Govt warns against Dead Glyph Backdoor cyber threat
The government has issued a cybersecurity warning against the ‘Dead Glyph Backdoor’, a method used to exploit Windows-based operating systems. The Cyber Security Department has shared technical details and preventative measures with all ministries and departments. These measures include proper system hardening, regular manual inspections of the system, blocking of specific executables, installation of reputable […]
New ‘Octo’ malware tricks Android users into giving up bank details
Netsafe has warned that New Zealanders could have fallen victim to a piece of malware which has already affected customers from 15 banks in Australia. Octo tricks Android phone users into sharing their bank account details by using fake login screens. It also shuts down victims’ phones. Netsafe’s chief online safety officer has said that […]
Is anyone else being redirected when reading articles here at DKOS?
A user at Daily Kos has experienced site redirects to a suspicious page resembling McAfee Security Scan, possibly a malware scam. The issue mostly arises when revisiting the same article or during ad refreshes. Using Firefox’s HTTPS-Only Mode seems to help, triggering a warning during attempted redirects. The user questions whether they should alert the […]
Dozens sick from salmonella poisoning linked to cantaloupes, health officials say
The CDC has alerted the public about a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes, warning that it has already made dozens ill. There have been 43 reported cases across 15 states, 17 of which resulted in hospitalisation. Impacted produce includes cantaloupes sold between October 16 and November 10, including Aldi brand in several states. The CDC […]
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during the heating season
With colder temperatures approaching, people are turning on their heating systems, resulting in a hidden danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an odorless and tasteless gas created by burning fuels, which can replace oxygen in red blood cells causing serious health issues or death. Safety measures include installing a carbon monoxide detector, servicing […]
Bengaluru faces several challenges related to cyber security, mobile malware: Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru is struggling with several cybersecurity challenges including ransom extortion, mobile malware and global business attacks, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking at an event, Parameshwara highlighted Bengaluru’s leadership in technology industries such as cybersecurity, AI and telecommunications, and noted the need to align security, business and government priorities to address future threats.
Bengaluru faces several challenges related to cyber security, mobile malware: Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru is grappling with serious digital security issues, including ransom extortion, mobile malware, zero day vulnerabilities, and sophisticated global business attacks, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking at a conference focused on the impacts of technology on global diplomacy and national security, he emphasized the importance of protecting Bengaluru and Karnataka, due to […]
Bengaluru faces several challenges related to cyber security, mobile malware: K’taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, a key hub for India’s technology industries, faces challenges including cyber security threats, ransom extortion, mobile malware and supply chain vulnerabilities, says Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking at the Synergia Foundation’s Conclave, he said the city must prepare for future issues by discussing and aligning business, government and security priorities.
Why physicians need financial independence and how to achieve it
Financial independence for physicians,caused by student loans and falling reimbursements, offers benefits such as reduced stress, career freedom, and retirement flexibility. Achieving such independence may involve strategies like financial planning, debt management, diversified investments, three-legged stool investment method, real estate investments, and setting up emergency funds. These not only secure a physician’s financial future but […]
8Base Group Deploying New Phobos Ransomware Variant via SmokeLoader
8Base ransomware threat actors are using a variant of Phobos ransomware in financially motivated attacks, according to Cisco Talos. Most of the group’s Phobos variants are distributed by SmokeLoader, a backdoor trojan. In 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. Phobos, first emerged in 2019, is an evolution of the […]
