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Log4j: Mirai botnet found targeting ZyXEL networking devices

A report explained that the Log4j vulnerability is being used to "infect and assist in the proliferation of malware used by the Mirai botnet."
ZDnet 25 Jan 2022 595 Views

FBI warns of malicious QR codes used to steal your money

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans this week that cybercriminals are using maliciously crafted Quick Response (QR) codes to steal their credentials and financial info.
BleepingComputer 24 Jan 2022 1531 Views

Hackers hijack smart contracts in cryptocurrency token 'rug pull' exit scams

Misconfiguration provides the perfect opportunity for token-based theft.
ZDnet 24 Jan 2022 429 Views

Box 2FA Bypass Opens User Accounts to Attack

A security bug in the file-sharing cloud app could have allowed attackers using stolen credentials to skate by one-time SMS code verification requirements.
Threatpost 20 Jan 2022 511 Views

Bugcrowd reports increase in critical vulnerabilities found in 2021

Bugcrowd saw a 185% increase in the last 12 months for critical vulnerability submissions with financial services companies.
ZDnet 20 Jan 2022 434 Views

Destructive Wiper Targeting Ukraine Aimed at Eroding Trust, Experts Say

Disruptive malware attacks on Ukrainian organizations (posing as ransomware attacks) are very likely part of Russia’s wider effort to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, according to analysts.
Threatpost 20 Jan 2022 420 Views

Sniff those Ukrainian emails a little more carefully, advises Uncle Sam in wake of Belarusian digital vandalism

NotPetya started over there, don't forget US companies should be on the lookout for security nasties from Ukrainian partners following the digital graffiti and malware attack launched against Ukraine by Belarus, the CISA has warned.…
The Register 20 Jan 2022 11124 Views

Dark Web's Largest Marketplace for Stolen Credit Cards is Shutting Down

UniCC, the biggest dark web marketplace for stolen credit and debit cards, has announced that it's shuttering its operations after earning $358 million in purchases since 2013 using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, and Dash. "Don't build any...
The Hacker News 17 Jan 2022 598 Views

DHL, Microsoft, WhatsApp top phishing list of most imitated brands

Google, LinkedIn and Amazon also ranked highly on Check Point Research's list.
ZDnet 17 Jan 2022 466 Views

New Unpatched Apple Safari Browser Bug Allows Cross-Site User Tracking

A software bug introduced in Apple Safari 15's implementation of the IndexedDB API could be abused by a malicious website to track users' online activity in the web browser and worse, even reveal their identity. The vulnerability, dubbed IndexedDB Leaks, was disclosed...
The Hacker News 17 Jan 2022 564 Views