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MosaicLoader Malware Hiding in Search Ads

“This password-stealing Windows malware is distributed via ads in search results” via Danny Palmer | ZDNet

“MosaicLoader can be used to steal passwords, install cryptocurrency miners and deliver trojan malware warn researchers, who say those behind it want to sell access to Windows PCs on to other cyber criminals.”

More detail: https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-password-stealing-windows-malware-is-distributed-via-ads-in-search-results/

Bug hunters asked to probe Microsoft Teams mobile apps, can earn up to $30k – Help Net Security

Bug hunters asked to probe Microsoft Teams mobile apps, can earn up to $30k
— Read on www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/07/20/bug-hunters-microsoft-teams/

Now HelloKitty Ransomware targets VMWare Servers

“Linux version of HelloKitty ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers” via Lawrence Abrams | Bleeping Computer

“The ransomware gang behind the highly publicized attack on CD Projekt Red uses a Linux variant that targets VMware’s ESXi virtual machine platform for maximum damage.

As the enterprise increasingly moves to virtual machines for easier backup and resource management, ransomware gangs are evolving their tactics to create Linux encryptors that target”…

More detail: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-version-of-hellokitty-ransomware-targets-vmware-esxi-servers/

Singapore Invests in Advancement of A.I. and Cybersecurity Research

“Singapore is launching a $50 million program to advance research on AI and cybersecurity” via Saheli Roy Choudhury | CNBC

“SINGAPORE — Singapore plans to invest $50 million in a program to support research on AI and cybersecurity for future communications structures, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Tuesday.

As part of the Future Communications Research & Development Programme, Singapore plans to set up new communications testbeds in 5G and beyond-5G, support technology development, and build up a…”

More detail: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/13/singapore-to-launch-50-million-program-in-ai-cybersecurity-research-for-5g.html

Raid on Illegal Cryptomining Operation Seized Thousands of PS4s

“Thousands of PS4s seized in Ukraine in illegal cryptocurrency mining sting” via Charlie Osborne | ZDNet

“Thousands of PlayStation 4 gaming consoles have been seized after their discovery in an old warehouse, used to illicitly mine for cryptocurrency.

Ukraine’s Security Service said last week that in the city of Vinnytsia, located along the Southern Bug river, there was an abandoned warehouse in its industrial area that once belonged to…”

More detail: https://www.zdnet.com/article/thousands-of-ps4s-seized-in-ukraine-in-illegal-cryptocurrency-mining-sting/