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US CISA and NSA publish guidance to secure Kubernetes deployments

Security Affairs

US CISA and NSA released new guidance that provides recommendations on how to harden Kubernetes deployments and minimize the risk of hack. Kubernetes is an open-source container-orchestration system for automating computer application deployment, scaling, and management.

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WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale

Security Affairs

They will often describe potential “legitimate” uses for their malware – only to further describe anti-malware evasion properties, silent installation and operation or features such as cryptocurrency mining, password theft or disabling webcam lights.” ” reads the post published by Palo Alto Networks.

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Stealing computing power: A growing trend in cyber crime that can target all Internet-connected devices

CGI

A new and quickly spreading phenomenon is to steal computing power to mine cryptocurrencies. What is most alarming is that, in addition to advanced cyber attacks aimed at elaborate systems, criminals will use any device connected to the Internet – for example, your mobile phone or a remotely controlled heat pump. Add new comment.

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On the Twitter Hack

Schneier on Security

Someone compromised the entire Twitter network, probably by stealing the log-in credentials of one of Twitter's system administrators. Your guess is as good as mine. This is a national-security risk as well as a personal-security risk. Not a few people's Twitter accounts, but all of Twitter.