A previously unknown hacking group has been linked to targeted attacks against human rights activists, human rights defenders, academics, and lawyers across India in an attempt to plant "incriminating digital evidence." Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne attributed the intrusions to a group it tracks as "ModifiedElephant," an elusive threat actor that's been operational since at … [Read more...] about Hackers Planted Fake Digital Evidence on Devices of Indian Activists and Lawyers
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New Attack Let Attacker Collect and Spoof Browser’s Digital Fingerprints
A "potentially devastating and hard-to-detect threat" could be abused by attackers to collect users' browser fingerprinting information with the goal of spoofing the victims without their knowledge, thus effectively compromising their privacy. Academics from Texas A&M University dubbed the attack system "Gummy Browsers," likening it to a nearly 20-year-old "Gummy Fingers" … [Read more...] about New Attack Let Attacker Collect and Spoof Browser’s Digital Fingerprints
Simplified Security for a Successful Digital Transformation
Leveraging end-to-end threat protection to prepare for what’s now and what’s next It’s no secret that the world has changed significantly in the past year, probably forever. Even before 2020, companies were under immense pressure to go digital to keep up with increasing demands for ubiquitous connectivity. Recent events have further accelerated that need, with a dramatic … [Read more...] about Simplified Security for a Successful Digital Transformation
German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets
The German police yesterday raided the house of the developer of OmniRAT and seized his laptop, computer and mobile phones probably as part of an investigation into a recent cyber attack, a source told The Hacker News.OmniRAT made headlines in November 2015 when its developer launched it as a legitimate remote administration tool for IT experts and companies to manage their … [Read more...] about German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets