Cybersecurity

New Bluetooth Flaw Let Hackers Take Over Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS Devices

Dec 07, 2023The Hacker NewsMobile Security / Vulnerability A critical Bluetooth security flaw could be exploited by threat actors to take control of Android, Linux, macOS and iOS devices. Tracked as CVE-2023-45866, the issue relates to a case of authentication bypass that enables attackers to connect to susceptible devices and inject keystrokes to achieve code […]

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New Stealthy ‘Krasue’ Linux Trojan Targeting Telecom Firms in Thailand

Dec 07, 2023The Hacker NewsMalware / Security Breach A previously unknown Linux remote access trojan called Krasue has been observed targeting telecom companies in Thailand by threat actors to main covert access to victim networks at lease since 2021. Named after a nocturnal female spirit of Southeast Asian folklore, the malware is “able to conceal […]

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Hacking the Human Mind: Exploiting Vulnerabilities in the ‘First Line of Cyber Defense’

Humans are complex beings with consciousness, emotions, and the capacity to act based on thoughts. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, humans consistently remain primary targets for attackers. Over the years, these attackers have developed their expertise in exploiting various human qualities, sharpening their skills to manipulate biases and emotional triggers with the objective of […]

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Third-party breaches shake the foundations of the energy sector – Help Net Security

90% of the world’s largest energy companies experienced a third-party breach in the past 12 months, according to SecurityScorecard. Powering the global economy and everyday activities, the energy sector’s significance makes it a key focus for cyber threats. The urgency to protect this critical sector grows amid economic and political uncertainties. Cyberattacks on energy don’t […]