Monthly Archives: October 2024
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A sophisticated cyberattack has crippled Uttarakhand's IT infrastructure, rendering over 90 government websites, including the CM helpline, non-functional. This unprecedented breach has halted essential online services and internal operations across the state, with cybersecurity experts working tirelessly to restore the systems.
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A newly discovered malware, Perfctl, is actively exploiting vulnerable Linux servers to install cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software. This stealthy malware hides itself by mimicking legitimate processes, evading detection, and persisting even after system reboots.
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Cybercriminals have launched a large-scale fraud campaign, using fake trading apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play to defraud victims worldwide. Disguised as legitimate financial applications, these apps lure users into fraudulent investments, resulting in significant financial losses.
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A new cybersecurity threat, dubbed CosmicSting, is wreaking havoc on Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. Exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-34102), attackers are using remote code execution to infiltrate e-commerce platforms, steal sensitive data, and compromise entire systems.
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Robert Westbrook, a 39-year-old U.K. national, has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly orchestrating a hack-to-trade fraud scheme that netted him approximately $3.75 million in illegal profits by exploiting hacked Microsoft 365 executive emails.
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Net Protector Total Security has achieved a significant milestone by earning the prestigious AV-Test certification.