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Lazarus Hackers Exploited Windows Kernel Flaw as Zero-Day in Recent Attacks

The notorious Lazarus Group actors exploited a recently patched privilege escalation flaw in the Windows Kernel as a zero-day to obtain kernel-level access and disable security software on compromised hosts. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-21338 (CVSS score: 7.8), which can permit an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. It was resolved by Microsoft earlier this month as […]

Durable AI Review: Best AI Website Builder?

Are you looking for the best AI website builder to develop business or personal websites at no cost or low cost? This Durable AI review will surely help! I tested the tool inside and out for two weeks to help you decide if it’s a match. Ready? Let’s get into it. What Is Durable AI? […]

IMDb Downloader – Top 5 Tools

Searching for a reliable IMDb downloader? Before watching a movie, I always go to IMDb to learn more about it and watch its trailer. However, these videos can have annoying ads or playback issues. So, I decided to look for a downloader to save the videos offline. Below are five of the best ones I […]

Hashtag Trending Feb.29- Google’s troubles with AI; New U.S. executive order to regulate data broker industry; Lockbit announces return

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4DDiG Review: Is It Worth the Price Tag?

If your data is lost, you can fortunately recover it through specific tools. If you are looking for such software, this 4DDiG review will surely help. The 4DDiG is a data recovery software available for both Windows and Mac. The well-known software maker Tenorshare is behind this utility tool. However, how good is it? Can […]

Best Weibo Downloader: 5 Tested Tools

Are you looking for the best Weibo downloader to get your favorite videos offline? In this guide, I’ll give you the top five tools for the job and show you how to choose the best one based on specific criteria. Let’s roll in. 1. YT Saver YT Saver Video Downloader is a software that you […]

New Backdoor Targeting European Officials Linked to Indian Diplomatic Events

A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed SPIKEDWINE has been observed targeting officials in European countries with Indian diplomatic missions using a new backdoor called WINELOADER. The adversary, according to a report from Zscaler ThreatLabz, used a PDF file in emails that purported to come from the Ambassador of India, inviting diplomatic staff to a wine-tasting

Lazarus Exploits Typos to Sneak PyPI Malware into Dev Systems

The notorious North Korean state-backed hacking group Lazarus uploaded four packages to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository with the goal of infecting developer systems with malware. The packages, now taken down, are pycryptoenv, pycryptoconf, quasarlib, and swapmempool. They have been collectively downloaded 3,269 times, with pycryptoconf accounting for the most

Microsoft investigates reports of disturbing responses from Copilot

Microsoft Corporation is investigating reports concerning its Copilot chatbot generating responses that users have described as bizarre, disturbing, and potentially harmful. According to accounts shared on social media, Copilot allegedly responded inappropriately to specific prompts. One user, claiming to suffer from PTSD, reported receiving a response from Copilot expressing indifference towards their well-being. In another […]

Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti VPN Flaws to Deploy New Malware

At least two different suspected China-linked cyber espionage clusters, tracked as UNC5325 and UNC3886, have been attributed to the exploitation of security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. UNC5325 abused CVE-2024-21893 to deliver a wide range of new malware called LITTLELAMB.WOOLTEA, PITSTOP, PITDOG, PITJET, and PITHOOK, as well as maintain persistent