Chinese Hackers Use GHOSTSPIDER Malware to Hack Telecoms Across 12+ Countries The China-linked threat actor known as Earth Estries has been observed using a previously undocumented backdoor called GHOSTSPIDER as part of its attacks targeting Southeast Asian telecommunications companies. Trend Micro, which described the hacking group as an aggressive advanced Read more…
Iranian Hackers Use "Dream Job" Lures to Deploy SnailResin Malware in Aerospace Attacks The Iranian threat actor known as TA455 has been observed taking a leaf out of a North Korean hacking group’s playbook to orchestrate its own version of the Dream Job campaign targeting the aerospace industry by offering Read more…
North Korean Hackers Target macOS Using Flutter-Embedded Malware Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK aka North Korea) have been found embedding malware within Flutter applications, marking the first time this tactic has been adopted by the adversary to infect Apple macOS devices. Jamf Threat Read more…
Ticketmaster Hackers Are Stealing Tickets Out of Customers’ Accounts Hackers are breaking into some Ticketmaster users’ accounts and transferring tickets to themselves. Two concertgoers said it was shocking, but they got their tickets back to attend their shows. After BI asked Ticketmaster for comment, it refunded the two concertgoers the Read more…
A Hacker’s Guide to Password Cracking Nov 07, 2024The Hacker NewsPassword Security / Network Security Defending your organization’s security is like fortifying a castle—you need to understand where attackers will strike and how they’ll try to breach your walls. And hackers are always searching for weaknesses, whether it’s a lax Read more…
North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Firms with Hidden Risk Malware on macOS A threat actor with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been observed targeting cryptocurrency-related businesses with a multi-stage malware capable of infecting Apple macOS devices. Cybersecurity company SentinelOne, which dubbed the campaign Hidden Risk, Read more…
China-Aligned MirrorFace Hackers Target EU Diplomats with World Expo 2025 Bait Nov 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Cyber Espionage The China-aligned threat actor known as MirrorFace has been observed targeting a diplomatic organization in the European Union, marking the first time the hacking crew has targeted an entity in the Read more…
FBI Seeks Public Help to Identify Chinese Hackers Behind Global Cyber Intrusions The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sought assistance from the public in connection with an investigation involving the breach of edge devices and computer networks belonging to companies and government entities. “An Advanced Persistent Threat group Read more…
Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes Google researchers said they uncovered a Kremlin-backed operation targeting recruits for the Ukrainian military with information-stealing malware for Windows and Android devices. The malware, spread primarily through posts on Telegram, came from a persona on that platform Read more…
Chinese hackers collected audio from Trump campaign adviser’s calls – report | US elections 2024 Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures, including an unnamed campaign adviser of Donald Trump, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. Various media outlets reported on Friday that the Read more…