Category: Cyber
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Malicious Packages Discovered on Rust Crate Registry: Protecting Against Software Supply Chain Attacks
In yet another sign that developers continue to be targets of software supply chain attacks, a number of malicious packages have been discovered on the Rust programming language’s crate registry. The libraries, uploaded between August 14 and 16, 2023, were published by a user named “amaperf,” according to a report published by Phylum last week.…
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The Importance of Data Security with Open APIs and Measures to Protect Your Data
A Malicious Actor Offers $1,500 for a Scrapped Data Set from an Open API In today’s digital age, data is more valuable than ever before. Companies and organizations collect vast amounts of data to improve their services, enhance customer experiences, and make informed business decisions. However, this valuable data is also a target for malicious…
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Ransomware Attack Exploits LockBit 3.0 Builder, Highlights Adaptability of Cybercriminals
Ransomware Abuses LockBit 3.0 Builder, Alters Ransom Demand Process Key Points: The leak of the LockBit 3.0 ransomware builder has allowed threat actors to create new variants. Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity company, identified a ransomware attack that used a modified version of LockBit. The attacker changed the ransom note and incorporated a headline related to…