Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs in new phishing attacks
A new phishing campaign dubbed 'CRON#TRAP' infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks.
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New CRON#TRAP malware uses hidden Linux VM
The shortcut file extracts and starts a custom Linux environment using an open-source tool called Quick Emulator (QEMU). The ...
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Harnessing Computational Storage For Faster Data Processing
As the digital landscape evolves, computational storage devices are becoming increasingly vital for enhancing data processing ...
How to easily update Windows Subsystem for Linux 2’s kernel
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enables the start of a Linux system and the use of Linux applications under Windows.
CRON#TRAP: Emulated Linux environment as backdoor after phishing attack
IT security researchers have discovered an unusual type of attack: the perpetrators have set up an emulated Linux environment ...
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New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
New CRON#TRAP malware installs a Linux VM backdoor on Windows, evading antivirus, and allowing hidden control over ...
Dangerous new phishing campaign infects Windows devices with malicious Linux VM
A creative new phishing technique has been spotted that looks to trick victims into downloading and installing a virtual ...
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Nintendo Hiring for Private Cloud Development in Japan
Nintendo is looking to hire new staff members for private cloud development with positions available in Kyoto and Tokyo.
iPod fans evade Apple’s DRM to preserve 54 lost clickwheel-era games
Today, though, these clickwheel iPod games are on the verge of becoming lost media—impossible to buy or redownload from ...
A new project is trying to preserve click-wheel iPod games
Gaming on the iPod barely predates the iPhone's arrival in 2007, but fans have launched a project to be sure they can still ...
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MicroPython v1.24 release adds support for RP2350 and ESP32-C6 microcontrollers, various RISC-V improvements
MicroPython v1.24 firmware adds support for Raspberry Pi RP2350 and Espressif ESP32-C6 microcontrollers, RISC-V improvements, and more.
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Critical Kubernetes Image Builder flaw gives SSH root access to VMs
The bulletin also warns that the same issue exists for images built with the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers, but it has a medium-severity rating due to additional requirements for successful ...