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Akamai Warns Of "Panchan" Linux Botnet That Leverages Golang Concurrency, Systemd

Akamai Security Research is lifting the public embargo on "Panchan", a new peer-to-peer botnet they are warning customers about that has been breaching Linux s…

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HelloXD Ransomware Installing Backdoor on Targeted Windows and Linux Systems

Windows and Linux systems are being targeted by a ransomware variant called HelloXD, with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilit…

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IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Improves Its Intrusion Prevention System and Security

Peter M¼ller has announced the release and general availability of IPFire 2.27 Core Update 168 as the latest stable version of this hardened open-source Linux …

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Two Online Gun Stores Admit Data Breaches Following Web Skimming Attacks

Amidst the rising attention that the gun sales sector has garnered, two US online gun…Two Online Gun Stores Admit Data Breaches Following Web Skimming Attacks …

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Benefits of Using Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service Provider

With the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks, it's more important for businesses to invest in robust cybersecurity measures. However, many businesses lack the …

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New Linux-Based Ransomware Targets VMware Servers

Security researchers have discovered some new Linux-based ransomware that's being used to attack VMware ESXi servers, a bare-metal hypervisor for creating and …

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Linux version of Black Basta ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

Black Basta is the latest ransomware gang to add support for encrypting VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on enterprise Linux servers.

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Four Best Practices For Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is currently the leading form of malware threat that plagues businesses, accounting for millions…Four Best Practices For Ransomware Protection on La…

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Joomla Security in 2022 - Best Practices To Secure Your Website

Looking to secure your Joomla website? Here are some best practices to prevent your Joomla website from getting hacked by cyberattackers in 2022.

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New 'Cheers' Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

A new ransomware named ''Cheers' has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers.

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New Cheers Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

A new ransomware named ''Cheers' has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers.

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VirtualBox On Linux Affected By Security Vulnerability Leaking Host Data To Gues

Security researcher Jason Donenfeld who is known for leading the development of the WireGuard open-source software has outlined a new security vulnerability af…

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Linux Security Study Reveals When, How You Patch Matte

Computer security only happens when software is kept up to date. That should be a basic tenet for business users and IT departments. Apparently, it isn't. At l…

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Debian GNU/Linux 11 Users Get a Massive Linux Kernel Security Update, Patch N

The Debian Project has published a massive Linux kernel security update for its Debian GNU/Linux 11 ''Bullseye'' operating system series to address 19 security…

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New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Updates

Heads up, Windows users! A new ransomware threat has arrived to target Windows systems. Identified…New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Up…

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GitHub Shares Details About The Stolen OAuth User Tokens Breach

Earlier this month, GitHub suffered a massive security breach affecting numerous users’ accounts. The breach…GitHub Shares Details About The Stolen OAuth User …

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New Onyx Ransomware Skips Encrypting Large Files; Instead, Deletes Them

Security researchers have found peculiar ransomware in the wild disrupting the ransomware business. Identified as…New Onyx Ransomware Skips Encrypting Large Fi…

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5 Cybersecurity Trends and Mitigation Strategies for CISOs

With the extreme rise in cyberattacks, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)…5 Cybersecurity Trends and Mitigation Strategies for CISOs on La…

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US Warns Of Cyberattacks On Industrial Control System (ICS) Via Specialized APT Tools

US cybersecurity officials have issued a detailed advisory alerting cyberattacks on critical ICS infrastructure via…US Warns Of Cyberattacks On Industrial Cont…

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CISA Warns Internet-Connected UPS Users To Be Wary Of Cyberattacks

US CISA has recently warned of cyberattacks on internet-connected UPS devices. Thus, users must remain…CISA Warns Internet-Connected UPS Users To Be Wary Of Cy…

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Japanese Confectionary Morinaga Disclosed Data Breach

The Japan-based confectionary firm Morinaga has recently disclosed a security breach exposing the personal data…Japanese Confectionary Morinaga Disclosed Data …

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Soaring Ransomware payments, consistent infections, deceptive URLs and more in this year’s 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report

By: Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Cybercriminals…Soaring Ransomware payments, …

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Hive ransomware ports its Linux VMware ESXi encryptor to Ru

The Hive ransomware operation has converted their VMware ESXi Linux encryptor to the Rust programming language and added new features to make it harder for sec…

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The State of Malware Analysis and Responses to Emerging Threats

Cybersecurity breaches have become a persistent threat for organizations in today’s tech-driven world. While companies…The State of Malware Analysis and Respon…