"Hackers infect devices by impersonating government agencies, usually tax agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)." #cybersecurity #malware #ransomaware foxnews.com/tech/new-harry…

Seattle Public Library recovers from ransomware attack, makes moves to strengthen tech security #cybersecurity #ransomware geekwire.com/2024/seattle-p…

New malware shakes macOS security paradigm – hackers eying iPhones next #cyebrsecurity #macOS #ransomware #malware cybernews.com/security/atomi…

Ransomware attack leaves some Apex residents with utility bills as high as $1,000 #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware wral.com/story/ransomwa…

"Researchers found that the hackers are using a variant of the HIUPAN worm to deliver the PUBLOAD malware stager through removable drives on the network." #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #cyberattack bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…

"Cybersecurity researchers discovered the botnet using new staging servers, which led to botnet clusters, targets, and malicious implants." #cybersecurity #ransowmare #Malware cybernews.com/security/wifi-…

Another day, another school attack... Highline cancels second day of class amid rise in tech troubles for districts nationally #cybersecurity #cyberattack #k12 #education king5.com/article/news/e…

"U.S. utilities faced a near 70% jump in cyberattacks this year over the same period in 2023, according to data from Check Point Research, underlining the escalating threat to a critical infrastructure." #cybersecurity #malware #ransomware usnews.com/news/top-news/…

"Japanese motor vehicle giant Kawasaki said its European offices are in the process of recovering from a cyberattack that has caused a range of issues over the last week." #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware therecord.media/kawasaki-europ…

"Threat actors have infected over 1.3 million TV streaming boxes running Android with a new Vo1d backdoor malware, allowing the attackers to take full control of the devices." #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #CyberAttack bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…

"The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle Weblogic server, is designed to deliver a malware strain dubbed Hadooken, according to cloud security firm Aqua." #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #cyberattack #oracle thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-li…

A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is one of the most effective tools for safeguarding online activities. But what exactly is a VPN, and how does it work? pcmatic.com/blog/understan…

Dark web researcher warned Columbus, Ohio, residents ransomware attack was bigger than the mayor said. The city is suing him #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #cyberattacks cnbc.com/2024/09/15/dar…

"The port was able to restore most of those systems within a week, though some work is ongoing. The Port of Seattle also refused to pay the cyberattack ransom, which means the hackers could respond by posting stolen data on the darkweb." #cybersecurity pymnts.com/cybersecurity/…

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"A Knoxville woman lost $1,000 to a scammer who took control of her computer claiming he was trying to fix it." #cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #cyberattack wate.com/investigations…

"A new malware campaign is reportedly wreaking havoc on thousands of Windows systems worldwide.The undocumented backdoor, named “Voldemort” is targeting organizations by impersonating tax agencies from North American, European and Asian countries." indianexpress.com/article/techno…

"Newly published research has revealed how threat actors are using a devious new technique to force Chrome browser users to reveal their Google account passwords out of nothing more than sheer frustration." #cybersecurity #malware #ransomware #Chrome forbes.com/sites/daveywin…

"Researchers with security firm Cyble report that a defense industry event was the target of a fileless malware infection, presumably aimed at collecting intelligence on behalf of the Chinese government." #cybersecurity #malware #ransomware #ChineseGov scmagazine.com/news/malware-a…

Knoxville Woman Loses $1,000 in Tech Support Scam: What You Can Learn pcmatic.com/blog/knoxville…