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Malicious Python Package Hides Sliver C2 Framework in Fake Requests Library Logo
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a malicious Python package that purports to be an offshoot of the popular requests library and has been found concealing a Golang-version of the Sliver command-and-control (C2) framework within a PNG image of the project's logo.
The package employing this steganographic trickery is requests-darwin-lite, which has been
New Spectre-Style ‘Pathfinder’ Attack Targets Intel CPU, Leak Encryption Keys and Data
Researchers have discovered two novel attack methods targeting high-performance Intel CPUs that could be exploited to stage a key recovery attack against the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm.
The techniques have been collectively dubbed Pathfinder by a group of academics from the University of California San Diego, Purdue University, UNC Chapel
International freight tech firm isolates Canada operations after cyberattack
An international freight technology company said it has cut off a portion of its business in Canada after a cyberattack.
Hackers claim to have breached Israeli nuclear facility’s computer network
An Iran-linked hacking group claims to have breached the computer network of a sensitive Israeli nuclear installation in an incident declared by the ‘Anonymous’ hackers as a protest against the war in Gaza.
Russia-linked hackers use Smokeloader malware to steal funds from Ukrainian enterprises
Smokeloader malware used by Russia-linked cybercriminals remains one of the major tools for financial hacks in Ukraine, according to a recent report.
Ukrainian police detain cybercriminals trying to sell millions of stolen email and Instagram accounts
Ukrainian cyber police have detained three members of an organized criminal gang suspected of hijacking more than 100 million email and Instagram accounts from users across the world.
Pharmaceutical development company investigating cyberattack after LockBit posting
A Nasdaq-listed pharmaceutical development company said it is investigating a cybersecurity incident following claims from the LockBit ransomware gang that data was stolen.
‘Lifelock’ hacker pleads guilty to extorting medical clinics
An Idaho man who hacked and extorted medical clinics and a police department pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Georgia federal court to charges of computer fraud and abuse.
China-linked hackers target governments and more in Southeast Asia with new backdoors
A China-linked espionage group has been observed targeting government agencies, educational institutions and the communications industry with two custom backdoors, according to the new research.
Russia says cyberattacks had no impact on presidential election
Cyberattacks targeting Russia failed to have an impact on the country’s elections, Russia’s internet watchdog said, after officials warned of “massive” efforts to disrupt the presidential vote.