Friday Squid Blogging: Eating Bioluminescent Squid
Firefly squid is now a delicacy in New York. Blog moderation policy.
Amnesty Reveals Cellebrite Zero-Day Android Exploit on Serbian Student Activist
Amnesty International publishes technical details on zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by Cellebrite’s mobile forensic tools to spy on a Serbian student activist. The post Amnesty Reveals Cellebrite Zero-Day Android Exploit on Serbian Student Activist appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab
One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Security experts say the Russia-based service provider Prospero OOO (the triple O is the Russian version ofRead More »Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab
Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data
The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Michael R. Centrella named Assistant Director of the USSS Office of Field Operations
Michael R. Centrella has been promoted to Assistant Director of the USSS Office of Field Operations.
In Other News: Krispy Kreme Breach Cost, Pwn2Own Berlin, Disney Hack Story
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Krispy Kreme data breach costs $11M, Pwn2Own moves to Berlin, the story of the 2024 Disney hack. The post In Other News: Krispy Kreme Breach Cost, Pwn2Own Berlin, Disney Hack Story appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Ransomware Group Takes Credit for Lee Enterprises Attack
The Qilin ransomware gang claims to have stolen 350 Gb of files from Lee Enterprises in the attack that caused newspaper disruptions. The post Ransomware Group Takes Credit for Lee Enterprises Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Vo1d Botnet Evolves as It Ensnares 1.6 Million Android TV Boxes
The Vo1d botnet is now powered by 1.6 million Android TV devices, up from 1.3 million half a year ago. The post Vo1d Botnet Evolves as It Ensnares 1.6 Million Android TV Boxes appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024
An analysis of global ransomware activity reveals ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024.
The SOC files: Chasing the web shell
Web shells have evolved far beyond their original purpose of basic remote command execution, and many now function more like lightweight exploitation frameworks. These tools often include features such as in-memory module execution and encrypted command-and-control (C2) communication, giving attackers flexibility while minimizing their footprint. This article walks through aRead More »The SOC files: Chasing the web shell