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Earth Preta Upgrades Attack Strategy via Removable Drives

The HIUPAN worm allows Earth Preta to propagate malware into networks via removable drives, maintaining persistence by modifying registry values and creating autorun entries.

Swan Bitcoin Alerts Users of Phishing Emails Carrying Fake Data Breach Notice

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten has warned users about phishing emails targeting the platform's users. The scam involves fake "Data Breach Notice" emails, possibly linked to the Klaviyo and HubSpot data breaches in 2022.

Canonical Addresses Critical Linux Kernel AWS Vulnerabilities with New Patches

Security researchers have identified six vulnerabilities, including a race condition in the Bluetooth RFCOMM protocol driver that can crash the system, a race condition in the Bluetooth subsystem, and a double-free error in the net/mlx5e module.

Researchers Link ManticoraLoader Malware to Ares Malware Developer

Researchers have traced the new ManticoraLoader malware-as-a-service (MaaS) to the cybercriminal group 'DarkBLUP,' previously associated with distributing AresLoader and AiDLocker ransomware from the DeadXInject group.

Critical Apache OFBiz Vulnerability CVE-2024-38856 Identified and Actively Exploited

This flaw allows attackers to execute remote code without authentication, posing a serious risk. Versions up to 18.12.14 are affected, and organizations are advised to upgrade to version 18.12.15 to mitigate the issue.

New Cheana Stealer Threat Targets VPN Users Across Multiple Operating Systems

This campaign is notable for its malicious apps for Windows, Linux, and macOS users. The attackers have created different versions of Cheana Stealer for each OS to widen their attack surface.

Top Universities to Battle in Cybersecurity at UNSW’s Upcoming Australian Cybersecurity Games

Top universities in Australia will compete in the Australian Cybersecurity Games at UNSW from September 2-30, 2024. This event, organized by SECedu, features cybersecurity experts collaborating with leading universities like UNSW.

NASA IV&V Facility Expands Cybersecurity Work and Educational Outreach

NASA's IV&V Facility is expanding its cybersecurity services to enhance the safety of its missions. This initiative includes incorporating cybersecurity assessments into their traditional roles of software examination.

Zimbabwe Government Places Priority on Cybersecurity Training for Public Servants

Over 100 government officials recently completed a comprehensive cybersecurity training program, focusing on global cybersecurity trends, security standards, and data protection governance.

McDonald’s Instagram Hacked by Crypto Scammers to Steal $700,000

The scammers targeted both McDonald’s Instagram and a senior marketing director's Twitter account, leveraging the association between Grimace, McDonald’s iconic purple mascot, and the brand to add credibility to their scam.

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