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The cybercriminal group FIN7 (aka Carbanak) is adopting a new modus operandi to deliver GRIFFON malware. For those unaware, FIN7 is a financially-motivated threat group that has primarily targeted the U.S. retail, restaurant, and hospitality sectors since mid-2015. “Recently, the cybercriminal group FIN7,1 known for targeting such businesses through phishing emails, deployed an additional tactic of mailing USB devices via the United States Postal Service (USPS). The mailed packages sometimes include items like teddy bears or gift cards to employees of target companies working in the Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), or Executive Management (EM) roles,” the FBI alert states....

Hackers use ‘Double Tap’ to exploit Windows OLE bug under Operation Clandestine FoxFlaws patched, yet targetedClandestine Fox campaignExpert Speak Flaws patched, yet targeted One of the bugs, CVE-2014-6332, was fixed and the patch was released during Patch Tuesday by Microsoft and noted for being remotely exploitable for 18 years prior to the update. The Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution vulnerability presented a serious security issue to users, researchers warned, as it impacts every version of Microsoft Windows since Windows 95....

Hacking RFID Payment Cards Now Possible with Android AppAndroid App as the mediumWorkingOther successful attacks Android App as the medium Trend researchers have discovered a high-risk Android app detected as ANDROIDOS_STIP.A in Chile. This app is used to recharge smart cards that use RFID and is being spread via blogs, forums and other sites. Paying via RFID cards is becoming more popular nowadays as more mobile devices add NFC support. Banks, merchants or public services issue RFID cards to their customers with prepaid credits....

You are one of those Internet buffs who laze around in a Starbucks outlet to enjoy the coffee as well as the free Wi-Fi they provide, this article is for you. All of us enjoy “free internet” through Wi-Fi hotspots libraries, coffee shops, at bars, and other public places. After all its free. But unknown to you some jerk would can spy on you, steal your banking information, credit card details and your personal information....

The world of the Internet of Things (IoT) is no different as far as overpromising and underdelivering is concerned. From thermostats to vehicle sensors, the number of deployed IoT devices is set to mushroom. Now the challenge is to harness the data these devices generate to make our cities and lives smarter. Managing the data and interactions of millions of devices simultaneously should be a perfect fit for a blockchain solution....

There is one tip, however, that is much less talked about, but can be equally as beneficial, and that is to look into ways the company can give back to the community. While this may not seem like a great solution when you first hear it, there are actually all kinds of ways this can benefit the business. Take a Cue from Other Successful Business People When it comes to giving back to the community, it’s pretty easy to find examples of successful business people who have taken this initiative....

Ever thought what you had searched 10 years ago? Google now lets users archive and download of Google Search HistoryHow to archive and download your Google search history : How to archive and download your Google search history : For starters go to your visit your Web & App Activity page. Then in the top right corner, you’ll see the Options icon and you need to click on Download. Once you do that, click on Create Archive....

If you use a Windows run computer, you need to have that one master folder which contains all your important files, documents, photographs and videos which wouldn’t want anyone to delete or rename. Normal folders created by users on their Windows run computer can be easily deleted and/or renamed. Most of Windows users are not aware that it is possible to create Undeletable, Unrenamable folder in Windows without any software....

When you play music on your iPhone, a music player widget starts appearing on the lock screen. The music widget on the iPhone lock screen is very advantageous. It gives you basic control of your music app, like play/pause the music or adjusting the volume. You don’t require to unlock your iPhone to perform these basic actions. Usually, when you stop playing songs or podcasts, the music widgets disappear from the lock screen within a few minutes....

A 2014 Office of Management and Budget directive required the IRS to procure new software to manage permanent and temporary email records starting December 2016. The IRS went outside the normal acquisitions process to buy the subscriptions, categorizing the purchases as an upgrade to an existing system rather than a purchase of a new one, concluded the inspector general in the report. Further, the IRS also failed to carry out the required and necessary cost inquiry, security assessments, and requirements analysis prior to purchasing the software....

Apple “is considering a full takeover of McLaren or a strategic investment, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who said talks started several months ago,” the FT report said. The automotive engineering firm is valued at $1.3 billion to $2 billion, the FT said. Depending on how much of a chunk the iPhone maker acquires, a strategic investment in McLaren would likely cost Apple less. However, McLaren denied that a takeover or investment was currently in the works....

Have you noticed a strange thing with your older iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 7 or any version of the iPhone? If you have checked properly you will have noticed that your current iPhone has become appreciatively slower. Yes, many reports on various forums suggest that iPhone owners are complaining about their iPhones getting slower and Apple is to blame because this has started happening since Apple launched its new iPhone 8 and iPhone X....

Exploring New Ways Tech Can Significantly Change Hospital Procedures And Patient Care My mom always told me I should really think twice before going to the hospital, as there’s a good chance I will leave sicker than when I arrived. It turns out it’s not just an old wives tale, and that there are actual risks involved with hospital visits and routine procedures. Here’s one Israeli MedTech company, ART MEDICAL, that’s doing something about this....

However, an ‘accidental’ mistake of dumping a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins has cost a Newport-based IT worker a fortune of over $105 million. Now, the Welsh IT worker wants to dig up his fortune which is likely buried deep below 200,000 tons of garbage on a landfill site near his home in Newport, Wales. The story dates back to 2013, when James Howells who had been mining cryptocurrency on his computer since 2009 to solve complex mathematical problems and earn rewards, dismantled the device after spilling a drink on it....

Jacob Holcomb creates proof-of-concept worm for Network-attached storage devicesWhat is a Network-attached-storage device?Vulnerable NAS devicesDevices still unpatched Earlier this year, Jacob Holcomb, a security analyst at Baltimore-based firm Independent Security Evaluators, started researching the security of NAS devices. He selected popular devices from 10 manufacturers and found that they were all were susceptible to root compromise. To his further indignation, he found that exploiting half of them did not require any authentication....

For those unaware, Color Message was advertised as an app that allowed users to personalise their default SMS messages. The analysis of the Color Message application done by the researchers through the Pradeo Security engine showed that the app accessed users’ contact list and exfiltrated it over the network to Russian servers. Joker is considered a “fleeceware” form of malware, as its main activity is to simulate clicks in order to generate revenue from malicious ads, intercept SMS to subscribe users to unwanted paid premium services unbeknownst to them and commit billing fraud....

For those unaware, Kali Linux is one of the best Linux distros for hackers, pen-tester, and security researchers because most of the hacking tools that are available online are built-in this Linux Distro. What’s New In Kali Linux 2022.3? The Kali Linux Team introduces a number of new features, including a New Discord Server, Test Lab Environment, Opening Kali-Tools Repository, New releases in NetHunter store, Virtual Machines Updates, and New Tools In Kali....

The Pirate Bay has a new enemy. The self proclaimed king of pop, hip hop, rock and everything showbiz is reportedly suing the torrent site, The Pirate Bay for piracy. Kayne, fresh from the success of his new album, the life of Pablo, has taken offence against the world’s premier torrents website for allegedly aiding in piracy of the album. TLOP was made available to users through a online streaming site Tidal as a download....

Karbonn, Gionee and Samsung clones come pre-loaded with DeathRing TrojanDeathRingSmartphones that may come pre-loaded with DeathRing Lookout says that they have discovered the evidence of pre-loaded DeathRing trojan in Android smartphones and tablets after finding a similar pre-loaded malware called MouaBad earlier this year. DeathRing Lookout says that the DeathRing comes with your shiny Android smartphone disguised as a ringtone app but in reality it is a trojan which goes on to download SMS and WAP content from its command-and-control server to the users smartphone....

In fact, due to its simplicity and a humungous collection of torrent files, Kickass Torrents outperforms many popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing torrent sites and torrent search engines in multiple aspects. The original KAT site was banned in 2016, however many look-alikes kickass proxy sites, and mirrors appeared after its shut down. Even the original staff of the Kickass team tried to revive Kickass movie torrents at a new address katcr....