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Dark Web Malware Logs Expose 3,300 Users Linked to Child Abuse Sites

An analysis of information-stealing malware logs published on the dark web has led to the discovery of thousands of consumers of child sexual abuse material (C…

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New Ransomware-as-a-Service 'Eldorado' Targets Windows and Linux Systems

An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems.Eldorado first ap…

Linux Windows

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5 Key Questions CISOs Must Ask Themselves About Their Cybersecurity Strategy

Events like the recent massive CDK ransomware attack – which shuttered car dealerships across the U.S. in late June 2024 – barely raise public eyebrows anymore…

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Critical Unpatched Flaws Disclosed in Popular Gogs Open-Source Git Service

Four unpatched security flaws, including three critical ones, have been disclosed in the Gogs open-source, self-hosted Git service that could enable an authent…

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A Deep Dive into the HTTP File Server Vulnerability: Strategies to Shield Your System

An aggressive cyber threat targeting HTTP File Server (HFS) users has emerged recently. A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability known as CVE-2024-23692 , f…

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New Snailload Attack Demonstrates Exposed User Activities Due to Network Latency

Researchers shared insights about a new attack strategy that exposes users’ activities to snoopers. Identified…New Snailload Attack Demonstrates Exposed User A…

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Rethinking WiFi and Router Security: A Deep Dive into the Recent ASUS Flaw and Secure Alternatives

At a time of rapid technological progress, the security of our digital tools - particularly WiFi routers - has become critical. Recent news from ASUS sent shoc…

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Comprehensive Security Validation and Breach and Attack Simulation for Linux

Cybersecurity threats are becoming more imminent daily in today's fast-paced digital landscape. In 2023, there were 2365 cybersecurity attacks, an increase of …

Linux

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OVHcloud Hit with Record 840 Million PPS DDoS Attack Using MikroTik Routers

French cloud computing firm OVHcloud said it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in April 2024 that reached a packet rate o…

OVH

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GootLoader Malware Still Active, Deploys New Versions for Enhanced Attacks

The malware known as GootLoader continues to be in active use by threat actors looking to deliver additional payloads to compromised hosts."Updates to the Goot…

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Polyfill[.]io Attack Impacts Over 380,000 Hosts, Including Major Companies

The supply chain attack targeting the widely-used Polyfill[.]io JavaScript library is broader in scope than previously thought, with new findings from Censys s…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles Breaches & leaks

Mallox Ransomware: A Rising Threat to Linux Servers

Security threats continue developing rapidly, with attackers finding new vulnerabilities daily. Recent findings from researchers at Uptycs indicate a shift in …

Linux

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Twilio's Authy App Attack Exposes Millions of Phone Numbers

Cloud communications provider Twilio has revealed that unidentified threat actors took advantage of an unauthenticated endpoint in Authy to identify data assoc…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Embracing Digital Independence: The Case for Switching to Linux from Windows

On Independence Day, there is a deep recognition of digital autonomy amidst the colorful fireworks displays and patriotic revelry. At LinuxSecurity, we advocat…

Linux Windows

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FakeBat Loader Malware Spreads Widely Through Drive-by Download Attacks

The loader-as-a-service (LaaS) known as FakeBat has become one of the most widespread loader malware families distributed using the drive-by download technique…

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South Korean ERP Vendor's Server Hacked to Spread Xctdoor Malware

An unnamed South Korean enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor's product update server has been found to be compromised to deliver a Go-based backdoor dubbe…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Exploring Linux Mint 22 'Wilma': Key Updates and Security Improvements for Admins

Linux Mint is a user-friendly GNU/Linux desktop distribution built upon Ubuntu and Debian for maximum reliability while offering an aesthetically pleasing user…

Linux

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How MFA Failures are Fueling a 500% Surge in Ransomware Losses

The cybersecurity threat landscape has witnessed a dramatic and alarming rise in the average ransomware payment, an increase exceeding 500%. Sophos, a global l…

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New Intel CPU Vulnerability 'Indirector' Exposes Sensitive Data

Modern CPUs from Intel, including Raptor Lake and Alder Lake, have been found vulnerable to a new side-channel attack that could be exploited to leak sensitive…

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Chinese Hackers Exploiting Cisco Switches Zero-Day to Deliver Malware

A China-nexus cyber espionage group named Velvet Ant has been observed exploiting a zero-day flaw in Cisco NX-OS Software used in its switches to deliver malwa…

Cisco

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New Snowblind Android Malware Emerges As A Potent Datastealer

Researchers discovered a new Android malware, “Snowblind”, running active campaigns since early 2024. This malware…New Snowblind Android Malware Emerges As A P…

Android

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Patch These Compromised WordPress Plugins Asap To Avoid Attacks

Heads up, WordPress admins! Researchers ask WordPress users to update their sites with the latest…Patch These Compromised WordPress Plugins Asap To Avoid Attac…

WordPress

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Debian 12.6 Released: Understanding the Security & Stability Enhancements

Debian recently unveiled a significant update to its stable distribution, Debian 12.6 (codename "bookworm"). While not an entirely new release, this upgrade br…

Linux

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Indian Software Firm's Products Hacked to Spread Data-Stealing Malware

Installers for three different software products developed by an Indian company named Conceptworld have been trojanized to distribute information-stealing malw…