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ToddyCat hackers use 'disposable' malware to target Asian telecoms

ToddyCat hackers use ‘disposable’ malware to target Asian telecoms

A newly discovered campaign dubbed “Stayin’ Alive” has been targeting government organizations and telecommunication service providers across Asia since 2021, using a wide variety of “disposable” malware to evade detection. Most of the campaign’s targets seen by cybersecurity firm Check Point are based in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Vietnam, while the campaign is still underway. […]

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New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware

Elastic has announced its second Elastic Global Threat Report, issued by Elastic Security Labs. Based on observations from more than 1 billion data points over the last 12 months, the report reveals ransomware is expanding and diversifying; more than half of all observed malware infections were on Linux systems; and credential access techniques have become

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Cybersecurity ops not an immediate priority for CIOs

One in five CIOs believe cybersecurity ops are not an immediate priority, according to new research. In April 2023, Acora conducted a survey that revealed insights into the changing responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs), focusing on mid-market companies. The research included 126 decision-makers from financial services companies and aimed to identify the difficulties and

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6 simple cybersecurity rules you can apply now

If you’re an IT pro or a serious PC hobbyist, computers are as logical as Mr. Spock. If you’re a human being without a technical background, the average Windows error message might as well be written in Klingon. For that latter audience, computer security often devolves into magical thinking. That’s unfortunate because the reality is

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Three Chinese nationals sentenced in Adelaide after using stolen details from phishing scam - ABC News

Three Chinese nationals sentenced in Adelaide after using stolen details from phishing scam – ABC News

Three Chinese nationals living in Australia who used stolen personal information to make fraudulent transactions will be released from prison in a month, while a third will walk free immediately. Key points: Renzhong Chen, 31, Sheng Li, 25, and Xiaoxin Zheng, 20, were arrested in November after using details from a phishing scam, which is believed

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Scammers take over photographer's Facebook account, prompting cyber security warning - ABC News

Scammers take over photographer’s Facebook account, prompting cyber security warning – ABC News

A Queensland photographer says it feels like his business burned down after scammers wiped seven years of images and customer orders from his social media page.  Key points: Caloundra man Doug Bazley said the cyber attack took over his Facebook business page using a tactic experts say is becoming more common. Mr Bazley said the page was lost

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Biden administration goes back to the drawing board on water cybersecurity – The Washington Post

Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202! My cat Julius “Jules” Jonas Jonah Jameson has been extra-angelic of late. He’s always superb, but he’s just on another level of awesomeness recently. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Below: The Supreme Court temporarily blocks a social media order, and a sanctioned crypto exchange becomes a hotbed

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Newly discovered Android malware has infected thousands of devices

I’m not one to mince words or make you wait for the payoff, so I’ll get right to the point. If you’ve purchased a T95 (or similar knockoff) streaming box that runs Android, chances are that your unit was shipped with pre-installed malware. But this isn’t your ordinary piece of malware. Instead, we’re looking at

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Malware-Infected Devices Sold Through Major Retailers – Infosecurity Magazine

Human Security has exposed a significant monetization method employed by a sophisticated cyber-criminal operation. This operation involved the sale of backdoored off-brand mobile and CTV (Connected TV) Android devices through major retailers, which had originated from repackaging factories in China. The scheme, known as BADBOX, deploys the Triada malware as a “backdoor” on various devices

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Okta hones in on thriving ANZ channel opportunities

Okta hones in on thriving ANZ channel opportunities

At Okta’s annual conference, TechDay had a chance to sit down with Ajay Advani, recently appointed Vice President of APJ Channel and Strategic Alliances, to discuss the company’s partner focus for ANZ, including the Elevate programme, the SMB market opportunity, and the role of Oktane in building rapport and knowledge. As reported by TechDay early

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