Tag: tool
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FBI Warns Against Using Unsafe File Converter Tools
The FBI Denver Field Office has sounded the alarm about a burgeoning scam involving purportedly free online document converter tools. This scam, which has gained traction globally, sees cybercriminals harnessing these tools to spread malware, leading to severe consequences such as ransomware attacks. The FBI is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any…
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FBI warns: beware of free online document converter tools
Don’t ‘just trust the logo’: Luke Connolly, a threat analyst with cybersecurity software and consulting firm Emsisoft, said the fact that the FBI has issued a warning is a good indication that this issue is fairly widespread, and should be taken seriously.Defenses, he said, include only using services from trusted vendors, using endpoint protection to…
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Semrush Impersonation Scam Targets Google Ads
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online marketing and advertising tools to leverage them in their malicious campaigns. A recent First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/semrush-impersonation-scam-targets-google-ads/
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FBI Warns of Document Converter Tools Due to Uptick in Scams
The FBI’s Denver field office says the tools will convert documents while also dropping malware and scraping users’ systems for sensitive data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/fbi-document-converter-tools-scam
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Clio: Real-Time Logging Tool with Locking, User Authentication, and Audit Trails
Clio is a cutting-edge, secure logging platform designed specifically for red team operations and security assessments. This collaborative tool offers real-time logging capabilities, allowing multiple users to view and edit logs simultaneously. It incorporates a row-level locking mechanism to prevent conflicts during simultaneous editing, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Key Features and Setup Clio’s architecture…
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Medusa ransomware uses malicious Windows driver ABYSSWORKER to disable security tools
Medusa ransomware uses a malicious Windows driver ABYSSWORKER to disable security tools, making detection and mitigation more difficult. Elastic Security Labs tracked a financially driven MEDUSA ransomware campaign using a HEARTCRYPT-packed loader and a revoked certificate-signed driver, ABYSSWORKER, to disable EDR tools. The attackers used a 64-bit Windows PE driver named smuol.sys, disguised as a…
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VanHelsingRaaS Emerges, Targeting Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi Systems
VanHelsingRaaS, a newly launched ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) program, has quickly gained traction in the cybercrime ecosystem. Introduced on March 7, 2025, this RaaS platform offers affiliates a cross-platform ransomware tool capable of targeting diverse systems, including Linux, BSD, ARM architectures, and VMware ESXi environments. Its rapid adoption underscores its appeal to both seasoned cybercriminals and newcomers.…
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Medusa Ransomware Uses Malicious Driver to Disable Security Tools
The Medusa ransomware relies on a malicious Windows driver to disable the security tools running on the infected systems. The post Medusa Ransomware Uses Malicious Driver to Disable Security Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/medusa-ransomware-uses-malicious-driver-to-disable-security-tools/
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: GitHub Supply Chain Attack, AI Malware, BYOVD Tactics, and More
A quiet tweak in a popular open-source tool opened the door to a supply chain breach—what started as a targeted attack quickly spiraled, exposing secrets across countless projects.That wasn’t the only stealth move. A new all-in-one malware is silently stealing passwords, crypto, and control—while hiding in plain sight. And over 300 Android apps joined the…
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How to Balance Password Security Against User Experience
If given the choice, most users are likely to favor a seamless experience over complex security measures, as they don’t prioritize strong password security. However, balancing security and usability doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. By implementing the right best practices and tools, you can strike a balance between robust password security and a…
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Hybrid Threats and AI: Shaping the Future of EU’s Organized Threat Landscape in 2025
The European Union’s landscape of serious and organized crime is undergoing a significant transformation, according to the latest EU-SOCTA 2025 report released by Europol. This comprehensive assessment highlights how hybrid threats and artificial intelligence (AI) have become the core elements of the organized threat landscape in Europe, reshaping the tactics, tools, and strategies employed by…
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How AI, corruption and digital tools fuel Europe’s criminal underworld
Europol has released its 2025 report on serious and organized crime in the EU. The EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) is based on intelligence from EU … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/24/europe-criminal-underworld/
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Enterprises walk a tightrope between AI innovation and security
AI/ML tool usage surged globally in 2024, with enterprises integrating AI into operations and employees embedding it in daily workflows, according to Zscaler. The report … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/24/ai-ml-tool-enterprise-usage/
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Finders Keypers: Open-source AWS KMS key usage finder
Finders Keypers is an open-source tool for analyzing the current usage of AWS KMS keys. It supports both AWS customer managed KMS keys and AWS Managed KMS keys. Use cases … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/24/finders-keypers-open-source-aws-kms-key-usage-finder/
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New Browser-Based RDP Tool Enables Secure Remote Access to Windows Servers
Cloudflare has introduced a groundbreaking browser-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) solution. This innovative tool allows users to securely access Windows servers directly from their web browsers, eliminating the need for native RDP clients or VPNs. Cloudflare’s browser-based RDP solution is part of their Cloudflare Access suite, which already includes clientless SSH and VNC offerings, aiming…
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UAT-5918 ATP group targets critical Taiwan
Cisco Talos found UAT-5918, active since 2023, using web shells and open-source tools for persistence, info theft, and credential harvesting. Cisco Talos uncovered UAT-5918, an info-stealing threat actor active since 2023, using web shells and open-source tools for persistence and credential theft. The APT UAT-5918 targets Taiwan, exploiting N-day vulnerabilities in unpatched servers for long-term…
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Betrugsmasche entlarvt: FBI warnt vor infizierten PDF-Tools
Tags: toolFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/fbi-warnt-vor-infizierten-pdf-tools-1678757/
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Dieses Tool eines einzelnen Programmierers knackt eine gefährliche Ransomware in nur 10 Stunden
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/tool-einzelner-programmierer-knackt-ransomware-zehn-stunden-1679139/
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Dataminr Raises $85M to Advance Predictive, Agentic AI Tools
Dave DeWalt’s NightDragon and HSBC to Back New Product Rollouts and Global Growth. Dataminr received $85 million in convertible pre-IPO funding from Dave DeWalt’s NightDragon and HSBC. The investment will support the rollout of context agents and pre-generative AI capabilities, and enable the company to scale internationally ahead of its planned initial public offering. First…
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How to Protect Your Business from E-commerce Fraud in 2025
Protect your online business with proven e-commerce fraud prevention strategies. Learn key security measures and tools to protect your revenue in 2025. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/how-to-protect-your-business-from-e-commerce-fraud-in-2025/
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JumpServer Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Gain Full Control
JumpServer, a widely used open-source Privileged Access Management (PAM) tool developed by Fit2Cloud, has been found to have critical security vulnerabilities. These flaws, recently highlighted by SonarSource’s vulnerability research team, allow attackers to bypass authentication and potentially gain full control over the JumpServer infrastructure. JumpServer acts as a centralized gateway to internal networks, offering features…
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UAT-5918 Targets Taiwan’s Critical Infrastructure Using Web Shells and Open-Source Tools
Threat hunters have uncovered a new threat actor named UAT-5918 that has been attacking critical infrastructure entities in Taiwan since at least 2023.”UAT-5918, a threat actor believed to be motivated by establishing long-term access for information theft, uses a combination of web shells and open-sourced tooling to conduct post-compromise activities to establish persistence in victim…
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Für Cyberattacken gewappnet Krisenkommunikation nach Plan
Lesen Sie, welche Aspekte für einen Krisenkommunikationsplan entscheidend sind.Cyberangriffe fordern nicht nur CISOs in punkto Prävention und Krisenbewältigung heraus. Auch die Unternehmenskommunikation ist mit im Boot. Sie ist verantwortlich für den Krisenkommunikationsplan, den sie mit dem CISO entwickelt und bei Cybersicherheitsvorfällen umsetzt.Eine gute Krisenprävention hat aus der Perspektive der Kommunikation drei Elemente und beginnt nicht…
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RansomHub affiliate uses custom backdoor Betruger
Symantec researchers linked a custom backdoor, called Betruger, found in recent ransomware attacks to an affiliate of the RansomHub operation. Symantec’s Threat Hunter team has identified a custom backdoor, named Betruger, linked to a RansomHub affiliate. Designed for ransomware attacks, Betruger combines multiple functions into a single tool to minimize detection. It enables screenshot capture,…
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Kaspersky Links Head Mare to Twelve, Targeting Russian Entities via Shared C2 Servers
Two known threat activity clusters codenamed Head Mare and Twelve have likely joined forces to target Russian entities, new findings from Kaspersky reveal.”Head Mare relied heavily on tools previously associated with Twelve. Additionally, Head Mare attacks utilized command-and-control (C2) servers exclusively linked to Twelve prior to these incidents,” the company said. “This suggests First seen…
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down >>Geofence<< Warrants Conflict With Fourth Circuit
Geofence warrants are a relatively new tool that allows law enforcement to obtain location data from devices within a specified geographic area during a specific time frame. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/fifth-circuit-strikes-down-geofence-warrants-conflict-with-fourth-circuit/