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A new report dives deep into technical aspects of a Linux backdoor now tracked as Bvp47 that is linked to the Equation Group, the advanced persistent threat actor tied to the U.S. National Security Agency. . Bvp47 survived until today almost undetected, despite being submitted to the Virus Total antivirus database for the first time close to a decade ago, in late 2013. Until this morning, only one antivirus engine on Virus Total detected the Bvp47 sample. As the report spread in the infosec community, detection started to improve, being flagged by six engines at the moment of writing. . Bvp47 is a covert Linux backdoor attributed to government espionage efforts, evading discovery for nearly ten years.. Linux Backdoor, Equation Group, Advanced Threat, Malware Detection, Bvp47. . Brittany Day
With the two-month comment period for the proposed U.S. Wassenaar Arrangement rules barely under way, a cast of influential security researchers has wasted no time preparing and submitting their thoughts on the controversial proposal. . Researchers who seek out vulnerabilities in software The link for this article located at ThreatPost is no longer available. . Researchers who seek out vulnerabilities in softwareThe link for this article located at ThreatPost . two-month, comment, period, proposed, wassenaar, arrangement, rules, barely, under. . Anthony Pell
Microsoft is trying again to con people into thinking that Internet Explorer is the safest browser around. It. Microsoft has always been fond of paying analysts to say that its products are best, or having partners release reports showing how their rivals The link for this article located at ZDNet Blogs is no longer available. . An investigation into Microsoft's questionable assertions regarding Internet Explorer's security is conducted. This analysis delves into the benchmarks of browser safety protocols.. Browser Security, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Claims, Cybersecurity Analysis. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
A landmark study on Department of Justice network crime prosecutions reveals most attacks used stolen IDs and passwords, resulting in far greater damages to affected organizations than previously thought: up to $10 million per occurrence and on average more than $1.5 million per occurrence. . The link for this article located at Help Net Security is no longer available. . An influential report uncovers the economic toll of cyber offenses associated with legal actions.. Network Crime, Financial Impact, Credential Theft. . Anthony Pell
A nice compendium of the most noteworthy hacks/cracks in history. Includes a gallery of hacked sites, a definition of 'hacking', most recent hacking info, and general hacking links. . A nice compendium of the most noteworthy hacks/cracks in history. Includes a gallery of hacked sites, a definition of 'hacking', most recent hacking info, and general hacking links. The link for this article located at CNN is no longer available. . Dive into a collection of legendary security breaches and exploits, featuring curated showcases of compromised websites alongside the latest updates in cyber intrusions.. Noteworthy Hacks, Historical Cybersecurity, Internet Security Threats, Hacking Incidents, Cybercrime Analysis. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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