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The Godfather neutralised, but malware mafia alive and kicking

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

The Godfather neutralised, but malware mafia alive and kicking

Cybersecurity experts have warned that malicious domains and phishing campaigns are still active, targeting companies impacted by the global outage caused by faulty software from CrowdStrike. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the chaos caused by the CrowdStrike crisis and using phishing emails to distribute malware and ransomware. Nearly 37,000 employees from top global organizations have fallen victim to these phishing campaigns. Malicious domains, with names resembling CrowdStrike, are being used to trick employees into paying for system recovery. In total, 900 such domains have been detected since the outage, affecting various industries including aviation, banking, and IT.

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Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years

A stealthy and multifunctional Linux malware called Krasue has been discovered after infecting telecommunications companies for two years. The remote access trojan, named after a Southeast Asian folklore spirit, primarily targets victims in Thailand. Krasue poses a severe risk to critical systems as it grants attackers remote access to the targeted network. The malware contains embedded rootkits to support different Linux kernel versions and uses RTSP messages as disguised "alive pings." It is believed to be part of a botnet or sold to other cybercriminals. Krasue hides its presence by hooking legitimate Linux processes and intercepting the kill() syscall.

Peter Thiel's 4 Rules For Creating A Great Business

Internet

Internet · 5m ago

Peter Thiel's 4 Rules For Creating A Great Business

In Silicon Valley, the PayPal Mafia reins supreme. So much so that it is hard to think of any successful technology startup in the last ten years—from Facebook and LinkedIn to YouTube and Yelp—that hasn’t been touched by it in some way. The Don of the PayPal mafia, Peter Thiel, is one of the most intriguing characters in business today. He was a founder of PayPal, as well of data analysis firm Palantir, and is also a successful investor, creating both Clarium Capital and the Founders Fund. Yet it is not only Thiel’s enormous success that makes him interesting, but also his contrarian views, such as his libertarian politics and his program that pays kids to drop out of college. Tap on source to read it all.

Russia targets Ukraine with new Android backdoor, intel agencies say

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Russia targets Ukraine with new Android backdoor, intel agencies say

Western intelligence agencies have identified a new malware called "Infamous Chisel" used by Russia's military intelligence unit to target Ukrainian Android devices. This malware operates over the Tor network, backdooring devices and stealing critical information. It replaces legitimate system components, gaining persistence and the ability to run each time a device restarts. Infamous Chisel collects device information and specific files related to military applications and exfiltrates them to Russian servers using the TLS protocol. The malware appears to lack basic obfuscation techniques, but its ability to collect sensitive data makes it a significant threat.

1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 10m ago

1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how

Security researchers have discovered a new malware infection affecting around 1.3 million streaming devices running an open source version of Android. The malware, named Android.Vo1d, has backdoored the devices by placing malicious components in their system storage area, allowing for further malware infections via command-and-control servers. The cause of the infection remains unknown, but possible vectors include attacks exploiting operating system vulnerabilities or the use of unofficial firmware versions with built-in root access. Impacted countries include Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. Users are advised to use antivirus software or follow indicators of compromise to check for infections.

I agree: Paytm's Sharma as ChatGPT calls Musk 'most important man'

Twitter · 1y ago

I agree: Paytm's Sharma as ChatGPT calls Musk 'most important man'

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacted to OpenAI's ChatGPT 4o calling billionaire Elon Musk the "most important man" alive on Earth today. On being asked to name the most important man on Earth, the chatbot first said Albert Einstein. When asked to name a man alive, it named Elon Musk. "I agree," said Sharma.

GitHub under attack — millions of malicious cloud repositories bombard website

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

GitHub under attack — millions of malicious cloud repositories bombard website

Hackers have been launching a typosquatting attack on GitHub, a popular open source cloud repository, by cloning existing repositories and embedding them with malware. The attack has impacted over 100,000 GitHub repositories, but researchers believe the actual number could be in the millions. The malware, known as BlackCap-Grabber, steals sensitive information such as authentication cookies and login credentials. Despite efforts by GitHub to stop the cloned packages from reaching the platform, approximately 1% of the malicious repos still manage to survive. Developers unknowingly further propagate the attack by forking the malicious forks themselves.

Activision investigating password-stealing malware targeting game players

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Activision investigating password-stealing malware targeting game players

Video game company Activision is investigating a hacking campaign targeting players to steal their credentials. The hackers are utilizing malware to gain access to victims' computers and steal passwords for gaming accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. Activision is working to identify and remediate affected player accounts. It is unclear how the malware spreads, but it may be targeting users with third-party software installed. Regular players of Activision games are currently not believed to be at risk. Activision advises users to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication if they suspect they have been compromised.

SMBs are being hit with more malware attacks than ever, and many can't keep up

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

SMBs are being hit with more malware attacks than ever, and many can't keep up

According to a report from Sophos, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing significant cyber threats including information-stealing malware, ransomware, and business email compromise (BEC). The report reveals that almost half of all malware detected on SMB endpoints were keyloggers, spyware, or infostealers used to steal sensitive data. Ransomware attacks have stabilized but continue to evolve, with remote encryption attacks increasing by 62% between 2022 and 2023. The report also highlights the sophistication of attackers engaging in BEC, often engaging in conversation with their victims before launching an attack.

This is the era of zombie twitter

Wired · 1y ago

This is the era of zombie twitter

The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes. Under Elon Musk's ownership, Twitter, now rebranded as X, has faced various challenges including staff cuts and rebranding, yet it remains a unique and indispensable platform. Despite debates over its name change, users continue to engage with content, ranging from news and politics to trolling and organizing, showcasing its enduring significance.

This new Linux malware is targeting some major victims — Docker, Apache Hadoop, Redis and Confluence all under attack

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

This new Linux malware is targeting some major victims — Docker, Apache Hadoop, Redis and Confluence all under attack

Hackers are targeting misconfigured servers running Docker, Confluence, and other services to install cryptocurrency miners. Researchers have discovered a malware campaign that utilizes various payloads to exploit vulnerable servers, including those running Apache Hadoop YARN, Docker, Confluence, and Redis. The attackers take advantage of an unauthenticated and remote OGNL injection vulnerability to execute code and gain access. The malware drops a cryptocurrency miner, spawns a reverse shell, and maintains persistent access to compromised hosts. The specific threat actor behind the campaign has not been identified, but the shell script payloads resemble those used by TeamTNT and WatchDog.

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