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Babuk Ransomware Decryptor Released to Recover Files for Free Czech cybersecurity software firm Avast has created and released a decryption tool to help Babuk ransomware victims recover their files for free. According to Avast Threat Labs, the Babuk decryptor was created using leaked source code and decryption keys. The free decryptor can be used by Babuk
US Bans China Telecom Americas Over National Security Risks The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Telecom Americas’ license to provide telecommunication services within the United States. China Telecom Americas is the largest foreign subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation, China’s state-owned telecom company. It provides services in over 100 countries to over 135 million
Malicious NPM Libraries Install Ransomware, Password Stealer Malicious NPM packages pretending to be Roblox libraries are delivering ransomware and password-stealing trojans on unsuspecting users. The two NPM packages are named noblox.js-proxy and noblox.js-proxies, and use typo-squatting to pretend to be the legitimate Roblox API wrapper called noblox.js-proxied by changing a single letter in the library’s name. Also Read: October 2021
North Korean State Hackers Start Targeting the IT Supply Chain North Korean-sponsored Lazarus hacking group has switched focus on new targets and was observed by Kaspersky security researchers expanding its supply chain attack capabilities. Lazarus used a new variant of the BLINDINGCAN backdoor to target a South Korean think tank in June after deploying it