WebRAT malware spread via fake vulnerability exploits on GitHub

The WebRAT malware is now being distributed through GitHub repositories that claim to host proof-of-concept exploits for ...

Still using Windows 10? You're a prime target for ransomware now - unless you do this

ZDNET's key takeaways Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10.Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs.Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial ...
Bleeping Computer

Hackers exploit Gladinet CentreStack cryptographic flaw in RCE attacks

Hackers are exploiting a new, undocumented vulnerability in the implementation of the cryptographic algorithm present in Gladinet's CentreStack and Triofox products for secure remote file access and ...
The Hacker News

Chrome Targeted by Active In-the-Wild Exploit Tied to Undisclosed High-Severity Flaw

Google on Wednesday shipped security updates for its Chrome browser to address three security flaws, including one it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, rated high ...
acm.org

The Dangers of Zero-Day Exploits

“It’s mine! I saw it first!” That’s what you might expect to hear from a child who’s found money or a toy, and it’s how cybercriminals respond to finding zero-day vulnerabilities, or holes in networks ...
IEEE

AI-Driven Penetration Testing: Automating Exploits with LLMs and Metasploit-A VSFTPD Case Study

Abstract: Penetration testing, a critical cybersecurity practice, is often bottlenecked by manual exploit selection and payload crafting. We propose a novel framework integrating Large Language Models ...
NPR

In an era of rising prices, computers have gotten cheaper. (And why that may end)

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?
CSOonline

What are zero-day attacks and why do they work?

Zero-day attacks have become a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity, posing a formidable challenge to individuals and organizations alike. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities that are ...
cryptopolitan

Crypto lost $127M to exploits, hacks and scams in November

Crypto platforms lost $127 million to hacks and scams in November, with total attempted exploits exceeding $172 million, according to CertiK. An $113 million Balancer exploit dominated monthly losses, ...