The threat actors behind the Black Basta ransomware family have been observed using the Qakbot trojan to deploy the Brute Ratel C4 framework as a second-stage payload in recent attacks. The development marks the first time the nascent adversary simulation software is being delivered via a Qakbot infection, cybersecurity firm……

Image: Getty Images Microsoft has flagged a new piece of ransomware that’s hit transport and logistic organizations in Ukraine and Poland.  Microsoft hasn’t seen the attackers use a specific software exploit but all the attacks utilize stolen Active Directory admin account credentials.  The ransom note identifies itself as being “Prestige……

It’s important to know how to update a Mac. As well as ensuring that you have the latest operating system and apps at your fingertips, you are also protecting your computer against any security problems which may have occurred since the last version.  Indeed, developers are also constantly ironing out……

Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets. Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new: No details have been……

Microsoft has expanded its Microsoft Defender for Cloud security platform with two new preview services — Microsoft Defender for DevOps and Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (Defender CSPM). At the company’s annual Microsoft Ignite conference this week, Microsoft introduced the new Defender products to help developers mitigate security vulnerabilities……

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo: German and Dutch paratroopers conduct jump training during Swift Response 22 at a Military Training Area Lest, Lithuania, May 9, 2022. Exercise Swift Response 2022 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place……

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shared a guide aimed to help parents decode secret messages their kids are using to buy drugs online. The agency said criminal organizations, including drug traffickers, have noticed and are using emojis to buy and sell counterfeit pills and other……

After launching on the cheaper HD model earlier this month, Android 12 is now rolling out to the Chromecast with Google TV 4K released in 2020. The update — build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754 —  comes in at 722MB and “upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12.” It also brings the……

A scammer using a Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT as a pfp is attempting to steal from members of the NFT community. Over the weekend, several members of the NFT Twitter community have come forward, saying the scammer has approached them via DM. The Twitter profile belonging to the scammer……

Medibank said defending its customers’ privacy against such threats remained its “highest priority”. “As a health company providing health insurance and health services, Medibank holds a range of necessary personal information of customers, and the protection of customers’ data security is its highest priority,” the company said. As the company’s……