Tag: malicious software

  • The Register: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/fbi_french_cops_boot_chinas/ Source: The Register Title: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America Feedly Summary: Hey, Xi: Zài jiàn! The FBI, working with French cops, obtained nine warrants to remotely wipe PlugX malware from thousands of Windows-based computers that had been infected by Chinese government-backed criminals, according to newly…

  • Hacker News: How hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions

    Source URL: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/01/googles-chrome-web-store-has-a-serious-spam-problem-promoting-shady-extensions/ Source: Hacker News Title: How hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses violations of Google Chrome’s policies by third-party extension developers who manipulate search results through unethical practices. This not only misrepresents the extensions but can also lead…

  • Hacker News: 4.5M Suspected Fake Stars in GitHub

    Source URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.13459 Source: Hacker News Title: 4.5M Suspected Fake Stars in GitHub Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The paper discusses the prevalence of fake stars on GitHub and their implications for security within the open-source community. The rising trend poses a threat, not only degrading the credibility of the star…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Exploring vulnerable Windows drivers

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/exploring-vulnerable-windows-drivers/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Exploring vulnerable Windows drivers Feedly Summary: This post is the result of research into the real-world application of the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique along with Cisco Talos’ series of posts about  malicious Windows drivers. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an…

  • Hacker News: How to Create Intelligently Self-Modifying Software (Framework Release Soon)

    Source URL: https://github.com/EricArthurBlair1010/semantic_inference_programming_information Source: Hacker News Title: How to Create Intelligently Self-Modifying Software (Framework Release Soon) Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, focusing on the development of self-modifying software. This potential technology raises significant concerns regarding cybersecurity, particularly in the context of creating intelligent,…

  • Hacker News: Zizmor would have caught the Ultralytics workflow vulnerability

    Source URL: https://blog.yossarian.net/2024/12/06/zizmor-ultralytics-injection Source: Hacker News Title: Zizmor would have caught the Ultralytics workflow vulnerability Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text describes a security incident involving the compromise of the Ultralytics machine learning package, which led to the release of malicious software via multiple versions uploaded to PyPI. The root…

  • Krebs on Security: U.S. Offered $10M for Hacker Just Arrested by Russia

    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/12/u-s-offered-10m-for-hacker-just-arrested-by-russia/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: U.S. Offered $10M for Hacker Just Arrested by Russia Feedly Summary: In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as “Wazawaka," a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. The U.S. government indicted Matveev as a top…

  • The Register: 1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/ Source: The Register Title: 1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole Feedly Summary: PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more Thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls were compromised by attackers exploiting two recently patched security bugs. The intruders were able to deploy web-accessible backdoors to…

  • The Register: Winos4.0 abuses gaming apps to infect, control Windows machines

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/winos40_targets_windows/ Source: The Register Title: Winos4.0 abuses gaming apps to infect, control Windows machines Feedly Summary: ‘Multiple’ malware samples likely targeting education orgs Criminals are using game-related applications to infect Windows systems with a malicious software framework called Winos4.0 that gives the attackers full control over compromised machines.… AI Summary and Description: Yes…

  • CSA: How Does Ransomware Threatens Your Business?

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/tackling-ransomware-head-on-a-business-s-guide-to-understanding-and-defense Source: CSA Title: How Does Ransomware Threatens Your Business? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text elaborates on the growing threat of ransomware, detailing its mechanics and emphasizing its impact on businesses. It highlights the need for proactive cybersecurity measures, making it a pertinent read for professionals concerned with…