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Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency mining attacks abuse GitHub Actions and Azure VM

Security Affairs

Researchers investigated cloud-based cryptocurrency mining attacks targeting GitHub Actions and Azure VMs. Researchers from Trend Micro published a report that details cloud-based cryptocurrency mining attacks targeting GitHub Actions and Azure VMs and the threat actors behind them. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cryptocurrency mining).

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Hacker tricked ChatGPT into providing detailed instructions to make a homemade bomb

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A hacker tricked ChatGPT into providing instructions to make homemade bombs demonstrating how to bypass the chatbot safety guidelines. ChatGPT told the hacker that combining the materials allows to create “a powerful explosive that can be used to create mines, traps, or improvised explosive devices (IEDs).”

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Russian cybercrime forums launch contests for cryptocurrency hacks

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. “Over the past month, operators of one of the top Russian-language cybercrime forums have been running a “contest,” calling for the community to submit papers that examine how to target cryptocurrency-related technology.” ” reads a post published by Intel 471.

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Crooks continue to abuse exposed Docker APIs for Cryptojacking

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Earlier this year Sysdig and Aqua Security researchers started observing cyber attacks targeting Kubernets and Docker instances aimed at mining Monero cryptocurrency. Miscreants can abuse Docker Engine API to deploy containers they have created with the specific intent of mining cryptocurrencies.

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How to Tackle the Information Management Challenges of Legacy Applications

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Importantly, data stored in the ECM system also provides a useful source of historical information that can be mined for business insights using analytics engines. Typical steps would include: Business and application analysis – Engage with business users to understand what data needs to be retained and how it will be used in the future.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 374 by Pierluigi Paganini

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The President of European Central Bank Christine Lagarde targeted by hackers Flaws in the ExpressLRS Protocol allow the takeover of drones Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Autopatch feature Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency mining attacks abuse GitHub Actions and Azure VM A fake job offer via LinkedIn allowed to steal $540M from Axie (..)

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US CISA and NSA publish guidance to secure Kubernetes deployments

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US CISA and NSA released new guidance that provides recommendations on how to harden Kubernetes deployments and minimize the risk of hack. In recent months the number of cyberattacks against misconfigured Kybernetes systems has surged, threat actors mainly used the to illegally mine cryptocurrencies.

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