Urgent security update: vulnerabilities addressed in Apache Linkis
Apache Linkis, a vital middleware for connecting applications to various data processing engines, has recently patched two significant security vulnerabilities affecting versions 1.3.2 to 1.5.0. These vulnerabilities pose...
BlankBot: a rising threat in Android banking trojans
A new Android banking trojan, identified as “BlankBot,” has emerged as a critical threat for mobile users, particularly targeting those in Turkey. Unveiled by Intel 471 Malware Intelligence...
The evolving landscape of Proton ransomware: a focus on the Zola variant
Since its emergence in March 2023, the Proton ransomware family has shown a remarkable capacity for evolution, with the latest variant, Zola, highlighting significant advancements in its attack...
Mint Stealer: a deep dive into Malware-as-a-Service
Cyfirma’s recent report has shed light on Mint Stealer, a sophisticated malware operating within the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) framework. This advanced threat targets a wide array of sensitive data,...
End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.9: time to upgrade
As of May 2024, the Linux Kernel 6.9 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL) with the release of version 6.9.12. Users are now faced with...
Evasive Panda’s infiltration of ISP systems
In mid-2023, a security report from Volexity unveiled a significant cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Chinese hacking group known as StormBamboo, or Evasive Panda. This group managed...
The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially charged Roman Pikulev with the creation and operation of Cryptonator, an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange implicated in processing over $235 million...
Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security
Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in domain security, termed the “Sitting Ducks” attack, which has enabled cybercriminals to seize over 35,000 registered domains. This method bypasses traditional...