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North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies
Image: DC_Studio/Envato North Korean hackers who disguise themselves as IT workers are applying for work in the U.K., according to Google Threat Intelligence Group. Success in the U.S. is declining due to rising awareness of their tactics, indictments, and right-to-work verification challenges, prompting them to turn elsewhere. The attackers pose as legitimate remote workers, looking to generate revenue, access sensitive…
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More used Seagate HDDs disguised as new: Fraudsters make it tough to spot the difference
Physical examination of these units has revealed subtle signs of previous use, including minor dents in the housing, worn SATA connectors, and misaligned stickers — details that might escape casual inspection. Seagate has confirmed at least one instance of fraudulent resale following a customer support inquiry, the report said. In a notable case, the company declined to provide warranty service…
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Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app
A malicious Android spyware application named ‘BMI CalculationVsn’ was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool but stealing data from infected devices in the background. The application was discovered by McAfee Labs researchers, who notified Amazon, leading to the application being removed from the store. However, those who installed the app must manually remove it and…
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Phishing Attacks on Australia Disguised as Atlassian
Enterprises across Australia and the APAC region have been warned that cyber criminals are exploiting popular platforms like Atlassian to launch more convincing phishing attacks on law firms and other corporations. These attacks aim to steal employee credentials and breach company cyber security defences. Ryan Economos, APAC field chief technology officer at email security firm Mimecast, told TechRepublic that such…
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