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PyPI Malicious Package Uploads Used To Target Developers

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In light of the recent cybercriminal activity, new user sign-ups on the PyPI platform were halted. Currently, an increase in PyPI malicious package uploads is being deemed the reason behind the suspension ...
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BunnyLoader Malware: Modular Features Help Evade Detection

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new variant of malware has emerged, posing significant challenges for detection and mitigation efforts. Known as BunnyLoader malware, it has recently undergone a transformation, ...
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Unveiling BlazeStealer Malware Python Packages on PyPI

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In a recent revelation, a cluster of malicious Python packages has infiltrated the Python Package Index (PyPI), posing a significant threat to developers’ systems by aiming to pilfer sensitive information. These deceptive ...
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ExelaStealer: Emerging Information Stealer Cyberweapon

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new information stealer has emerged known as ExelaStealer. This latest addition to the array of malicious software is causing a stir, targeting sensitive data ...
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Special Guest Jayson E. Street, Phantom Hacker Scams, 23andMe User Data For Sale

Special Guest Jayson E. Street, Phantom Hacker Scams, 23andMe User Data For Sale

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In milestone episode 300, Jayson E. Street (a renowned hacker, helper, and human who has successfully robbed banks, hotels, government facilities, and Biochemical companies on five continents) joins us to share what ...
Shared Security Podcast
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What are account takeovers (ATOs)?

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Account takeovers (ATOs) are a type of cyberattack, fraud risk, or identity theft that results in the unauthorized access of an account, typically through the use of stolen credentials. Once an account ...
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JavaScript: A Taxing Situation

JavaScript: A Taxing Situation

| | Blog, data leakage, data theft, Javascript, Resources
An authorized IRS eFile website is the latest victim of a JavaScript attack. eFile.com has become the victim of an attack which originated in a previously innocent JavaScript file. The javascript file, ...
Blog – Source Defense

Digital Skimming Attacks Skyrocket

| | Blog, data leakage, data theft, eskimming, Resources
Beware of digital skimming attacks! According to Visa's Spring 2023 Biannual Threats Report, digital skimming attacks targeting customer data on eCommerce checkout pages increased by 174% in the last half of 2022 ...
Blog – Source Defense

Fullz and Cybercrime: Why the BidenCash Data Dump Matters

| | Blog, data leakage, data theft, Resources
BidenCash, which purposely leverages the namesake of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been operating for the past year and has become one of the top carding marketplaces on the dark web. But ...
Blog – Source Defense
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How to Protect Your Organization From Account Takeovers

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The year 2021 was a big one for account takeover (ATO) attacks. According to a Javelin strategy and research study, losses from account takeovers increased by 90% in 2021 to $11.4 billion ...
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