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Microsoft: BlackCat's Sphynx ransomware embeds Impacket, RemCom

Microsoft has discovered a new version of the BlackCat ransomware that embeds the Impacket networking framework and the Remcom hacking tool, both enabling spreading laterally across a breached network. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blackcats-sphynx-ransomware-embeds-impacket-remcom/
The Week in Ransomware - August 18th 2023 - LockBit on Thin Ice

While there was quite a bit of ransomware news this week, the highlighted story was the release of Jon DiMaggio's third article in the Ransomware Diaries series, with the focus of this article on the LockBit ransomware operation. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-18th-2023-lockbit-on-thin-ice/
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Rust devs push back as Serde project ships precompiled binaries

Serde, a popular Rust (de)serialization project, has decided to ship its serde_derive macro as a precompiled binary. This has generated a fair amount of concern among some developers who highlight the future legal and technical issues this may pose, along with a potential for supply chain attacks. [...]
Rust devs push back as Serde project ships precompiled binaries

Serde, a popular Rust (de)serialization project, has decided to ship its serde_derive macro as a precompiled binary. This has generated a fair amount of concern among some developers who highlight the future legal and technical issues this may pose, along with a potential for supply chain attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rust-devs-push-back-as-serde-project-ships-precompiled-binaries/
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Hackers use VPN provider's code certificate to sign malware

The China-aligned APT (advanced persistent threat) group known as 'Bronze Starlight' was seen targeting the Southeast Asian gambling industry with malware signed using a valid certificate used by the Ivacy VPN provider. [...]
Hackers use VPN provider's code certificate to sign malware

The China-aligned APT (advanced persistent threat) group known as 'Bronze Starlight' was seen targeting the Southeast Asian gambling industry with malware signed using a valid certificate used by the Ivacy VPN provider. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-vpn-providers-code-certificate-to-sign-malware/
Google Chrome to warn when installed extensions are malware

Google is testing a new feature in the Chrome browser that will warn users when an installed extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store, usually indicative of it being malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-to-warn-when-installed-extensions-are-malware/