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FBI, DOJ remove China-linked PlugX malware

FBI, DOJ remove China-linked PlugX malware

The two federal agencies removed the Chinese malware off of more than 4,200 computers in the United States. PlugX malware is used for espionage.
Dozens of Chrome browser extensions hacked affecting 2.6M users

Dozens of Chrome browser extensions hacked affecting 2.6M users

Compromised Google Chrome browser extensions could be used for data exfiltration and session hijacking attacks
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Incoming President Trump wants to save TikTok from a U.S. ban through “political means and a solution”
Mindgard raises $8M funding round led by .406 Ventures

Mindgard raises $8M funding round led by .406 Ventures

AI red teaming and cybersecurity startup to expand to U.S.
Kali Linux 2024.4 released with new tools, improved Raspberry Pi support

Kali Linux 2024.4 released with new tools, improved Raspberry Pi support

Kali Linux 2024.4 has just been released with 14 new tools, improved…
Red vs Blue team hacking in cybersecurity - What is the difference between red vs. blue team

Red Team vs. Blue Team vs. Purple Team in Cybersecurity

Are you wondering what a Red vs. Blue team is in cybersecurity? Learn what these teams do, how it’s different from a penetration test, and what jobs you can pursue.
Jen Easterly, Director of CISA, to step down January 2025

Jen Easterly, Director of CISA, to step down January 2025

Easterly was a role model for women in cybersecurity and strengthened government cyber defenses
Defense Department wants to hire Silicon Valley Tech Execs as Reserve Officers

Defense Department wants to hire Silicon Valley Tech Execs

The DOD has a bold new plan to strengthen its tech ranks: recruit and commission Silicon Valley executives and experts as Reserve Officers
North Korea is funding its nuclear program with cyber espionage and LinkedIn hiring scams

North Korea is funding its nuclear program with cyber espionage and LinkedIn hiring scams

Hackers from North Korea have stolen over $600 million from cryptocurrency exchanges, and deployed ransomware to steal nuclear and energy research from defense and military agencies
American Water Company hit with cyberattack affecting 14 million customers

American Water Company hit with cyberattack

American Water Company first detected the cyberattack on October 3 and thus far, has only detected a loss of billing systems data