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Hacker News: Strings Attached: Talking about Russia’s agenda for laws in cyberspace

Mar 15, 2025

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Source URL: https://bytesandborscht.com/strings-attached-talking-about-russias-agenda-for-laws-in-cyberspace/ Source: Hacker News Title: Strings Attached: Talking about Russia’s agenda for laws in cyberspace Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides a critical examination of Russia’s historical and ongoing efforts to reshape international cyberspace regulations under the guise of “information security.” The author argues that these efforts…

Krebs on Security: ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps

Mar 14, 2025

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Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/03/clickfix-how-to-infect-your-pc-in-three-easy-steps/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps Feedly Summary: A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed “ClickFix," the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from…

Hacker News: Decrypting encrypted files from Akira ransomware using a bunch of GPUs

Mar 14, 2025

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Source URL: https://tinyhack.com/2025/03/13/decrypting-encrypted-files-from-akira-ransomware-linux-esxi-variant-2024-using-a-bunch-of-gpus/ Source: Hacker News Title: Decrypting encrypted files from Akira ransomware using a bunch of GPUs Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a method of recovering data from the Akira ransomware without paying a ransom. The author shares insights into the reverse engineering of the ransomware, outlining…

Unit 42: Off the Beaten Path: Recent Unusual Malware

Mar 14, 2025

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Kurt Seifried

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Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/unusual-malware/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Off the Beaten Path: Recent Unusual Malware Feedly Summary: Three unusual malware samples analyzed here include an ISS backdoor developed in a rare language, a bootkit and a Windows implant of a post-exploit framework. The post Off the Beaten Path: Recent Unusual Malware appeared first on Unit 42.…

The Register: CISA: We didn’t fire our red team, we just unhired a bunch of them

Mar 13, 2025

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Kurt Seifried

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/13/cisa_red_team_layoffs/ Source: The Register Title: CISA: We didn’t fire our red team, we just unhired a bunch of them Feedly Summary: Agency tries to save face as it also pulls essential funding for election security initiatives The US cybersecurity agency is trying to save face by seeking to clear up what it’s calling…

The Register: UK must pay cyber pros more than its Prime Minister, top civil servant says

Mar 12, 2025

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Kurt Seifried

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/12/uk_gov_must_pay_cyber/ Source: The Register Title: UK must pay cyber pros more than its Prime Minister, top civil servant says Feedly Summary: Leaders call for fewer contractors and more top talent installed across government Senior officials in the UK’s civil service understand that future cyber hires in Whitehall will need to be paid a…

The Register: CISA worker says 100-strong Red Team fired after DOGE cancelled contract

Mar 12, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/12/cisa_staff_layoffs/ Source: The Register Title: CISA worker says 100-strong Red Team fired after DOGE cancelled contract Feedly Summary: Election infosec advisory agency also shuttered A penetration tester who worked at the US govt’s CISA claims his 100-strong team was dismissed after Elon Musk’s Trump-blessed DOGE unit cancelled a contract – and that more…

Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: RustDoor and Koi Stealer for macOS Used by North Korea-Linked Threat Actor to Target the Cryptocurrency Sector

Mar 10, 2025

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Kurt Seifried

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Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/macos-malware-targets-crypto-sector/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: RustDoor and Koi Stealer for macOS Used by North Korea-Linked Threat Actor to Target the Cryptocurrency Sector Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a significant malware campaign targeting macOS systems, notably linked to North Korean nation-state actors employing advanced…

Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: Uncovering .NET Malware Obfuscated by Encryption and Virtualization

Mar 10, 2025

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Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/malware-obfuscation-techniques/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: Uncovering .NET Malware Obfuscated by Encryption and Virtualization Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** This article provides a detailed examination of sophisticated obfuscation techniques utilized by various malware families, specifically focusing on how these methods enhance the ability of malware to evade…

Hacker News: Backdoor detected in ESP32 Espressif IoT chip

Mar 8, 2025

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Kurt Seifried

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Source URL: https://www.tarlogic.com/news/backdoor-esp32-chip-infect-ot-devices/ Source: Hacker News Title: Backdoor detected in ESP32 Espressif IoT chip Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details significant new findings by Tarlogic Security regarding a backdoor in the widely used ESP32 microchip, affecting millions of IoT devices. This vulnerability poses serious risks for security and privacy…

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