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Experts Caution Against Mekotio Banking Trojan Threatening Latin American Nations

Mekotio Banking Trojan Intensifies Threats Against Latin American Financial Institutions A serious cybersecurity concern has emerged as banks and financial institutions across Latin America face increasing threats from a malware known as Mekotio, also referred to as Melcoz. Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro point to a notable rise…

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China-Connected Hackers Breached East Asian Company for Three Years via F5 Devices

A cyber espionage actor with links to China has been identified as the perpetrator behind a sustained attack against an undisclosed organization in East Asia, an intrusion that has reportedly spanned approximately three years. This threat actor took advantage of legacy F5 BIG-IP appliances within the target’s infrastructure, using them…

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Mustang Panda Hackers Target Philippine Government Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions

Recent reports reveal that the Mustang Panda hacking group, linked to China, has executed a cyberattack aimed at a government entity in the Philippines. This incident occurs amidst escalating tensions between the Philippines and China concerning territorial disputes in the South China Sea, highlighting the geopolitical implications of cybersecurity in…

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Cybersecurity Updates: Data Breaches, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

This week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter provides crucial updates and insights into the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats. Business owners and professionals are encouraged to stay informed about the latest developments that could impact their organizations’ security posture. The digital world continues to evolve, introducing new threats and innovative strategies from adversaries.…

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ASUS Addresses Serious Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Various Router Models

ASUS has recently deployed critical software updates aimed at rectifying a significant security vulnerability that affects its routers. This flaw poses a serious risk as it could potentially allow malicious actors to bypass authentication protocols, thereby gaining unauthorized access to devices. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-3080, has been assigned a…

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New ‘HrServ.dll’ Web Shell Identified in APT Attack on Afghan Government

In a significant cybersecurity incident, an unidentified government entity in Afghanistan has fallen victim to a previously unreported web shell identified as HrServ, suggesting links to an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack. The exploit involves a dynamic-link library (DLL) file named "hrserv.dll," which boasts advanced functionalities, including custom encoding for…

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AT&T Confirms Data Breach Impacting Almost All Wireless Customers

AT&T Data Breach Exposes Wireless Customer Information Recent reports indicate that American telecom giant AT&T has suffered a significant data breach, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive information pertaining to "nearly all" of its wireless customers. This security incident also affects customers of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that…

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