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Hackers are distributing a newly discovered form of trojan malware that offers full access to infected Windows PCs. Dubbed FlawedAmmyy, the malware is built on top of leaked source code for a legitimate app, Version 3 of Ammyy Admin remote desktop software, and enables attackers to secretly snoop on those duped into installing it. Read […]

Researchers have uncovered a new cryptojacking scheme which utilizes the leaked NSA exploit EternalBlue to infect vulnerable Windows servers. On Thursday, security professionals from Imperva revealed the attack, warning that this latest scheme is far more sophisticated than most recorded cryptojacking attempts, which are generally rather simple in nature. Read more

It is still to be found that who was behind this large hacking sweep, however, it is found that the hackers who stole the money tried to sell it on the black market (dark web). This news was found by joint efforts of Big Block Intelligence group Inc., and a team of white hat hackers.

RMH Franchise Holdings, which owns and operates more than 160 Applebee’s stores across the U.S., said that it recently discovered malware infecting its point of sale systems (POS). The malware may have enabled hackers to steal certain guests’ names, credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates and card verification codes processed during limited time periods.

On March 5, Putin spoke about the issue to one of the senior FSB officials at a meeting, it was less than a couple of weeks ahead of the elections which appears positive hind him over a 6-year term. Read more

An 18-year-old researcher Corben Leo discovered the flaw late last year and contacted Nike through the company’s dedicated email address for reporting security flaws, which it advertises on its bug bounty page. Read more

600 cryptocurrency mining machines worth more than $2 million have been stolen from data centers in Iceland in what is being called as one of the biggest thefts ever in the small island nation. Read more

Dubbed Operation Honeybee based on the name of lure documents used during the attacks, the campaign has been discovered by security researchers at security company McAfee Labs after a new variant of the Syscon backdoor malware was spotted being distributed via phishing emails. Read more

On February 21, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presented a detailed and interpretive Commission Statement and Guidance entailing the disclosures of public companies (the “Guidance”) which assist public companies and corporation to meet their cybersecurity disclosure requirements efficiently and that too under the federal securities laws. Read more

American spymasters are now very much concerned over the susceptibility of US-based companies to cyber-attack and are seeking help and guidance from the UK to enhance protection in the face of growing danger and threat of the hostile state hackers. Read more