July 2022 - Page 11 of 14

Free decryptor released for AstraLocker, Yashma ransomware victims

New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool to help AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom. […]

07 Jul

Microsoft rolls back decision to block Office macros by default

While Microsoft announced earlier this year that it would block VBA macros on downloaded documents by default, Redmond said on Thursday that it will roll back this change based on “feedback” until further notice. […]

07 Jul

Fake copyright complaints push IcedID malware using Yandex Forms

Website owners are being targeted with fake copyright infringement complaints that utilize Yandex Forms to distribute the IcedID banking malware. […]

07 Jul

New stealthy OrBit malware steals data from Linux devices

A newly discovered Linux malware is being used to stealthily steal information from backdoored Linux systems and infect all running processes on the machine. […]

07 Jul

Online programming IDEs can be used to launch remote cyberattacks

Security researchers are warning that hackers can abuse online programming learning platforms to remotely launch cyberattacks, steal data, and scan for vulnerable devices, simply by using a web browser. […]

06 Jul

Windows 11 Subsystem for Android can now use VPN-assigned IPs

Microsoft has released an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android, allowing all Windows 11 Insiders to use their VPN’s IP address with Android apps. […]

06 Jul

IT services giant SHI hit by “professional malware attack”

SHI International Corp, a New Jersey-based provider of Information Technology (IT) products and services, has confirmed that its network was hit by a malware attack over the weekend. […]

06 Jul

Security advisory accidentally exposes vulnerable systems

A security advisory for a vulnerability (CVE) published by MITRE has accidentally been exposing links to remote admin consoles of over a dozen vulnerable IP devices since at least April 2022. […]

06 Jul

Apple’s new Lockdown Mode defends against government spyware

Apple announced that a new security feature known as Lockdown Mode will roll out with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura to protect high-risk individuals like human rights defenders, journalists, and dissidents against targeted spyware attacks. […]

06 Jul

US govt warns of Maui ransomware attacks against healthcare orgs

The FBI, CISA, and the U.S. Treasury Department issued today a joint advisory warning of North-Korean-backed threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks against Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) organizations. […]

Month: July 2022

Free decryptor released for AstraLocker, Yashma ransomware victims

Microsoft rolls back decision to block Office macros by default

Fake copyright complaints push IcedID malware using Yandex Forms

New stealthy OrBit malware steals data from Linux devices

Online programming IDEs can be used to launch remote cyberattacks

Windows 11 Subsystem for Android can now use VPN-assigned IPs

IT services giant SHI hit by “professional malware attack”

Security advisory accidentally exposes vulnerable systems

Apple’s new Lockdown Mode defends against government spyware

US govt warns of Maui ransomware attacks against healthcare orgs