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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]

As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intellige…

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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Silk Typhoon

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber…

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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber…

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Lessons from Bootkitty: Securing Linux Systems Against UEFI Intrusions

New Linux security threats mark critical junctures that challenge existing policies and test security protocols to their limit. One such milestone was the rece…

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How to Bring Zero Trust to Wi-Fi Security with a Cloud-based Captive Portal?

Recent data breaches have highlighted the critical need to improve guest Wi-Fi infrastructure security in modern business environments. Organizations face incr…

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The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024

You can tell the story of the current state of stolen credential-based attacks in three numbers:Stolen credentials were the #1 attacker action in 2023/24, and …

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Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised e…

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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX m…

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Strengthening business security through the creation of robust authentication mechanisms

This paper focuses on business security, as the incidence of cyberattacks and data breaches has…Strengthening business security through the creation of robust …

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Russian-Linked Hackers Target Kazakhstan in Espionage Campaign with HATVIBE Malware

Russia-linked threat actors have been attributed to an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting Kazakhstan as part of the Kremlin's efforts to gather economi…

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Russia-Linked Hackers Target Kazakhstan in Espionage Campaign with HATVIBE Malware

Russia-linked threat actors have been attributed to an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting Kazakhstan as part of the Kremlin's efforts to gather economi…

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Essential Tips for Updating & Upgrading Your Linux Distro

Applying security updates promptly after they are released is critically important for us Linux admins, as this practice helps protect against vulnerabilities …

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Ransomware on ESXi: The Mechanization of Virtualized Attacks

In 2024, ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi servers reached alarming levels, with the average ransom demand skyrocketing to $5 million. With approximatel…

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Essential Linux Security Tips for a Safe Open-Source System

Linux is a powerful operating system that is greatly appreciated for being reliable, flexible, and open in nature. It runs servers, desktops, and even embedded…

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Explore the Top Secure Linux Distros for Privacy & Security in 2025

Privacy and security have never been more important''or more under threat. With headlines constantly reporting data breaches, hacks, and the unchecked collecti…

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Tails 6.11 Unveiled: Essential Insights for Privacy-Conscious Linux Admins

The Tails 6.11 release is here as the latest version of the privacy- and anonymity-centric OS , and it brings several critical updates that you need to be awar…

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AI-Driven Ransomware FunkSec Targets 85 Victims Using Double Extortion Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a nascent artificial intelligence (AI) assisted ransomware family called FunkSec that sprang forth in late 2024, a…

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MirrorFace Leverages ANEL and NOOPDOOR in Multi-Year Cyberattacks on Japan

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) and National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NCSC) accused a China-linked threat actor named …

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Act Fast: Chrome 131 Released To Fix Critical Code Execution Bug

India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) recently issued a high-risk advisory warning about Google Chrome vulnerabilities in versions prior to 131.0.…

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Top 5 Malware Threats to Prepare Against in 2025

2024 had its fair share of high-profile cyber attacks, with companies as big as Dell and TicketMaster falling victim to data breaches and other infrastructure …

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Chrome's New AI Feature Shields Users from Online Scams

We Linux security admins are constantly searching for innovative tools and technologies to keep our systems and users secure, so Google Chrome's new AI-powered…

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CISA: No Wider Federal Impact from Treasury Cyber Attack, Investigation Ongoing

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday said there are no indications that the cyber attack targeting the Treasury Departmen…

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What Are the Best Free VPN Options for Linux Users?

Linux is famous for its strong security. Yet, adding a Virtual Private Network (VPN) boosts privacy even more. A VPN encrypts connections and protects data. Th…

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FireScam Android Malware Poses as Telegram Premium to Steal Data and Control Devices

An Android information stealing malware named FireScam has been found masquerading as a premium version of the Telegram messaging app to steal data and maintai…

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