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.

New RomCom malware variant 'SnipBot' spotted in data theft attacks

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A new variant of the RomCom malware called SnipBot, has been used in attacks that pivot on the network to steal data from compromised systems.

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Automattic blocks WP Engine’s access to WordPress resources

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WordPress.org has banned WP Engine from accessing its resources and stopped delivering plugin updates to websites hosted on the platform, urging impacted users to choose other hosting providers.

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Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers

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A massive infostealer malware operation encompassing thirty campaigns targeting a broad spectrum of demographics and system platforms has been uncovered, attributed to a cybercriminal group named "Marko Polo." 

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Dell investigates data breach claims after hacker leaks employee info

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Dell has confirmed that they are investigating recent claims that it suffered a data breach after a threat actor leaked the data for over 10,000 employees. 

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macOS Sequoia change breaks networking for VPN, antivirus software

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Users of macOS 15 'Sequoia' are reporting network connection errors when using certain endpoint detection and response (EDR) or virtual private network (VPN) solutions, and web browsers. 

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Top Breaches Of 2023

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