July 2023

HotRat: New AsyncRAT Malware Variant Spreading Via Pirated Software

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A new variant of AsyncRAT malware dubbed HotRat is being distributed via free, pirated versions of popular software and utilities such as video games, image and sound editing software, and Microsoft Office. According to Martin a Milánek, security researcher at Avast, “HotRat malware gives attackers a wide range of capabilities, including stealing login credentials, cryptocurrency […]

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Apple Plans To Stop FaceTime and iMessage For iPhones in the UK.

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In reaction to new measures that would increase the amount of digital surveillance that state intelligence agencies are allowed to conduct, Apple has issued a warning that it would prefer to discontinue providing iMessage and FaceTime services in the U.K. than give in to pressure from the government. The iPhone manufacturer is the most recent

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INTERPOL Nabs West African Hacking Crew Leader Behind $11 Million Cybercrime

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According to Interpol, a suspected senior member of the French-speaking hacker group OPERA1ER has been detained as part of a global law enforcement investigation known as Nervone. “The group is believed to have stolen an estimated USD 11 million — potentially as much as 30 million — in more than 30 attacks across 15 countries

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Hackers Steal $20 Million From Revolut Bank

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Early in 2022, malicious actors took advantage of an undiscovered weakness in Revolut’s payment infrastructure to steal more than $20 million from the business. The Financial Times reported the situation and cited numerous unnamed sources who were aware of the occurrence. The breach hasn’t been made publically known. The problem was caused by differences between

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