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Chinese hackers target Linux with new WolfsBane malware
A new Linux backdoor called ‘WolfsBane’ has been discovered, believed to be a port of Windows malware used by the Chinese ‘Gelsemium’ hacking group. ESET security researchers who analyzed WolfsBane report that WolfsBane is a complete malware tool featuring a dropper, launcher, and backdoor, while it also uses a modified open-source rootkit to evade detection. The researchers also discovered ‘FireWood,’ another…
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Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus “winter heating allowance” and “cost of living support” scam texts. The scam campaign is opportunistic given the UK government’s recent controversial stance on cutting winter fuel payments from approximately 10 million pensioners across Britain. Lookalike GOV.UK pages Scammers are seen texting British residents this…
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Max Is the Latest Streaming Service to Target Password Sharing
Following similar crackdowns from Netflix and Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max) has announced its intentions to stop you from freely sharing passwords across households. In an earnings call Thursday, company Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels said the move would start with “very soft messaging” over the next few months before getting more serious heading into 2025 and 2026. That at…
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Five ways cyber criminals target healthcare and how to stop them
Healthcare organizations around the world are continually weathering a barrage of cyber attacks that disrupt patient care and threaten lives. In an industry where system downtime could potentially have fatal consequences, healthcare institutions need to be as prepared as they can to prevent and recover from cyber attacks. But what are the major cyber threats facing healthcare organizations, and how…
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Target Black Friday deals live — 21 best early sales I’d add to my cart now
We always see a flood of great sales come November, but you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get started on your holiday shopping. Target is already slashing prices on toys, Lego sets, gaming and more ahead of the big day. Right now you can save up to 30% on select Disney toys at Target, including Disney’s Doorables…
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Hackers target critical zero-day vulnerability in PTZ cameras
Hackers are attempting to exploit two zero-day vulnerabilities in PTZOptics pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) live streaming cameras used in industrial, healthcare, business conferences, government, and courtroom settings. In April 2024, GreyNoise discovered CVE-2024-8956 and CVE-2024-8957 after its AI-powered threat detection tool, Sift, detected unusual activity on its honeypot network that did not match any known threats. Upon examination of the alert, GreyNoise researchers uncovered…
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Early Black Friday Target deals are here — here’s 15 deals I’d get now on TVs, headphones, Lego and more
Black Friday is approaching fast. If you want to get started on your holiday shopping early, you’re in luck — Target has already released some awesome deals that are just as good as Black Friday. Right now you can satisfy your sweet tooth with Halloween candy deals from $5. There’s also up to 30% off appliances, and Target Circle members…
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Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
If you don’t already have it, download Target’s Circle app. Drop your donated car seat into the designated box at a Target store, and scan the redemption code on the box with the Target app. Your bonus shows up in the Wallet section of your Target app, and you have until Oct. 12, 2024, to use it. Here’s what you…
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Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS
Intel471’s new report reveals macOS is increasingly targeted by threat actors, who develop specific malware for the operating system or use cross-platform languages to achieve their goals on macOS computers. More macOS vulnerabilities are also being exploited in the wild. Malware and exploits might be used for both cybercrime and cyberespionage. More malware than ever on macOS Between January 2023…
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Chinese hacking groups target Russian government, IT firms
A series of targeted cyberattacks that started at the end of July 2024, targeting dozens of systems used in Russian government organizations and IT companies, are linked to Chinese hackers of the APT31 and APT 27 groups. Kaspersky, who discovered the activity, dubbed the campaign “EastWind,” reporting that it employs an updated version of the CloudSorcerer backdoor spotted in a similar…
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