Malicious #VSCode extensions on #Microsoft's registry drop infostealers
BleepingComputer
Malicious VSCode extensions on Microsoft's registry drop infostealers
Two malicious extensions on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Marketplace infect developers' machines with information-stealing malware that...
 #malware #cybersecurity #infostealer
February report from researcher found Chinese #KVM had undocumented microphone and communicated with #China-based servers, but many of the security issues are now addressed
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February report from researcher found Chinese KVM had an unclearly documented microphone and communicated with China-based servers, but many of the security issues are now addressed [Updated]
Low-cost remote management device shipped with an active audio recording pipeline.
 #cybersecurity #politics
#FinCEN says #ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
BleepingComputer
FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a...
 #cybercrime #cybersecurity
#Poland arrests Ukrainians utilizing 'advanced' hacking equipment
BleepingComputer
Poland arrests Ukrainians utilizing 'advanced' hacking equipment
The police in Poland arrested three Ukrainian nationals for allegedly attempting to damage IT systems in the country using hacking equipment and fo...
 #cybersecurity
#Google #Chrome adds new security layer for #Gemini #AI agentic browsing
BleepingComputer
Google Chrome adds new security layer for Gemini AI agentic browsing
Google Chrome is introducing a new security architecture designed to protect upcoming agentic AI browsing features powered by Gemini.
 #cybersecurity
#Petco’s security lapse affected customers’ SSNs, driver’s licenses, and more
TechCrunch
Petco's security lapse affected customers' SSNs, driver's licenses, and more  | TechCrunch
Petco said the exposure was due to an error in an application and that it is notifying victims whose data was affected.
 #privacy #cybersecurity #DataBreach