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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

Recent Guardz research shows that more than 15% of the tools advertised on dark web forums target vulnerabilities like EternalBlue , a known Windows flaw dating back to 2017 that still hasnt been fully remediated across the globe. In some cases, pre-built ransomware kits complete with instructions are sold for just a few hundred dollars.

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

Zero Day

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Close Home Tech Security VPN IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level We put IVPN to the test to see whether it deserves a spot with the more well-known VPN services.

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Who Is the Network Access Broker ‘Babam’?

Krebs on Security

Rarely do cybercriminal gangs that deploy ransomware gain the initial access to the target themselves. In this post we’ll look at the clues left behind by “ Babam ,” the handle chosen by a cybercriminal who has sold such access to ransomware groups on many occasions over the past few years. Image: Flashpoint.

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How I upgraded my home Wi-Fi with a VPN-ready router (and why it makes such a big difference)

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Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. PT ZDNET's key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $189 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

Unlike ransomware, which is deployed against large businesses that cybercriminals hope can pay hefty ransoms, info stealers can deliver illicit gains no matter the target. Rather than trying to deliver malware through clumsy email attachments, cybercriminals have recently turned to malicious advertising or malvertising.

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Hackers Exploit Russian Host Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks, Researchers Say

eSecurity Planet

Researchers at Trustwave SpiderLabs have linked the provider to a surge in dangerous activities from credential brute-forcing and mass vulnerability scanning to the delivery of ransomware, infostealers, and Android-targeted phishing campaigns. Once inside, they deploy a ransomware strain named SuperBlack, similar to LockBit 3.0,

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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