Category cyber-attacks

Nethammer: Leveraging the DRAM Rowhammer Vulnerability via Network Requests

Recent advancements in cyber-attack methodologies have seen the emergence of a novel network-based variant of the notorious Rowhammer attack, referred to as “Nethammer.” This approach exploits vulnerabilities in dynamic random access memory (DRAM) through network cards, and it capitalizes on remote direct memory access (RDMA) channels to manipulate memory states…

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DNS Hijacking Malware Targeting Users on iOS, Android, and Desktop Platforms Globally

Roaming Mantis Malware Expands Targeting Capabilities to iOS Users and Desktops Recent reports indicate a significant evolution in the Roaming Mantis malware campaign, which previously focused on compromising Android devices through DNS hijacking. This malware has now broadened its target scope, reportedly affecting iOS devices and desktop users. Researchers from…

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Surge of Scam Spam Originating from an Authentic Microsoft Address

Recent reports indicate that emails originating from a legitimate Microsoft address—which the company recommends customers add to their allow lists—are being utilized to distribute scam content. The emails are sent from [email protected], an address associated with Power BI. This platform provides analytics and business intelligence, integrating insights from various sources…

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Researchers Discover Massive Botnet Army of 500,000 Compromised Routers

Recent cybersecurity developments have unveiled a sophisticated IoT botnet malware known as VPNFilter, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and storage devices globally. This malware is believed to be the product of a state-sponsored group based in Russia, indicating not just technical proficiency but also a targeted intent towards…

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FBI Takes Down Massive Botnet Infiltrating Over 500,000 Routers

Major Takedown of VPNFilter Botnet: An Ongoing Cyber Threat In a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape, the U.S. government has successfully dismantled a critical domain linked to the VPNFilter botnet, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and network-attached storage devices worldwide. This sophisticated malware campaign, first identified by…

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FBI Warns of Two New Malware Threats Tied to Hidden Cobra Hackers

New Malware Alert: North Korean Hacking Group’s Tools Discovered The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the FBI, has issued a joint technical alert regarding two recently identified pieces of malware deployed by the North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Hidden Cobra, also…

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