Bill Toulas
Author Bio
Bill Toulas is a tech writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications, covering open-source, Linux, malware, data breach incidents, and hacks.
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Hackers mint 1.79 billion crypto tokens from PlayDapp gaming platform
Hackers are believed to have used a stolen private key to mint and steal over 1.79 billion PLA tokens, a cryptocurrency used within the PlayDapp ecosystem.
- February 13, 2024
- 11:31 AM
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Bumblebee malware attacks are back after 4-month break
The Bumblebee malware has returned after a four-month vacation, targeting thousands of organizations in the United States in phishing campaigns.
- February 13, 2024
- 10:41 AM
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FBI seizes Warzone RAT infrastructure, arrests malware vendor
The FBI dismantled the Warzone RAT malware operation, seizing infrastructure and arresting two individuals associated with the cybercrime operation.
- February 12, 2024
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Ongoing Microsoft Azure account hijacking campaign targets executives
A phishing campaign detected in late November 2023 has compromised hundreds of user accounts in dozens of Microsoft Azure environments, including those of senior executives.
- February 12, 2024
- 02:16 PM
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Hackers exploit Ivanti SSRF flaw to deploy new DSLog backdoor
Hackers are exploiting a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways to deploy the new DSLog backdoor on vulnerable devices.
- February 12, 2024
- 11:20 AM
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Free Rhysida ransomware decryptor for Windows exploits RNG flaw
South Korean researchers have publicly disclosed an encryption flaw in the Rhysida ransomware encryptor, allowing the creation of a Windows decryptor to recover files for free.
- February 12, 2024
- 10:44 AM
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ExpressVPN bug has been leaking some DNS requests for years
ExpressVPN has removed the split tunneling feature from the latest version of its software after finding that a bug exposed the domains users were visiting to configured DNS servers.
- February 11, 2024
- 10:09 AM
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Raspberry Robin malware evolves with early access to Windows exploits
Recent versions of the Raspberry Robin malware are stealthier and implement one-day exploits that are deployed only on systems that are susceptible to them.
- February 10, 2024
- 10:11 AM
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New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update
A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
- February 09, 2024
- 10:53 AM
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Android XLoader malware can now auto-execute after installation
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch.
- February 08, 2024
- 01:34 PM
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Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple’s App Store
LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials.
- February 08, 2024
- 12:02 PM
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Data breaches at Viamedis and Almerys impact 33 million in France
Data breaches at two French healthcare payment service providers, Viamedis and Almerys, have now been determined to impact over 33 million people in the country.
- February 08, 2024
- 10:44 AM
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Facebook ads push new Ov3r_Stealer password-stealing malware
A new password-stealing malware named Ov3r_Stealer is spreading through fake job advertisements on Facebook, aiming to steal account credentials and cryptocurrency.
- February 07, 2024
- 04:24 PM
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Denmark orders schools to stop sending student data to Google
The Danish data protection authority (Datatilsynet) has issued an injunction regarding student data being funneled to Google through the use of Chromebooks and Google Workspace services in the country's schools.
- February 07, 2024
- 03:15 PM
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Google tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions
Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions.
- February 07, 2024
- 01:57 PM
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