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FBI shuts down malware on hundreds of Exchange servers, opens Pandora’s box

April 14, 2021 - The FBI has accessed hundreds of compromised Exchange servers and deleted web shells placed there by attackers, without asking their admins.

Exploits and vulnerabilities

Update now! Chrome needs patching against two in-the-wild exploits

April 14, 2021 - Google has issued an update including two critical security fixes that were fast, but not quite fast enough.

Awareness | Ransomware

Ransomware disrupts food supply chain, Exchange exploitation suspected

April 14, 2021 - The disruption of food logistics company shows how the target isn't the only victim of a successful ransomware attack.

Reports

NAME:WRECK, a potential IoT trainwreck

April 13, 2021 - Researchers have discovered 9 vulnerabilities in popular TCP/IP stacks that could affect 100 Million or more devices.

Malwarebytes news

Sorry, Joe Biden isn’t offering you a work visa, it’s a scam

April 13, 2021 - Bogus e-visa promotions are being posted to social media. Here are the telltale signs that indicate you're looking at a scam.

Ransomware

How ransomware gangs are connected, sharing resources and tactics

April 12, 2021 - New research by Analyst1 sheds light on the cooperation between some of the ransomware gangs dominating the cybersecurity news.

Reports

How bitcoin payments unmasked a man who hired a Dark Web contract killer

April 12, 2021 - Bitcoin isn't anonymous and the Dark Web isn't as dark as you think.

Podcast

Beating security fatigue with Troy Hunt, Chloé Messdaghi, and Tanya Janca: Lock and Code S02E06

April 12, 2021 - This week on Lock and Code, we speak to three cybersecurity experts—Troy Hunt, Chloé Messdaghi, and Tanya Janca—about security fatigue.