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  • Unit 42: The Evolution of Linux Binaries in Targeted Cloud Operations

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/elf-based-malware-targets-cloud/ Source: Unit 42 Title: The Evolution of Linux Binaries in Targeted Cloud Operations Feedly Summary: Using data from machine learning tools, we predict a surge in cloud attacks leveraging reworked Linux Executable and Linkage Format (ELF) files. The post The Evolution of Linux Binaries in Targeted Cloud Operations appeared first on Unit…

  • The Register: Chinese spy crew appears to be preparing for conflict by backdooring 75+ critical orgs

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/09/china_malware_flip_switch_sentinelone/ Source: The Register Title: Chinese spy crew appears to be preparing for conflict by backdooring 75+ critical orgs Feedly Summary: SentinelOne discovered the campaign when they tried to hit the security vendor’s own servers An IT services company, a European media group, and a South Asian government entity are among the more…

  • Unit 42: Blitz Malware: A Tale of Game Cheats and Code Repositories

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/blitz-malware-2025/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Blitz Malware: A Tale of Game Cheats and Code Repositories Feedly Summary: Blitz malware, active since 2024 and updated in 2025, was spread via game cheats. We discuss its infection vector and abuse of Hugging Face for C2. The post Blitz Malware: A Tale of Game Cheats and…

  • The Register: Play ransomware crims exploit SimpleHelp flaw in double-extortion schemes

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/play_ransomware_infects_900_victims/ Source: The Register Title: Play ransomware crims exploit SimpleHelp flaw in double-extortion schemes Feedly Summary: Recompiled binaries and phone threats used to boost the pressure Groups linked with the Play ransomware have exploited more than 900 organizations, the FBI said Wednesday, and have developed a number of new techniques in their double-extortion…

  • Cloud Blog: From analytics to data management: New BigQuery transactional features

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/bigquery-features-for-transactional-data-management/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: From analytics to data management: New BigQuery transactional features Feedly Summary: For years, BigQuery has been synonymous with fully managed, fast, petabyte-scale analytics. Its columnar architecture and decoupled storage and compute have made it the go-to data warehouse for deriving insights from massive datasets.  But what about the…

  • The Register: Fake IT support calls hit 20 orgs, end in stolen Salesforce data and extortion, Google warns

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/fake_it_support_calls_hit/ Source: The Register Title: Fake IT support calls hit 20 orgs, end in stolen Salesforce data and extortion, Google warns Feedly Summary: Victims include hospitality, retail and education sectors A group of financially motivated cyberscammers who specialize in Scattered-Spider-like fake IT support phone calls managed to trick employees at about 20 organizations…

  • Slashdot: ‘Deliberate Attack’ Deletes Shopping App’s AWS and GitHub Resources

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/04/0442240/deliberate-attack-deletes-shopping-apps-aws-and-github-resources?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: ‘Deliberate Attack’ Deletes Shopping App’s AWS and GitHub Resources Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The incident involving KiranaPro highlights significant security threats facing cloud infrastructure and development environments, especially for startups. The reported deliberate attack compromised the company’s GitHub and AWS resources, emphasizing the critical importance…