While many believe MacOS is better at keeping out malware, the reality is different. MacOS is just as susceptible to malware as other systems. A new threat called SpectralBlur, created by the Lazarus hacking group from North Korea, targets Macs. It gained attention in 2023 but remained undetected for some time. SpectralBlur is a backdoor […]
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Pharmacies across the country are facing outages due to a cybersecurity threat. Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company disclosed that its network was attacked on Wednesday. The disruption is expected to persist for the day. The Tennessee-based company reported connectivity issues since 5 a.m. EST and immediately disconnected systems upon detecting the threat to
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Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, and experts predict the situation will worsen. Therefore, it’s crucial for people to enhance their online safety practices, starting with strengthening their passwords. Forbes Advisor recently published a report on America’s Password Habits, based on a survey of 2,000 individuals conducted by OnePoll. The findings revealed that 46% of
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A Twin Cities company handling private patient data and images for over 20 area hospitals and clinics experienced a cyber attack on Super Bowl Sunday. However, they believe they thwarted the attack before any confidential information was compromised. Consulting Radiologists Ltd (CRL), the company in question, swiftly intervened to prevent a full-scale attack, although there
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Fresh samples of Qakbot malware have been circulating in email campaigns since mid-December, indicating ongoing experimentation by its developers. One variant uses a fake Adobe product installer to deceive users into installing the malware on Windows systems. Qakbot, also known as QBot, has long been used to deliver various malicious payloads, including ransomware, primarily through
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A group called GoldFactory has made advanced banking malware, like GoldPickaxe for iOS and GoldDigger for Android, targeting countries like Thailand and Vietnam. They trick people into downloading the malware through fake messages and websites, stealing personal information and intercepting messages. PC Matic is a 100% USA-based cybersecurity solution, providing industry-leading security that is affordable
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Prudential Financial, a major global financial services company, suffered a breach last week where attackers accessed employee and contractor data before being stopped from further access. The company, managing $1.4 trillion in assets and serving over 50 million customers worldwide, detected the breach on February 5, one day after unauthorized access. The breach was disclosed
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Southern Water, a company providing water services across several regions in England, has disclosed that data belonging to 5-10% of its customers has been compromised in a cyber attack. Personal information and financial data may have been stolen and potentially sold on the dark web. The compromised data includes names, dates of birth, national insurance
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A cyberattack targeting the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office has shut down its computer network, leaving public defenders across the state unable to access essential work systems. This attack, identified as malware encryption, has rendered public defenders incapable of accessing court documents and filings and performing significant work for their clients. The Office spokesperson, James
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A new variant of the XLoader malware has been discovered, capable of automatically launching on infected Android smartphones without user interaction. This strain can extract sensitive data such as photos, messages, and contact lists. Distributed through shortened links in text messages, XLoader impersonates Google Chrome to gain permissions and evade detection. It can even extract
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