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Many content creators frequently use online file converter tools to rewrite documents, convert files to PDF, or change image formats for website use. However, the FBI has issued a stern warning about the risks associated with these platforms. According to the agency, many file converters that rank high on search engine results may be deceptive, The post Beware of fake file converting websites that instead push Malware first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Beware of fake file converting websites that instead push Malware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

While cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, equipping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with practical, hands-on skills is more critical than ever. ANY.RUN’s Security Training Lab offers a learning environment where users can analyze real-world malware, understand attack techniques, and enhance their threat detection skills. Designed for security teams, students, and independent researchers, The post Learn Malware Analysis with This Hands-on Course first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Learn Malware Analysis with This Hands-on Course appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In recent years, we’ve observed a disturbing trend where hacking groups and threat actors from China have consistently targeted Western adversaries with cyberattacks. These attacks, whether politically or economically motivated, have often been linked to government or military intelligence support. The situation, however, has now taken a somewhat unexpected turn, but remains largely advantageous for The post Hackers eye Chinese LLMs to develop malware and other frauds first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Hackers eye Chinese LLMs to develop malware and other frauds appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

After the Israeli company NSO Group developed the Pegasus spyware, users of WhatsApp have now become the targets of another spyware, this time created by the Israeli firm Paragon. In the previous instance, multiple entities acquired Pegasus, originally designed for government surveillance, to spy on WhatsApp users. However, in this new case, Paragon, the software The post WhatsApp users targeted by Paragon Spyware first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post WhatsApp users targeted by Paragon Spyware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective believed to be funded by North Korea’s government, is now shifting its focus to target software developers and freelancers through malware campaigns. Their strategy is straightforward: they aim to deceive victims and infiltrate their company networks. For freelancers, the situation is different, as Lazarus hackers are using malicious software The post North Korea targeting software developers with Malware first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post North Korea targeting software developers with Malware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

1.) Lazarus Group Targets Nuclear Power Organizations with Sophisticated Malware Campaign The Lazarus Group, a well-known hacking collective widely believed to be funded by the North Korean government, has recently escalated its cyberattacks by targeting employees within nuclear power organizations and critical infrastructure sectors. These attacks, carried out with highly advanced malware, not only compromise The post Lazarus launches malware on Nuclear power org and Kaspersky Telegram Phishing scams first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Lazarus launches malware on Nuclear power org and Kaspersky Telegram Phishing scams appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Germany has launched an investigation into reports of a significant cyber threat believed to be linked to the BadBox Malware, which has allegedly infected over 192,000 devices across the country. These devices include a wide array of electronics, such as media players, digital picture frames, streaming devices, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets. The malware is The post Germany Investigates BadBox Malware Infections, Targeting Over 192,000 Devices first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Germany Investigates BadBox Malware Infections, Targeting Over 192,000 Devices appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a series of alarming reports about the infamous Pegasus spyware, developed by Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group. The spyware has been at the center of numerous scandals, notably involving high-profile targets such as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In one such incident, a Saudi Arabian prince, in collaboration The post The Rising Threat of Pegasus Spyware: New Findings and Growing Concerns first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post The Rising Threat of Pegasus Spyware: New Findings and Growing Concerns appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

HawkEye, also known as PredatorPain (Predator Pain), is a malware categorized as a keylogger, but over the years, it has adopted new functionalities that align it with the capabilities of other tools like stealers. History of HawkEye HawkEye emerged before 2010, with records of its use and sale dating back to 2008, making it quite The post HawkEye Malware: Technical Analysis first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post HawkEye Malware: Technical Analysis appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

A major illegal piracy streaming service was dismantled in a joint operation led by Italy’s Postal and Cybersecurity Police Service, in collaboration with Europol, Eurojust, and a specialized cyber team connected to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The investigation, which is still ongoing, also revealed that the service was being exploited to distribute The post Illegal Movie Piracy Streaming service taken down and malware spread investigation impending first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Illegal Movie Piracy Streaming service taken down and malware spread investigation impending appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.