Security

Borat RAT: New Malware Combines Remote Access, Spyware and Ransomware

Hackers are offering Borat RAT for sale on underground forums. The malware allows almost complete control of a system. Its functions range from keyloggers to DDoS attacks.

The cybercriminals submit fake emergency requests. Allegedly, this is how they get hold of users' addresses and phone numbers. It is possible that the 16-year-old allegedly behind the recent attacks by the group LAPSUS$ is also involved in this operation. Hackers have apparently found a new way to obtain personal data for targeted attacks. As Bloomberg reports, they allegedly tried to force tech companies to hand over user data with fake legal documents. According to the newspaper's sources, Apple and Facebook parent Meta also fell for the trick. Both companies handed over data such as addresses, phone numbers and IP addresses to the hackers, who posed as law enforcement agencies. They also presented fake "emergency requests" for which no court order is needed. In addition to Meta and Apple, the hackers reportedly also targeted Snapchat parent Snap. However, it is unclear whether Snap actually passed on data, the report continues. It is also not known how many fake requests for information were submitted to the companies. Underage hackers from the USA and Great Britain are said to be behind the attacks. Among them is said to be the 16-year-old believed to be the head of the group LAPSUS$, which in turn was responsible for the recent attacks on Microsoft, Samsung and Nvidia. When asked by Bloomberg, Apple and Meta referred to their guidelines for dealing with requests from authorities. However, they did not confirm the disclosure of data based on fake requests

Eastern Europe

Report: Apple and Facebook Accidentally Hand Over User Data to Hackers

The cybercriminals submit fake emergency requests. Allegedly, this is how they get hold of users' addresses and phone numbers. It is possible that the 16-year-old, allegedly behind the recent attacks by the group LAPSUS$, is also invol ...

Nordics

Digital April Fool’s Jokes or No Jokes After All?

Self-driving suitcases, smart bike locks, pint-ale cameras: a lot is technically possible - with more or less serious side effects.

Nordics

What Distinguishes Good Tools for IT Forensics?

Digital forensics tools and processes help with fast and targeted responses after cyberattacks.

Switzerland

Sichere Online-Authentifizierung

Swissbit stellt seinen ersten Authenticator für den offenen Authentifizierungsstandard FIDO2 vor.