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🚨 Alert: A new phishing campaign uses a Java-based downloader to distribute VCURMS & STRRAT RATs, leveraging public services like AWS & GitHub for malware hosting.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/alert-cybercriminals-deploying-vcurms.html
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Beware of adversary-in-the-middle attacks: Hackers create fake login pages to steal credentials and manipulate MFA prompts. Protect yourself by verifying websites and being cautious with links

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/4-ways-hackers-use-social-engineering.html
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Researchers reveal Google's Gemini AI is vulnerable to LLM attacks that could leak sensitive data, generate harmful content, and be used for malicious purposes.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/researchers-highlight-googles-gemini-ai.html
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Cybercriminals are now targeting the latest weak spotβ€”identities within SaaS applications.

Join our webinar to learn how to secure both human and non-human identities against data breaches and financial losses.

Register now: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/join-our-webinar-on-protecting-human.html
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Latest version of PixPirate Android banking trojan evades detection by removing the ability to launch the app from the home screen. The complex infection chain involves both a downloader and the main malicious app working in tandem.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/pixpirate-android-banking-trojan-using.html
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Tools of the Trade: Anti-malware scanning, WAFs, and sandboxing alone aren't sufficient for protecting against malicious uploads.

Learn why and discover what offers better protection in our detailed analysis: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/demystifying-common-cybersecurity-myth.html
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⚠️ Vulnerability Alert: Fortinet warns of a severe SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in FortiClientEMS allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute code remotely.

Details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/fortinet-warns-of-severe-sqli.html

Check if your versions are affected and upgrade ASAP!
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πŸ›‘ A new DarkGate malware campaign uses a recently patched #Microsoft Windows flaw (CVE-2024-21412) to deploy malicious software via bogus installers.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/darkgate-malware-exploits-recently.html
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Researchers detail a high-severity flaw in Kubernetes, CVE-2023-5528, that allowed attackers remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges on Windows endpoints within a cluster.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/researchers-detail-kubernetes.html
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RedCurl cybercrime group found exploiting Windows Program Compatibility Assistant for malicious activities. This sophisticated method allows attackers to bypass security and run malicious commands.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/redcurl-cybercrime-group-abuses-windows.html
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Blind Eagle expands its cyber threats, now using Ande Loader malware to deliver RATs via phishing.

Targets? Spanish-speaking manufacturing industry in North America

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/ande-loader-malware-targets.html
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Russian-Canadian national Mikhail Vasiliev has been sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for his role in the infamous LockBit ransomware operation and has been ordered to pay over $860,000 in restitution.

Read details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/lockbit-ransomware-hacker-ordered-to.html
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πŸ”’ Balancing act for CISOs: Ensuring security without hindering productivity.

Discover how Cato SSE 360, part of the Cato SASE Cloud platform, nails this balance by optimizing cost, complexity, and user experience.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/3-things-cisos-achieve-with-cato.html
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🚨 Alert for Chinese software seekers! Bogus ads on search engines like Baidu lead to fake Notepad++ & VNote downloads, deploying the Geacon trojan. Double-check URLs!

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/malicious-ads-targeting-chinese-users.html
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πŸ›‘οΈ Google rolls out an enhanced Safe Browsing feature for Chrome on desktop & iOS.

Now with real-time URL checks against known malicious sites, aiming to block 25% more phishing attempts.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/google-introduces-enhanced-real-time.html
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Researchers have uncovered new threat in third-party plugins for OpenAI's ChatGPT that could allow attackers to install malicious plugins without users' consent and hijack accounts on third-party websites such as GitHub.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/third-party-chatgpt-plugins-could-lead.html
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Researchers have uncovered "GhostRace" (CVE-2024-2193), a new variation of the Spectre v1 vulnerability affecting CPUs with speculative execution. This attack exploits race conditions to allow attackers to leak sensitive data.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/ghostrace-new-data-leak-vulnerability.html
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Watch Out! Hackers are using fake cracked software on GitHub to spread the RisePro information-stealing malware.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/hackers-using-cracked-software-on.html
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⚠️ ALERT: Russian hackers, APT28, have launched significant phishing attacks targeting governments and NGOs across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. These attacks deploy counterfeit documents that appear official.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/apt28-hacker-group-targeting-europe.html
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🚨 Critical flaw discovered in miniOrange WordPress plugins.

If you're using miniOrange's Malware Scanner (≀ 4.7.2) or Web Application Firewall (≀ 2.1.1), DELETE THEM IMMEDIATELY.

The vulnerability allows attackers to take over your site.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/wordpress-admins-urged-to-remove.html
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