Sat.Apr 13, 2024

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Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware

Security Affairs

Researchers warn threat actors are manipulating GitHub search results to target developers with persistent malware. Checkmarx researchers reported that t hreat actors are manipulating GitHub search results to deliver persistent malware to developers systems. Attackers behind this campaign create malicious repositories with popular names and topics, they were observed using techniques like automated updates and fake stars to boost search rankings. “By leveraging GitHub Actions, the attacker

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Roku Breach Hits 567,000 Users

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Apple warns iPhone users about spyware attacks, CISA issues an emergency directive about a Microsoft breach, and a ransomware hacker tangles with an unimpressed HR manager named Beth.

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BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows

Security Affairs

A critical vulnerability, named ‘ BatBadBut ’, impacts multiple programming languages, its exploitation can lead to command injection in Windows applications. The cybersecurity researcher RyotaK ( @ryotkak ) discovered a critical vulnerability, dubbed BatBadBut , which impacts multiple programming languages. When specific conditions are satisfied, an attacker can exploit the flaw to perform command injection on Windows. “ The BatBadBut is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perfo

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[Heads Up] Global Cybercrime Hotspot Countries Revealed: Secure Your Defenses

KnowBe4

In a groundbreaking study that spanned three years, an international research team, including experts from the University of Oxford and UNSW Canberra, has developed the first-ever World Cybercrime Index.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit

WIRED Threat Level

Two satellites will engage in a “realistic threat response scenario” when Victus Haze gets underway.

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How Israel Defended Against Iran's Drone and Missile Attack

WIRED Threat Level

The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play.