SocGholish Malware Exploits BOINC Project for Covert Cyberattacks
The JavaScript downloader malware known as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) is being used to deliver a remote access trojan called AsyncRAT…
Under-Resourced Maintainers Pose Risk to Africa’s Open Source Push
Many nations see open source software as a great equalizer, giving the Global South the tools necessary for sustainable development.…
New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targeting VMWare ESXi Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play (aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt) that’s…
Cybercriminals Exploit CrowdStrike Update Mishap to Distribute Remcos RAT Malware
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is facing the heat for causing worldwide IT disruptions by pushing out a flawed update to…
17-Year-Old Linked to Scattered Spider Cybercrime Syndicate Arrested in U.K.
Law enforcement officials in the U.K. have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Walsall who is suspected to be a member…
Friday Squid Blogging: Peru Trying to Protect its Squid Fisheries
Peru is trying to protect its territorial waters from Chinese squid-fishing boats. Blog moderation policy. Peru is trying to protect…
Buggy CrowdStrike EDR Update Crashes Windows Systems Worldwide
Though the cybersecurity vendor has since reverted the update, chaos continues as companies continue to struggle to get back up…
Notorious Chinese Hacker Gang GhostEmperor Re-Emerges After 2 Years
After an extended period underground, the Chinese hackers have added a more sophisticated infection chain and additional EDR evasion techniques.…