The Emergence of Moltbook Indicates Viral AI Prompts Could Be the Next Major Security Risk
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CredSSP Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Impacts All Windows Versions
Researchers have identified a significant vulnerability in the Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP), impacting all current versions of Windows. This flaw could empower remote attackers to exploit both Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute malicious code on…
The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units Involved in Minnesota’s Fatalities
In a disturbing revelation from Minneapolis, two agents connected to the shooting deaths of U.S. citizens reportedly belong to heavily militarized units under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These units are known for employing extreme tactical methodologies that are typically reserved for hostile environments, raising significant concerns regarding the…
Trojan-Infected BitTorrent Update Compromised 400,000 PCs Last Week
Massive Malware Outbreak Linked to BitTorrent Client A significant malware outbreak has recently impacted nearly half a million computers globally, with the malicious software intricately tied to a compromised version of the widely used BitTorrent client, MediaGet. Dubbed Dofoil, or Smoke Loader, this malware has delivered a cryptocurrency mining payload…
Everest Ransomware Hacks Legacy Polycom Systems, Stealing 90GB of Data
The Everest ransomware group has announced a data breach affecting Polycom, a legacy brand in enterprise communications that was acquired by HP Inc. in 2022 and is now rebranded as Poly (HP Poly). The group claims to have extracted around 90GB of internal data. However, initial investigations suggest that the…
Windows Remote Assistance Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Access Sensitive Files
Recent reports highlight a concerning vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows Remote Assistance (Quick Assist) feature, affecting all versions of Windows up to the latest. This flaw opens the door for remote attackers to potentially steal sensitive files from affected systems, posing significant risks for users who rely on this functionality…
U.S. Accuses 9 Iranians of Hacking Universities for Research Data Theft
U.S. Government Charges Iranian Hackers in Major Academic Data Breach The United States Department of Justice has unveiled criminal charges against nine Iranian individuals accused of orchestrating a widespread hacking campaign targeting universities, technology firms, and government entities across the globe. The hacking attempts aimed to steal vital scientific research…
New Android Malware Surreptitiously Records Calls and Compromises Personal Data
New Android Trojan Disguises Itself as Antivirus Threatening User Security Security experts from Cisco Talos have identified a new variant of an Android Trojan, disguised as a fraudulent antivirus application named “Naver Defender.” This malware, known as KevDroid, is a remote administration tool (RAT) capable of compromising Android devices by…
Attention Notepad++ Users: Time to Verify If You’ve Been Hacked
Exploitation of Notepad++ Vulnerabilities Raises Concerns Recent disclosures have highlighted significant vulnerabilities associated with Notepad++, the widely used text editor. Beaumont has elucidated that if an attacker can intercept and manipulate traffic directed to the Notepad++ download, they can redirect it to any location by altering the URL in the…