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Google Chrome Introduces Application-Bound Encryption for Security
Nov 13, 2024 Google Chrome version 127 has introduced application-bound encryption (ABE) to enhance security against credential access attacks targeting cookies, a feature that is also being adopted across the broader Chromium browser ecosystem.
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Hamas-Linked Group WIRTE Expands Cyber Operations
Nov 13, 2024 A cyber group linked to Hamas, known as WIRTE, has expanded its operations to target Israeli and regional entities amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Trend Micro Identifies EDRSilencer Tool Used by Cyber Threat Actors
Nov 13, 2024 Trend Micro's Threat Hunting Team has identified the use of EDRSilencer, a tool that interferes with endpoint detection and response solutions, by cyber threat actors, complicating malware detection and mitigation efforts.
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Android Spynote Malware Disguises as Antivirus Software
Nov 12, 2024 Android Spynote malware has surfaced as a significant threat to Android devices by disguising itself as legitimate antivirus software and employing various tactics to gain unauthorized access.
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Malicious npm Packages Identified as Threat to Developers
Nov 12, 2024 Multiple malicious npm packages have been discovered, posing risks to developers by impersonating legitimate utilities and containing trojans and cryptocurrency stealers.
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Malware Linked to North Korea Discovered Using Flutter Framework
Nov 12, 2024 Jamf Threat Labs has identified malware samples potentially linked to North Korea that utilize the Flutter framework for obfuscation, marking a notable evolution in the actor's tactics.
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New Ransomware Family 'Ymir' Discovered by Kaspersky Researchers
Nov 12, 2024 A new ransomware family named 'Ymir' has been identified by Kaspersky researchers, operating in conjunction with the RustyStealer infostealer malware to target previously compromised systems.
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North Korean Threat Actors Use Malware in Flutter Apps
Nov 12, 2024 Threat actors linked to North Korea have been found using a new method to embed malware in Flutter applications, marking the first known instance of such malware targeting macOS devices.
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Volt Typhoon Group Rebuilds KV-Botnet Malware Network
Nov 12, 2024 The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Volt Typhoon is reportedly rebuilding its KV-Botnet malware botnet, targeting outdated Cisco and Netgear routers following a disruption by U.S. authorities in January 2024.
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Five Malicious npm Packages Target Roblox Developers Identified
Nov 11, 2024 Researchers have discovered five malicious npm packages targeting Roblox developers, designed to mimic legitimate modules and facilitate the download of malware.