware of
According to a new report, many executives exhibit risky behaviors such as sharing passwords, using easy-to-guess password hacks, and accessing unauthorized work files, posing significant security risks.
Connecticut AG Demands Answers From 23andMe After Data Breach
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has demanded answers from 23andMe regarding the breach, citing potential risks to individuals with Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese heritage and questioning the company's compliance with data privacy regulations.
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