Krebs on Security

JULY 24, 2020

In most cases, the aspirants ask which certifications they should seek, or what specialization in computer security might hold the brightest future. Trying to get a job in security without a deep understanding of how data packets work is a bit like trying to become a chemical engineer without first mastering the periodic table of elements.

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SecureList

JUNE 29, 2021

Some of the most popular scams include asking users to transfer money under various pretexts, asking for “nudes” to be sent which are then used as blackmail in “sextortion scams”, as well as sending links to phishing websites , where users are tricked into entering their bank card details. Theft of login credentials.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

DroxiDat, a lean variant of SystemBC that acts as a system profiler and simple SOCKS5-capable bot, was detected at an electric utility company. The C2 (command and control) infrastructure for the incident involved an energy-related domain, ‘powersupportplan[.]com’, com’, that resolved to an already suspicious IP host.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Lastly, we analyze the targets that cybercriminals select these days as opposed to a few years back, the reasoning behind them and criminal-to-criminal services offered on the dark web. It may be hard to imagine these days, but just five years ago to get your computer infected with a Trojan was as easy as visiting a news website.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The company payouts were up to $100,000 for zero-days in Pidgin, which is a free and open-source multi-platform instant messaging client. Additional info about the Zerodium Exploit Acquisition Program is available here. Local privilege escalation is out of scope. Contact us: [link] — Zerodium (@Zerodium) October 19, 2021.

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VPN Software Mobile Hacking 99

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Rogue security software. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker. RAM scraper.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. Welcome to the hacker mind and original podcast from for all secure, it's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. For many, though, that isn’t true.

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