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How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains

Open-source malware has changed shape. What once focused on noisy cryptomining has moved toward something far more valuable: access.

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Dangerous new GoSerpent malware is apparently on the hunt for government secrets

Kaspersky uncovers GoSerpent, a long‑running campaign on Southeast Asian government systems using a backdoor, RAT (Stowaway), and exfiltration tool (TmcLoader)Attackers showed extreme patience, waiting weeks before…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Japan's largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu hit by cyberattack

Japan’s largest taxi operator confirms July 11 malware attack forcing shutdowns of its IT systems and disrupted dispatch and reservation servicesNihon Kotsu isolated networks, notified authorities, and brought in…

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Tom's Hardware ·last mo.

Modding tool 'DLSS Swapper' might infect your PC with malware if you download the wrong files — App creator warns against using random, user-submitted DLLs

DLSS Swapper is an open-source app that does exactly what it sounds like — it swaps out the appropriate DLSS files for any game, helping downgrade or upgrade its native DLSS version.

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Thousands of D-Link and QNAP NAS routers compromised by fast-moving AryStinger malware that turns unsecured devices into a malicious proxy botnet

QiAnXin XLab uncovered “AryStinger,” malware exploiting old D-Link/Linksys router flaws (CVE‑2013‑3307, CVE‑2016‑5681) to build a proxy/reconnaissance networkSo far 4,300 routers infected, mostly in South Korea (48%)…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Google says Chinese hackers attacked Workspace security, hit 'a diverse set of national, state, and private medical entities' including research and defense organizations

Google GTIG exposes UNC6508, a PRC‑linked group exploiting REDCap servers with custom INFINITERED malware Attackers stole credentials, exfiltrated sensitive data via manipulated compliance rules, and hid for over a year…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Hackers are using TikTok videos offering 'free Spotify Premium' to spread malware and steal passwords

TikTok and Instagram Reels now being used to target victims "Free" Spotify, Microsoft, Adobe subscriptions targeting cash-strapped users Social engineering is still the top vector, but basic account security measures do…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Fake X-VPN installers found to spread credential-stealing malware — here's how to stay safe

Fake X-VPN installer found to deploy credential-stealing malware X-VPN was not hacked; only those downloading the fake app were affected First targeting crypto traders, criminals widened to privacy-minded users A new…