Hackers often target remote assist tools because they create a direct channel to access desired systems with minimum effort.
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Crooks plant backdoor in software used by courtrooms around the world | Ars Technica
A software maker serving more than 10,000 courtrooms throughout the world hosted an application update containing a hidden backdoor that maintained persistent communication with a malicious website, researchers reported Thursday, in the latest episode of a supply-chain attack
Skimmer found on self-checkout register inside Wawa
A credit card skimmer was found inside a Wawa gas station in Baltimore County.
Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking – Help Net Security
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape.
Ascension hospitals’ ransomware hack affecting patient care
Nearly two weeks since the May 8 ransomware attack that took down the computer network across the nation’s biggest Catholic health system, employees at Ascension’s Michigan hospitals told the Free Press they don’t know when all of its tech systems will be restored.
Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections | Ars Technica
Malware recently spotted in the wild uses sophisticated measures to disable antivirus protections, destroy evidence of infection, and permanently infect machines with cryptocurrency-mining software, researchers said Tuesday.
Windows admins targeted with clever malvertising scam | TechRadar
Hackers are targeting Windows system administrators with malvertising, hoping to get them infected with ransomware.
How a new wave of deepfake-driven cybercrime targets businesses
As deepfake attacks on businesses dominate news headlines, detection experts are gathering valuable insights into how these attacks came into being and the vulnerabilities they exploit.
Ransomware Defense: Top 5 Things to Do Right Now | Threatpost
https://threatpost.com/ransomware-defense-top-5-tips/167536/
Engadget: Google Chrome will once again show a website’s full URL
Engadget: Google Chrome will once again show a website’s full URL. https://www.engadget.com/chrome-will-once-again-show-a-websites-full-url-100519595.html