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Caution: 5 New Trojan Android Apps Monitoring Users in Pakistan

Recent findings from cybersecurity experts reveal a sophisticated spyware campaign aimed at users in Pakistan. This operation employs malicious variants of legitimate Android applications to conduct covert surveillance and data exfiltration. The spyware masquerades as well-known applications, including those like the Pakistan Citizen Portal, a prayer timing app called Pakistan…

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Fraudulent Gambling Network Might Involve More Sinister Activities

A sprawling network believed to be responsible for defrauding individuals through fraudulent online gambling platforms has reportedly been operating for 14 years. Researchers have indicated that this extensive operation is likely supported by a nation-state, targeting both government and private sector organizations in the United States and Europe. Previous investigations…

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Hackers Compromise Stack Overflow Q&A Site, Exposing User Data

Note: This article has been revised to incorporate new details released by Stack Overflow following adjustments to its initial announcement regarding the security breach. Stack Overflow, a prominent question-and-answer platform catering to programmers, has disclosed that an unidentified group of hackers managed to exploit a vulnerability within its development environment,…

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Webinar | The Future of Privilege: Unified Solutions Across All Environments

Webinar Announcement: The Future of Privilege Management Across Diverse Environments As the digital landscape evolves, businesses face growing challenges surrounding security access and privilege management. A forthcoming webinar titled “The Future of Privilege: One Platform, Every Environment” promises to delve into these pressing issues, equipping business owners with essential insights…

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Hackers Compromise Mimecast Certificate for Secure Microsoft 365 Connections

Mimecast Confirms Breach Linked to SolarWinds Cyberattack Mimecast, a prominent cloud-based email management provider, disclosed on Tuesday that a “sophisticated threat actor” had compromised one of its digital certificates integral to secure connections with Microsoft 365 Exchange. This alarming revelation emerged after Microsoft notified Mimecast of potential vulnerabilities. In response,…

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Seven-Year ShadyPanda Attack Targeted 4.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users

Cybersecurity researchers from Koi Security have uncovered a significant espionage scheme orchestrated by a group dubbed ShadyPanda, which has compromised over 4.3 million users of Chrome and Microsoft Edge over the course of roughly seven years. The attackers employed a methodical and deceptive approach by uploading seemingly innocuous browser extensions…

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