A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience has found that the superior colliculus (SC), a midbrain region traditionally thought to help animals orient themselves towards important locations, also plays a role in complex cognitive tasks like visual categorization and decision making. The SC is an evolutionarily ancient brain structure present across all vertebrates, from primitive … Read more
A new post-exploitation tool called Splinter has been discovered by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat hunters, which is being used to wreak havoc in victims’ IT environments after initial infiltration. This tool allows attackers to execute Windows commands, steal files, collect cloud service account information, and download additional malware onto victims’ systems. Unlike Cobalt … Read more
Broadcom has filed a memorandum in response to AT&T’s lawsuit alleging that the telco giant plans to stop using VMware software and wants the chipmaker to continue providing support services beyond September 8. In its filing, Broadcom claimed that AT&T had perpetual licenses for VMware products but was tardy about making the move. AT&T argued … Read more
A massive infostealer malware operation has been uncovered, attributed to a cybercriminal group named “Marko Polo”. The group uses various distribution channels, including malvertising, spearphishing, and brand impersonation in online gaming, cryptocurrency, and software. This campaign has impacted thousands of devices globally, exposing sensitive personal and corporate data. The malware campaign targets high-value targets such … Read more