Cybersecurity

New BIFROSE Linux Malware Variant Using Deceptive VMware Domain for Evasion

Mar 01, 2024NewsroomLinux / Cyber Threat Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called BIFROSE (aka Bifrost) that uses a deceptive domain mimicking VMware. “This latest version of Bifrost aims to bypass security measures and compromise targeted systems,” Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers Anmol Maurya and Siddharth […]

Data Center

Use Glances to monitor your data center systems | TechTarget

System monitoring tools, like Glances, offer data center administrators two advantages: Ensure the system is not overwhelmed and provide preventive maintenance. Today’s OSes provide many tools to make monitoring data centers easier. Common performance monitoring utilities include top and htop for Linux, top for macOS, and Task Manager and Resource Monitor for Windows. Glances is […]

Cybersecurity

Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site – Help Net Security

Scammers on Airbnb are faking technical issues and citing higher fees to get users to a spoofed Tripadvisor website and steal their money. The Airbnb scam Malwarebytes researchers came across the Airbnb scam when trying to book an apartment through the platform. The owner/scammer noted in the listing that those interested in booking the property […]

Cybersecurity

Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels – Help Net Security

OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform. The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look (themes, wallpapers and icons for Kali and Kali Purple), a new image viewer for the Gnome desktop and a usability enhancement to the Xfce desktop (the ability […]