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Patch now! New Chrome update for two critical vulnerabilities

Malwarebytes

If there is an update available, Chrome will notify you and start downloading it. Technical details One of the vulnerabilities was reported to Google by Apple Security Engineering and Architecture (SEAR), which reported the issue on October 23, 2024. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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I've Just Launched "Pwned Passwords" V2 With Half a Billion Passwords for Download

Troy Hunt

Just download the (easily discoverable) lists! Downloading the Data. And now to the pointy bit - downloading the data. Also as before, it's available via direct download from the site or via torrent. And that was before another 6 months' worth of downloads too.

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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus

The Last Watchdog

Ransomware attacks typically involve tricking victims into downloading and installing the ransomware, which copies, encrypts, and/or deletes critical data on the device, only to be restored upon the ransom payment. Traditionally, the primary target of ransomware has been the victims device. .

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ConnectWise Quietly Patches Flaw That Helps Phishers

Krebs on Security

When a support technician wants to use it to remotely administer a computer, the ConnectWise website generates an executable file that is digitally signed by ConnectWise and downloadable by the client via a hyperlink. ” A composite of screenshots researcher Ken Pyle put together to illustrate the ScreenConnect vulnerability. .”

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A deep dive into Saint Bot, a new downloader

Malwarebytes

Upon analysis, the obfuscated PowerShell downloader initiated a chain of infection leading to a lesser-known malware called Saint Bot. Saint Bot is a downloader that appeared quite recently, and slowly is getting momentum. Use Electrum to download & save it on your side [link] Password is: privatemoney9999999usd Thank you.

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Beyond the Surface: the evolution and expansion of the SideWinder APT group

SecureList

The document or LNK file starts a multi-stage infection chain with various JavaScript and.NET downloaders, which ends with the installation of the StealerBot espionage tool. All the documents use the remote template injection technique to download an RTF file that is stored on a remote server controlled by the attacker.

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CERT-UA warns of cyber espionage against the Ukrainian defense industry using Dark Crystal RAT

Security Affairs

The modular architecture of the malware allows to extend its functionalities for multiple malicious purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, information theft, DDoS attacks, and arbitrary code execution. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,Ukraine)