The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Bill Toulas is a technology writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications. An open source advocate and Linux enthusiast, is currently finding pleasure in following hacks, malware campaigns, and data breach incidents, as well as by exploring the intricate ways through which tech is swiftly transforming our lives.

Fake Corsair job offers on LinkedIn push DarkGate malware

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A threat actor is using fake LinkedIn posts and direct messages about a Facebook Ads specialist position at hardware maker Corsair to lure people into downloading info-stealing malware like DarkGate and RedLine. 

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BlackCat ransomware uses new ‘Munchkin’ Linux VM in stealthy attacks

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The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware operation has begun to use a new tool named 'Munchkin' that utilizes virtual machines to deploy encryptors on network devices stealthily. 

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Fake KeePass site uses Google Ads and Punycode to push malware

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A Google Ads campaign was found pushing a fake KeePass download site that used Punycode to appear as the official domain of the KeePass password manager to distribute malware. 

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MATA malware framework exploits EDR in attacks on defense firms

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An updated version of the MATA backdoor framework was spotted in attacks between August 2022 and May 2023, targeting oil and gas firms and the defense industry in Eastern Europe. 

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Qubitstrike attacks rootkit Jupyter Linux servers to steal credentials

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Hackers are scanning for internet-exposed Jupyter Notebooks to breach servers and deploy a cocktail of malware consisting of a Linux rootkit, crypto miners, and password-stealing scripts. 

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024