browser fingerprinting, website owners can better understand their audience, personalize their user experience, and improve their analytics. Additionally, it can also help with fraud detection and optimize login security. How does it work? Well, when you visit a website, your browser transmits a ton of information about itself and your computer. This includes details like
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New JavaScript Dropper ‘PindOS’ discovered delivering Bumblebee and IcedID Malware Meet PindOS, the new JavaScript dropper in town. Cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct has tracked its activities, observing it as a carrier for next-stage payloads such as Bumblebee and IcedID malware. Technically, dropper malware is the plug that enables advanced attackers to deliver their sophisticated payloads.
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bootkit that targets UEFI firmware, which is responsible for initializing hardware components and launching the operating system. Once the bootkit infects a system, it can survive even if the operating system is reinstalled, as it resides in the UEFI firmware. To help organizations detect and prevent infections, the NSA has released guidance that includes step-by-step
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Law Firms Under Cyberattack According to a recent study, law firms are still a popular target for cyberattacks. Here are the main points: – Over 60% of law firms have been targeted with a cyberattack – 1 in 5 law firms were unaware that they had been breached – Phishing attacks and ransomware were the
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Universities: Common Targets for Ransomware Attacks Main Points: – Universities are common targets for ransomware attacks. – Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents access to a computer system until a for a specified amount is paid. – Threat actors are putting pressure on universities to pay the ransom by disabling critical services and
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Kendra Kingsbury Exposes Classified Documents What Happened? Kendra Kingsbury, a former government contractor, smuggled classified documents out on storage media. She was recently sentenced to prison for 64 months for her crime. How Did She Do It? Kingsbury, who worked as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE), used a USB drive to steal
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New Cryptocurrency Mining Attack Targets Linux Systems and IoT Devices Overview: A new campaign is targeting internet-facing Linux systems and Internet of Things devices. The intention is to steal device resources for mining cryptocurrency. Microsoft researcher Rotem Sde-Or has described the attackers as using a backdoor with a range of tools and components. Details: The
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Becky Pinkard Inducted into Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame Introduction Becky Pinkard, Managing Director of Global Cyber Operations at Barclays, has been inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions to the cybersecurity industry. The Induction Pinkard was recognized for her extensive work in the cybersecurity field, including her time at Digital
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Becky Pinkard Inducted into Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame Becky Pinkard, the Managing Director of Global Cyber Operations at Barclays, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at Infosecurity Europe. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to information and cybersecurity. Pinkard has been in the cybersecurity industry for over 20 years and has contributed
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ScarCruft Uses New Information-Stealing Malware and Golang-Based Backdoor Introduction Recent reports from AhnLab Security’s Emergency response Center indicate that North Korean threat actor, ScarCruft, has been using sophisticated malware to steal valuable information from its targets. This malware, which has previously undocumented wiretapping features, uses a backdoor developed using Golang to exploit the Ably real-time
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