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Windows Downdate tool lets you ‘unpatch’ Windows systems

By Sergiu Gatlan SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev has released hisÂ Windows DowndateÂ tool, which can be used for downgrade attacks that reintroduce old vulnerabilities in up-to-date Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems. In such attacks, threat actors force up-to-date targeted devices to revert to older software versions, thus reintroducing security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to compromise the system. Windows Downdate is available as an open-source Python-based program and […]

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Things a cybersecurity expert says they would never do

The rise of cyberattacks has become a growing concern in recent years as the threat of data breaches, ransomware and other malicious online activities has plagued organizations and digital users. How can you protect your personal information and privacy? CTVNews.ca spoke to a cybersecurity expert on how to better safeguard against the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Don’t: Reuse passwords Use a unique password for each of your accounts, â€œespecially […]

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Qilin ransomware now steals credentials from Chrome browsers

By Bill Toulas The Qilin ransomware group has been usingÂ a new tactic and deploys a custom stealer to steal account credentials stored in Google Chrome browser. The credential-harvesting techniques has been observed by the Sophos X-Ops team during incident response engagements and marks an alarming change on the ransomware scene. Attack overview The attack that Sophos researchers analyzed started with Qilin gaining access to a network using compromised credentials for […]

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Microsoft Sway abused in massive QR code phishing campaign

By Sergiu Gatlan â€‹A massive QR code phishing campaign abused Microsoft Sway, a cloud-based tool for creating online presentations, to host landing pages to trick Microsoft 365 users into handing over their credentials. The attacks were spotted by Netskope Threat Labs in July 2024 after detecting a dramatic 2,000-fold increase in attacks exploiting Microsoft Sway to host phishing pages that steal Microsoft 365 credentials. This surge sharply contrasts the minimal […]

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Infostealers Waltz Through macOS to Grab Crypto Wallets, Browser Creds

Ironically, Macs’ lower risk profile may make them more susceptible to any given threat than the average Windows or Linux system. Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer A new infostealer is trying to ride the coattails of one of the most prevalent malware tools on the planet, taking advantage of some inherent security shortcomings in macOS environments. In a new blog post, Cado Security discussesÂ “Cthulhu Stealer,”Â a new cybercrime tool making the rounds […]