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Compromise in information security means unauthorized access or control over a system, network, or data, often resulting from exploiting vulnerabilities like software bugs, weak credentials, or misconfigurations. It indicates that an attacker has bypassed security measures to read, modify, or disrupt resources without permission.
Such compromises pose risks including data theft, unauthorized system manipulation, and persistent attacker presence. Detecting and containing compromises requires monitoring for unusual activity, applying timely patches, and enforcing strong access controls to limit attacker movement and reduce the impact of exploited weaknesses.
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2 months, 1 week ago
Quasar Linux RAT Steals Developer Credentials for Software Supply Chain Compromise
A previously undocumented Linux implant codenamed Quasar Linux RAT (QLNX) is targeting developers' systems to establish a silent foothold as well as facilitate a broad range of post-compromise functionality, such as credential harvesting, keylogging, file manipulation, clipboard monitoring, and network tunneling
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2 months, 1 week ago
DAEMON Tools Supply Chain Attack Compromises Official Installers with Malware
A newly identified supply chain attack targeting DAEMON Tools software has compromised its installers to serve a malicious payload, according to findings from Kaspersky
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2 months, 1 week ago
ScarCruft Hacks Gaming Platform to Deploy BirdCall Malware on Android and Windows
The North Korea-aligned state-sponsored hacking group known as ScarCruft has compromised a video game platform in a supply chain espionage attack, trojanizing its components with a backdoor called BirdCallto likely target ethnic Koreans residing in China
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2 months, 1 week ago
Phishing Campaign Hits 80+ Orgs Using SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect RMM Tools
An active phishing campaign has been observed targeting multiple vectors since at least April 2025 with legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software as a way to establish persistent remote access to compromised hosts