Waiting Thread Hijacking: A Stealthier Version of Thread Execution Hijacking

Research by: hasherezade Process Injection is one of the important techniques in the attackers’ toolkit. In the constant cat-and-mouse game, attackers try to invent its new implementations that bypass defenses, using creative methods and lesser-known APIs. Combining common building blocks in an atypical way, Check Point Research was able to create a much stealthier version…

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Northern Lights Could Be Visible Tonight From These States

Topline The northern lights could be visible once again Sunday night from some northern states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—although the auroral activity will be limited to only northern states. The aurora borealis could appear tonight for viewers in the continental United States, including in … More Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana….

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How outdated phones can power smart cities and save the seas

Each year, more than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced globally. The production of electronic devices is not only energy-intensive but also consumes valuable natural resources. Additionally, the manufacturing and delivery processes release a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, devices are aging faster than ever — users replace their still-functional phones on average…

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Senators Ricketts, Fetterman unite against China's quiet invasion of US farmland

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts is leading the charge with Democrat Sen. John Fetterman to codify oversight on foreign countries buying American farmland. The bipartisan Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure (AFIDA) Improvements Act seeks to implement recommendations published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in January 2024, which found the AFIDA was ill-equipped to combat foreign…

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Mobile banking users beware – “Godfather” malware is now hijacking official bank apps

Zimperium spots new version of Godfather among Turkish Android users New version creates virtualized versions of legitimate banking apps in a sandbox It can exfiltrate login credentials, PIN codes, and unlock patterns The notorious Godfather malware for Android phones is back with a vengeance, experts have warned, targeting victims with an upgraded build which makes…

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