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Telegram is a heaven for hackers and a hell for the USA
The journalists found out that the messenger is a thriving trade in US secret data, which is stolen by Russian hackers.Telegram is a thriving trade in US classified data that is being stolen by Russian hackers. This is reported by the Financial Times, having conducted its own investigation. Among the stolen information are documents from American financial, industrial and military companies and government agencies that could undermine the US defense capability. This unique investigation reveals how hackers are using Messenger to sell and exchange stolen data.According to FT journalists, there are many groups on Telegram...
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Breaking Bad what is it?
"Breaking Bad" has been a widely popular American television series since its premiere in 2008. It follows the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher who turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine after being diagnosed with cancer. The show's complex characters, compelling narrative, and intense drama have earned it numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base. In this article, we will explore the "Breaking Bad" forum on the website https://bbgate.com/. The forum provides a platform for discussion, exchange and networking with other enthusiastic chemists. In this review, we will delve into the community, features and...
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Drug executions more than double in 2022
In 2022, Harm Reduction International (HRI) staff recorded a negative trend associated with a more than doubling increase in the number of executions for crimes in the field of drug trafficking.HRI workers began monitoring executions in 2007. According to them, in 2015, executioners killed a record number of prisoners found guilty of drug offenses - 755. Then the number of people subjected to capital punishment began to decrease until it reached 30 in 2020. However, in 2021, this figure began to rise again and in 2022 reached at least 285, which is 118% higher than...
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New LOBSHOT cryptocurrency thief targets Google users
Elastic Security Labs reports that in recent months there has been an increase in Google ads being misused to distribute a new malware called "LOBSHOT". Based on the analysis, the experts attributed the campaign to the TA505 malware group associated with Dridex, Locky and Necurs malware.The detected campaign is aimed at users who search Google for links to download various programs. In one case, a malicious ad promoting the AnyDesk application was found in Google search. The landing pages looked very similar to the original website and included a download button for the MSI installer....
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Fresh RustBucket malware targets macOS users
Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs attributed the recently identified malware campaign targeting Apple macOS devices to the BlueNoroff hacker group, a subgroup of notorious North Korean attackers Lazarus. The attacks use the new RustBucket malware, and the infection scheme itself is multi-layered and quite cunning.MacOS malware identified by Jamf Threat Labs masquerades as the "Internal PDF Viewer" system application to activate the infection. Although it should be noted that the success of the attack depends entirely on whether the potential victim gives manual permission to execute the malicious script after the Gatekeeper request, as the...
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Butyrate
Butyrate is a sodium medicine that belongs to the category of antidepressants. This substance is used as a medicine for the treatment of neuroses with sleep disorders, for general anesthesia and for the treatment of ophthalmic pathologies.When used in doses controlled by a physician, this substance enhances the resistance of body cells to hypoxia, activates metabolic processes occurring in tissues, stimulates kidney function, improves heart function, and has a sedative effect.When taken in high doses, sodium hydroxybutyrate causes a feeling of intoxication, similar to alcohol. There is a feeling of euphoria, boundless happiness, lightness, bordering...
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A new threat to financial institutions has emerged on the dark web
Security researchers at Securonix have discovered a new campaign called "OCX#HARVESTER" that distributes the "More_eggs" backdoor and other malware.The More_eggs malware was observed in attacks from December 2022 to March 2023. The campaign is believed to be active as attackers explore new targets and methods for delivering malware.According to Securonix, the OCX#HARVESTER campaign targets the financial sector, especially cryptocurrencies.The infection chain starts with phishing emails containing a malicious ZIP archive that downloads two LNK shortcuts. LNK shortcuts are disguised as JPEG files and appear as a "Windows Image Resource" WIM file icon that contains an...
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New Fleckpe Trojan Eats Android Users' Bank Cards
Unauthorized subscriptions provide cybercriminals with a stable passive income.A new Android malware dubbed Fleckpe has been spotted on Google Play, the official Android app store. It was disguised as legitimate applications by cybercriminals and was downloaded more than 620,000 times.According to Kaspersky Lab, Fleckpe is a new type of malware that makes unauthorized payments by subscribing users to premium services. Previously, researchers have already come across similar programs, for example, Jocker and Harly.Attackers receive money from unauthorized subscriptions, having their share of the monthly or one-time fee for each subscription. And when attackers manage the...
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a new ReconShark malware can settle in an infected system for a long time
A North Korean 'scout shark' disguises itself as office documents and attacks on the sly.North Korean group Kimsuky was recently discovered to be using a new version of its spyware called "ReconShark" in a new cyber-espionage campaign with global reach.According to Sentinel Labs, the attackers have expanded their scope and now attack government organizations, research centers, universities and think tanks in the US, Europe and Asia.Kimsuky is a cyber-intruder group from North Korea that has been engaged in cyber-espionage in the interests of their state since 2012. She specializes in collecting information on foreign policy...
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Chinese cybercriminals Earth Longzhi use new method to deactivate security systems on target computers
Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines have already been targeted by cybercriminals, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia.Cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a new malware campaign by the Earth Longzhi attack group that targets organizations in Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and Fiji.The campaign uses the Windows Defender executable to download a malicious DLL in a BYOVD attack that aims to disable security products installed on the target computer.The researchers also found that Earth Longzhi uses a new way to shut down security products, a method that Trend Micro has dubbed "Stack Rumbling." This is a...
