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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Feature-Rich 'Alchimist' Cyberattack Framework Targets Windows, Mac, Linux EnvironmentsFeature-Rich 'Alchimist' Cyberattack Framework Targets Windows, Mac, Linux Environments

The comprehensive, multiplatform framework comes loaded with weapons, and it is likely another effort by a China-based threat group to develop an alternative to Cobalt Strike and Sliver.

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Oct 13, 2022
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Qakbot Attacks Spike Amid Concerning Cybercriminal CollaborationsQakbot Attacks Spike Amid Concerning Cybercriminal Collaborations
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Oct 13, 2022
4 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Nudge Security Launches Platform With Humans in MindNudge Security Launches Platform With Humans in Mind
byDark Reading Staff
Oct 13, 2022
1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Cyberattackers Spoof Google Translate in Unique Phishing TacticCyberattackers Spoof Google Translate in Unique Phishing Tactic
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Oct 13, 2022
4 Min Read
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Application Security
Thoma Bravo to Acquire ForgeRock in $2.3B DealThoma Bravo to Acquire ForgeRock in $2.3B Deal
byDark Reading Staff
Oct 12, 2022
1 Min Read
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Mobile Security
WhatsApp Users Beware: Dangerous Mobile Trojan Being Distributed via Malicious ModWhatsApp Users Beware: Dangerous Mobile Trojan Being Distributed via Malicious Mod
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Oct 12, 2022
4 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
KnowBe4 to Be Acquired for $4.6B by Private Equity Firm Vista
KnowBe4 to Be Acquired for $4.6B by Private Equity Firm Vista
Oct 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Airborne Drones Are Dropping Cyber-Spy Exploits in the Wild
Airborne Drones Are Dropping Cyber-Spy Exploits in the Wild
Oct 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Android Leaks Wi-Fi Traffic Even When VPN Protection Features Are On
Android Leaks Wi-Fi Traffic Even When VPN Protection Features Are On
Oct 12, 2022
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5 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Addresses Zero-Days, but Exchange Server Exploit Chain Remains Unpatched
Microsoft Addresses Zero-Days, but Exchange Server Exploit Chain Remains Unpatched
Oct 11, 2022
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7 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
AI and Residual Finger Heat Could Be a Password Cracker's Latest Tools
AI and Residual Finger Heat Could Be a Password Cracker's Latest Tools
Oct 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Critical Open Source vm2 Sandbox Escape Bug Affects Millions
Critical Open Source vm2 Sandbox Escape Bug Affects Millions
Oct 11, 2022
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
OT Cybersecurity Leader Paul Brager Passes Away
OT Cybersecurity Leader Paul Brager Passes Away
Oct 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Intel Processor UEFI Source Code Leaked
Intel Processor UEFI Source Code Leaked
Oct 11, 2022
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
High-Value Targets: String of Aussie Telco Breaches Continues
High-Value Targets: String of Aussie Telco Breaches Continues
Oct 11, 2022
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2 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
US Airports in Cyberattack Crosshairs for Pro-Russian Group Killnet
US Airports in Cyberattack Crosshairs for Pro-Russian Group Killnet
Oct 10, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Emotet Rises Again With More Sophistication, Evasion
Emotet Rises Again With More Sophistication, Evasion
Oct 10, 2022
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Zimbra RCE Bug Under Active Attack
Zimbra RCE Bug Under Active Attack
Oct 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Remote Workforce
Email Defenses Under Siege: Phishing Attacks Dramatically Improve
Email Defenses Under Siege: Phishing Attacks Dramatically Improve
Oct 8, 2022
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Patch Now: Fortinet FortiGate & FortiProxy Contain Critical Vuln
Patch Now: Fortinet FortiGate & FortiProxy Contain Critical Vuln
Oct 7, 2022
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
Application Security
LofyGang Uses 100s of Malicious NPM Packages to Poison Open Source Software
LofyGang Uses 100s of Malicious NPM Packages to Poison Open Source Software
Oct 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Meta Flags Malicious Android, iOS Apps Affecting 1M Facebook Users
Meta Flags Malicious Android, iOS Apps Affecting 1M Facebook Users
Oct 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
macOS Archive Utility Bug Lets Malicious Apps Bypass Security Checks
macOS Archive Utility Bug Lets Malicious Apps Bypass Security Checks
Oct 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Russian Hackers Shut Down US State Government Websites
Russian Hackers Shut Down US State Government Websites
Oct 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Remote Workforce
US Consumers Are Finally Becoming More Security & Privacy Conscious
US Consumers Are Finally Becoming More Security & Privacy Conscious
Oct 6, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Hackers Have It Out for Microsoft Email Defenses
Hackers Have It Out for Microsoft Email Defenses
Oct 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Remote Workforce
Russia-Linked Cybercrime Group Hawks Combo of Malicious Services With LilithBot
Russia-Linked Cybercrime Group Hawks Combo of Malicious Services With LilithBot
Oct 6, 2022
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Relentless Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Raise Important Policy Questions
Relentless Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Raise Important Policy Questions
Oct 5, 2022
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5 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Ikea Smart Light System Flaw Lets Attackers Turn Bulbs on Full Blast
Ikea Smart Light System Flaw Lets Attackers Turn Bulbs on Full Blast
Oct 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
CISA: Multiple APT Groups Infiltrate Defense Organization
CISA: Multiple APT Groups Infiltrate Defense Organization
Oct 5, 2022
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
NullMixer Dropper Delivers a Multimalware Code Bomb
NullMixer Dropper Delivers a Multimalware Code Bomb
Oct 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Mobile Security
RatMilad Spyware Scurries onto Enterprise Android Phones
RatMilad Spyware Scurries onto Enterprise Android Phones
Oct 5, 2022
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5 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Microsoft Updates Mitigation for Exchange Server Zero-Days
Microsoft Updates Mitigation for Exchange Server Zero-Days
Oct 4, 2022
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Aussie Telco Telstra Breached, Reportedly Exposing 30,000 Employees' Data
Aussie Telco Telstra Breached, Reportedly Exposing 30,000 Employees' Data
Oct 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Former NSA Employee Faces Death Penalty for Selling Secrets
Former NSA Employee Faces Death Penalty for Selling Secrets
Oct 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, SupermarketsRansomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, Supermarkets
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Nearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to AbuseNearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to Abuse
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 17, 2020
4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
My Car Knows My Secrets, and I'm (Mostly) OK With ThatMy Car Knows My Secrets, and I'm (Mostly) OK With That
byKyle Hanslovan
Nov 26, 2024
5 Min Read
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