Urgent security update: vulnerabilities addressed in Apache Linkis
6 August 2024 dark6
Apache Linkis, a vital middleware for connecting applications to various data processing engines, has recently patched two significant security vulnerabilities...
Malware
BlankBot: a rising threat in Android banking trojans
6 August 2024 dark6
A new Android banking trojan, identified as “BlankBot,” has emerged as a critical threat for mobile users, particularly targeting those...
Ransomware
The evolving landscape of Proton ransomware: a focus on the Zola variant
6 August 2024 dark6
Since its emergence in March 2023, the Proton ransomware family has shown a remarkable capacity for evolution, with the latest...
Malware
Mint Stealer: a deep dive into Malware-as-a-Service
5 August 2024 dark6
Cyfirma’s recent report has shed light on Mint Stealer, a sophisticated malware operating within the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) framework. This advanced...
Vulnerability
End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.9: time to upgrade
5 August 2024 dark6
As of May 2024, the Linux Kernel 6.9 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL) with the release...
Cybercrime
Evasive Panda’s infiltration of ISP systems
5 August 2024 dark6
In mid-2023, a security report from Volexity unveiled a significant cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Chinese hacking group known...
Cybercrime
The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges
5 August 2024 dark6
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially charged Roman Pikulev with the creation and operation of Cryptonator, an unlicensed...
Cybercrime
Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security
4 August 2024 dark6
Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in domain security, termed the “Sitting Ducks” attack, which has enabled cybercriminals to seize...
Vulnerability
Twilio discontinues Authy desktop service amidst investor pressures
4 August 2024 dark6
Twilio has officially terminated its Authy desktop service, a move that will impact users who previously relied on the desktop...
Cybercrime
Chinese hackers accused of executing a cyberattack
3 August 2024 dark6
On July 31, Germany publicly accused Chinese hackers of executing a cyberattack against its Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy...
Malware
Sophisticated Android malware campaign exposes over 107,000 devices
1 August 2024 dark6
A recent report from Zimperium’s zLabs has uncovered a widespread and highly sophisticated Android malware campaign that has compromised more...
AI
Reddit’s exclusive partnership with Google: a game changer in content licensing
1 August 2024 dark6
In a significant move, Reddit has opted to restrict access to its content exclusively to Google, effectively banning all other...