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Kremlin-Backed Hackers Unveil New Windows and Android Malware Targeting Ukrainian Adversaries

Kremlin-Backed Malware Targets Ukrainian Military Recruits Recent findings from Google researchers reveal the emergence of a sophisticated operation allegedly backed by the Kremlin, aimed at targeting individuals considering enlistment in the Ukrainian military. This disturbing campaign utilizes information-stealing malware designed for both Windows and Android platforms, primarily disseminated through Telegram…

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Russia Linked to Malware Targeting Ukrainian Military Recruitment

Malware Distribution Linked to Anti-Mobilization Efforts Through ‘Civil Defense’ Messaging Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 28, 2024 Ukrainian army recruiters in the Khmelnytskyi region, October 9, 2024. (Image: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense) Reports indicate that potential recruits for the Ukrainian military are being targeted by malware campaigns intertwined with…

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Google Alerts Users to Pixel Firmware Security Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day

Google Alerts Users to Exploited Vulnerability in Pixel Firmware Google has issued a warning regarding a security vulnerability affecting Pixel Firmware that is currently being exploited in the wild. Labeled as a zero-day flaw, this high-severity issue, identified by the code CVE-2024-32896, is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.…

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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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UNC5820 Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability in FortiManager (CVE-2024-47575)

In a troubling development for cybersecurity, Fortinet, in collaboration with Mandiant, has uncovered a widespread exploitation of FortiManager devices linked to CVE-2024-47575. This vulnerability has compromised over 50 systems across various sectors, with the threat group known as UNC5820 leveraging the flaw to facilitate data theft and unauthorized access. The…

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Google Unveils Project Naptime: Advancing AI-Driven Vulnerability Research

Google’s Project Naptime: A New Framework for AI-Driven Vulnerability Research In a notable development for cybersecurity, Google has introduced a groundbreaking framework named Project Naptime. This innovative approach harnesses the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) to streamline vulnerability research, aimed at enhancing automated discovery methods in the ever-evolving landscape…

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Over 110,000 Websites Compromised in Polyfill Supply Chain Attack

Polyfill.io Supply Chain Attack Compromises Over 110,000 Websites In a concerning development for e-commerce and web developers, Google has responded to a supply chain attack targeting the widely used Polyfill.io service. The attack follows the acquisition of the domain by a Chinese company, which has modified the JavaScript library "polyfill.js"…

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Zero-Day Alert: Update Chrome Immediately to Address Newly Exploited Vulnerability

Google Issues Urgent Update to Fix Active Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome On January 16, 2024, Google unveiled critical updates aimed at addressing four significant security vulnerabilities within its Chrome browser, notably including an active zero-day flaw. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-0519, pertains to an out-of-bounds memory access within the V8…

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Phone Location Tracking: Why It’s Out of Control and How You Can Take Action

Title: Analyzing App Location Permissions Amid Privacy Concerns In a growing focus on privacy, both Android and iOS platforms offer users insight into app permissions related to location data. Users are now able to manage their choices regarding whether an application can access their location consistently, only when in use,…

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