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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UX'SteelFox' Malware Blitz Infects 11K Victims With Bundle of Pain
The malware combines a miner and data stealer, and it packs functions that make detection and mitigation a challenge.
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Some Apple Stores will pilot reduced Vision Pro presence as M4 Macs launch
Tomorrow is Appleβs big launch day for the first M4 Macs. And reportedly, in sync with those new debuts, the company will also start piloting a scaled back Vision Pro presence in some Apple Stores. moreβ¦
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Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle
GameFromScratch.com Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Learn Unity Game Development 2024 Bundle is a collection of Unity game engine courses by the folks at GameDev.Tv. The Bundle consists of the following tiers: 1$ Tier Unity Game Feel CourseProgramming Design Patterns For Unity Course Mid [β¦] The post Learn Unity Game Development with...
iOS 18.2 release date: When to expect Appleβs big new features
iOS 18.1 arrived late last month, but the wait wonβt be long for another huge update from Apple. iOS 18.2 will bring highly anticipated features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and so much more. Hereβs what to expect from iOS 18.2βs release date, and the big new features it will bring. moreβ¦
Introducing Express brokers for Amazon MSK to deliver high throughput and faster scaling for your Kafka clusters
With 3x throughput, 20x faster scaling, and 90% reduced recovery time, Express brokers deliver unmatched performance for Apache Kafka on AWS, streamlining operations while cutting infrastructure costs by 50%.
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Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses
Benjamin and Chance discuss Appleβs surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Appleβs indecision for the future of wearables on your face. And in Happy Hour Plus, we speculate on what weβd like to see from the rumored 2026 MacBook Pro redesign.Subscribe at9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc:Go toZocdoc.com/happyhourand download the Zocdoc app to...
Has the Cybersecurity Workforce Peaked?
While training and credentialing organizations continue to talk about a "gap" in skilled cybersecurity workers, demand β especially for entry-level workers βhas plateaued, spurring criticism of the latest rosy stats that seem to support a hot market for qualified cyber pros.
Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office
Whatβs really behind these return-to-office mandates?
Gootloader Cyberattackers Target Bengal-Cat Aficionados in Oz
It's unclear what the threat actors have against this particular breed of cat, but it's taking down the kitty's enthusiasts with SEO-poisoned links and malware payloads.
Prompt Injection Defenses Against LLM Cyberattacks
Interesting research: βHacking Back the AI-Hacker: Prompt Injection as a Defense Against LLM-driven Cyberattacksβ: Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being harnessed to automate cyberattacks, making sophisticated exploits more accessible and scalable. In response, we propose a new defense strategy tailored to counter LLM-driven cyberattacks. We introduce Mantis, a defensive framework that exploits LLMsβ...
Esenthel Titan Engine
GameFromScratch.com Esenthel Titan Engine Today we are checking out the Esenthel Titan Engine, that bills itself as βThe Most Powerful Game Engine in the Worldβ. This to put it mildly, is a very bold claim. The Titan Engine is a free download with a 5% commercial royalty if you sell your game. It is [β¦] The post Esenthel Titan Engine appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
The Bitcoin Report: Key Trends, Insights, and Bitcoin Price Forecast
Discover key insights, expert analysis, and bullish Bitcoin price forecasts featured in the October 2024 edition of The Bitcoin Report.
Mastering f-strings in Python
Discover how to leverage Python's f-strings (formatted string literals) to write cleaner, more efficient, and more readable code.
The Power of Process in Creating a Successful Security Posture
Establishing realistic, practitioner-driven processes prevents employee burnout, standardizes experiences, and closes many of the gaps exposed by repeated one-offs.
No code, only natural language: Q&A on prompt engineering with Professor Greg Benson
Will prompt engineering replace the coderβs art or will software engineers who understand code still have a place in future software lifecycles?
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North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Firms with Hidden Risk Malware on macOS
A threat actor with ties to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been observed targeting cryptocurrency-related businesses with a multi-stage malware capable of infecting Apple macOS devices. Cybersecurity company SentinelOne, which dubbed the campaign Hidden Risk, attributed it with high confidence to BlueNoroff, which has been previously linked to malware families such as
Subverting LLM Coders
Really interesting research: βAn LLM-Assisted Easy-to-Trigger Backdoor Attack on Code Completion Models: Injecting Disguised Vulnerabilities against Strong Detectionβ: Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed code com- pletion tasks, providing context-based suggestions to boost developer productivity in software engineering. As users often fine-tune these models for specific applications, poisoning and...
The Creator of Houseparty Is Back. This Time Heβs Taking on Slack and Discord
Ben Rubin, cocreator of hit pandemic chat app Houseparty, has launched a new group messaging platform that aims to solve the problems undermining trust in public conversationβusing blockchain. If it fails, thatβs OK by him.
A Hacker's Guide to Password Cracking
Defending your organizationβs security is like fortifying a castleβyou need to understand where attackers will strike and how theyβll try to breach your walls. And hackers are always searching for weaknesses, whether itβs a lax password policy or a forgotten backdoor. To build a stronger defense, you must think like a hacker and anticipate their moves. Read on to learn more about hackers'
Congress must demand a study of Americaβs cyber forces
A bipartisan proposal should move forward despite Defense Department objections. The post Congress must demand a study of Americaβs cyber forces appeared first on CyberScoop.
Satoshi Nakamoto: The Robin Hood of the Digital Age, But He Stole from Himself
In this modern-day Robin Hood tale, Satoshi Nakamoto didnβt rob the richβhe stole from himself. Discover how Bitcoinβs mysterious creator rewrote the rules of wealth redistribution without the tights or the crossbow, and gave power back to the people.
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3D x Branding: Shaping a Brand Identity through Dynamic 3D Visuals
A look into how QuestOneβs brand identity was reimagined through the βHydrogen Circleββa bold, modular 3D visual embodying their vision for hydrogen innovation and renewable energy.
βFruitbusβ Lets You Find Your Flavor in an Open Cooking World
Fruitbus sets you free in an open world of varied fruits and veggies to figure out the sorts of foods you will serve to the locals. Youβre setting up shop in the... The post βFruitbusβ Lets You Find Your Flavor in an Open Cooking World appeared first on Indie Games Plus.
At 36 years old, I am once again obsessed with PokΓ©mon cards β this time on my phone
The new smartphone version of the trading card game has captured me as effectively as a Master Ball β but Iβm enjoying this daily nostalgia shotAny millennial β and any parent β will be familiar with PokΓ©mon cards, newsagent pester-power mainstays since the turn of the century. Contained within shiny metallic plastic packaging are critter-adorned trading cards of varying rarity, from a humble Squirtle to a...
Chinaβs elite hackers expand target list to European Union
Beijing's hackers are also using an open-source VPN tool for persistence. The post Chinaβs elite hackers expand target list to European Union appeared first on CyberScoop.
ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024βQ3 2024
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2024 and Q3 2024
5 Most Common Malware Techniques in 2024
Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) form the foundation of modern defense strategies. Unlike indicators of compromise (IOCs), TTPs are more stable, making them a reliable way to identify specific cyber threats. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques, according to ANY.RUN's Q3 2024 report on malware trends, complete with real-world examples. Disabling of Windows Event Logging
SteelFox and Rhadamanthys Malware Use Copyright Scams, Driver Exploits to Target Victims
An ongoing phishing campaign is employing copyright infringement-related themes to trick victims into downloading a newer version of the Rhadamanthys information stealer since July 2024. Cybersecurity firm Check Point is tracking the large-scale campaign under the name CopyRh(ight)adamantys. Targeted regions include the United States, Europe, East Asia, and South America. "The campaign
China-Aligned MirrorFace Hackers Target EU Diplomats with World Expo 2025 Bait
The China-aligned threat actor known as MirrorFace has been observed targeting a diplomatic organization in the European Union, marking the first time the hacking crew has targeted an entity in the region. "During this attack, the threat actor used as a lure the upcoming World Expo, which will be held in 2025 in Osaka, Japan," ESET said in its APT Activity Report for the period April to
Cisco Releases Patch for Critical URWB Vulnerability in Industrial Wireless Systems
Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum severity security flaw impacting Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points that could permit unauthenticated, remote attackers to run commands with elevated privileges. Tracked as CVE-2024-20418 (CVS score: 10.0), the vulnerability has been described as stemming from a lack of input validation to the web-based management
Malicious PyPI Package βFabriceβ Found Stealing AWS Keys from Thousands of Developers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) that has racked up thousands of downloads for over three years while stealthily exfiltrating developers' Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials. The package in question is "fabrice," which typosquats a popular Python library known as "fabric," which is designed to execute shell commands remotely over
On the Question of Cheating and Dishonesty in Education in the Age of AI
Much of the academic world is deeply worried about whether AI is leading to more cheating, although academic dishonesty, which covers a broader range of practices, might be a more accurate way of describing the problem. Either way, academic institutionsβ tendency to impose rigid rules may well end up sanctioning some students unfairly. The president The post On the Question of Cheating and Dishonesty in Education in...