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New NGate Android malware uses NFC chip to steal credit card data
A new Android malware named NGate can steal money from payment cards by relaying to an attacker’s device the data read by the near-field communication (NFC) chip. Specifically, NGate enables attackers to emulate victims’ cards and make unauthorized payments or withdrawal cash from ATMs.. The campaign has been active since November 2023 and is linked to a recent report […]
Greasy Opal’s CAPTCHA solver still serving cybercrime after 16 years
A developer that researchers now track as Greasy Opal, operating as a seemingly legitimate business, has been fueling the cybercrime-as-a-service industry with a tool that bypasses account security solutions and allows bot-led CAPTCHA solving at scale. Greasy Opal has been active for more nearly two decades and tailors its tools based on customers’ targeting needs. […]
American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment
An amateur radio nonprofit based in Newington said it has paid $1 million to decrypt its computer servers after a ransomware attack that started in May. ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio, said its network was compromised by hackers who used information purchased on the dark web. The hack affected everything from desktop and laptop […]
New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes
I’ve dealt with my share of tech troubles over the years. New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes, From slow performance to sudden crashes, I’ve seen it all. But now, I’m excited to talk about the Windows 10 22H2 beta. It’s here to fix memory leaks and crashes that have been a problem before. For a long time, […]
Microsoft shares temp fix for Linux boot issues on dual-boot systems
Microsoft has provided a workaround to temporarily fix a known issue that is blocking Linux from booting on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled. The company says this temporary fix can help Linux users revive unbootable systems displaying “Something has gone seriously wrong: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy Violation” errors after installing the August 2024 […]
Stealthy ‘sedexp’ Linux malware evaded detection for two years
A stealthy Linux malware named ‘sedexp’ has been evading detection since 2022 by using a persistence technique not yet included in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The malware was discovered by risk management firm Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Insurance company, and enables its operators to create reverse shells for remote access and to further the the […]
US oil giant Halliburton confirms cyberattack behind systems shutdown
Halliburton, one of the world’s largest providers of services to the energy industry, has confirmed a cyberattack that forced it to shut down some of its systems earlier this week. “On August 21, 2024, Halliburton Company (the “Company”) became aware that an unauthorized third party gained access to certain of its systems,” the oil services […]
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Copilot Plus Review
The business-focused AI-capable PC makes the most of its Snapdragon X Elite platform. The classic black slab of a ThinkPad has been a familiar sight in cubicles, conference rooms and executive offices for decades, dating back to when these were originally IBM ThinkPads. A lot of things have changed over the years, but a ThinkPad […]
Warning Signs of a Dying Graphics Card
Your graphics card is important for smooth visuals and gaming performance; and it’s important that it works without issue in order for your computer to operate properly. If you start noticing strange visual glitches, performance drops, crashing, loud spinning noises from the GPU fans, or unusual sounds coming from the coils of your video card […]
BIOS Beep Codes for Troubleshooting
In this article, we collected the most widespread BIOS signals (beepcodes) used for troubleshooting in case of any PC issues. Yet if your computer gives a sound signal which is not listed below, consult the motherboard / PC user manual to identify what kind of hardware error it is. The POST (power-on self-test) feature checks […]