Blockchain
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Researchers find self‑propagating ‘GlassWorm’ targeting VS Code extensions using Solana for command control
Researchers have found a self‑spreading worm called GlassWorm that infects VS Code extensions on Open VSX and the Microsoft Marketplace, uses the Solana blockchain and Google Calendar for command control, and steals developer credentials and cryptocurrency assets.
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Google says North Korean hackers used smart-contract “EtherHiding” to deliver malware
Google Threat Intelligence Group says a North Korean actor known as UNC5342 used an “EtherHiding” smart-contract technique to host and deliver JavaScript malware via fake job interviews, enabling stealthy payload updates and theft of credentials and cryptocurrency.
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HybridPetya ransomware emerges with UEFI Secure Boot bypass, encrypts MFT and demands Bitcoin ransom
A new ransomware strain named HybridPetya has been identified by ESET, combining traits of Petya/NotPetya with a UEFI Secure Boot bypass. The threat encrypts the Master File Table on NTFS partitions via a bootkit installed on the EFI System Partition, and demands Bitcoin ransom while offering a decryption mechanism contingent on payment. Researchers warn that…
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Rising Threats in Supply Chain Security Demand Increased Vigilance and Strategy
As cyber adversaries infiltrate software and hardware supply chains, organizations must enhance their cybersecurity strategies, focusing on continuous monitoring and the use of advanced tools like Software Bill of Materials and artificial intelligence to combat emerging threats.
