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Google Search, Whatsapp, and TikTok on list of 22 services targeted by EU’s tough new DMA The European Commission has officially confirmed which tech companies, and which of their services, count as gatekeepers under its strict new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The companies listed all appeared on a provisional list released in early July, and…

W3LL Store: How a Secret Phishing Syndicate Targets 8,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts W3LL’s malware includes a sophisticated phishing kit that can bypass multi-factor authentication and MFA protections. The company has seen a phishing empire built up linked to cyber attacks aimed at compromising Microsoft 365 business email accounts over the past six years. Some of…

Ukraine’s CERT Thwarts APT28’s Cyberattack on Critical Energy Infrastructure The country’s Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine, or CERT-UA, reports that it has successfully stopped a cyber attack against an unnamed critical energy infrastructure facility. The agency says the attack started with a phishing email containing a link to a malicious ZIP archive That activates…

Apple signs new agreement with Arm that goes past 2040 Apple has struck a deal with Arm that goes on until 2040, according to reports. That’s some long-term partnership, folks. In fact, says Arm, it’s not just Apple that has a long-term interest in Arm – all of the major technology companies have an interest…

New BLISTER Malware Update Fuelling Stealthy Network Infiltration An updated version of a malware called BLISTER is being used as part of Socgholish’s infection chains to distribute an open-source command-and-control framework called Mythic. This follows a similar use by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 in July 2023. The company had previously discovered the malware in…

Amazon’s in-garage delivery service is going to cost a little extra for the convenience In an update to Amazon’s blog post, we learn that starting October 4th, the company will charge a $1.99 per delivery for in-garage deliveries that used to be free. Until now, Prime members could have delivery drivers drop packages inside garages…

All 50 states call on Congress to address AI-generated CSAM The Attorneys General from all 50 states want Congress to establish a commission dedicated to investigating the effects of AI on child exploitation. In a letter to Congress, they ask for legislation that will specifically address preventing the creation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material…

Here’s Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s public memo on Google at 25 To everyone around the world who uses our products, our employees, and partners:This month, Google will celebrate our 25th birthday. Search, what began as a search engine turned out to be the most popular product in the world. We have 15 Google products that…

Zoom CEO wants FTC to investigate Microsoft bundling Teams into Office The European Union has just ordered Microsoft to stop bundling Teams into Office in Europe, and now Zoom suggests that the US Federal Trade Commission might want to look into doing the same thing here at home. Zoom CEO Eric Yuan made the remark…

Researchers Warn of Cyber Weapons Used by Lazarus Group’s Andariel Cluster The North Korean threat actor known as Andariel has been observed employing an arsenal of malicious tools in its cyber assaults against corporations and organizations in the southern counterpart. Andariel, also known by the names Nicket Hyatt or Silent Chollima, is a sub-cluster of…