Threat actors are now abusing DNS queries as part of ClickFix social engineering attacks to deliver malware, making this the first known use of DNS as a channel in these campaigns. ClickFix attacks typically trick users into manually executing malicious commands under the guise of fixing errors, installing updates, or enabling functionality. However, this new variant uses a novel technique in which an attacker-controlled DNS server delivers the second-stage payload via DNS lookups. DNS queries deliver a malicious PowerShell script In a new ClickFix campaign seen by Microsoft, victims are instructed to run the nslookup command that queries an attacker-controlled…
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Gadget Weekly (Image credit: Android Central)Join Namerah Saud Fatmi as she explores the cool, quirky, and sometimes downright odd world of smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys every week.Onyx Boox tablets are awesome. They’re these beefed up e-readers with crisp E Ink displays, powerful processors, and unfettered access to Android and the Play Store. Unfortunately, you still don’t get all the features and functions that regular Android tablets enjoy.Setting up your new device is probably the most crucial Android feature. When you turn on a brand-new Android device for the first time, you can usually transfer all your data…
Samsung’s Penta Tandem uses five organic layers to improve brightness and efficiencyMulti-layer stacking allows higher pixel density without increasing panel sizeQD-OLED Penta Tandem technology increases luminous efficiency by 1.3 times and doubles panel lifespanSamsung Display has introduced its QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology, featuring a five-layer organic light-emitting structure designed to improve brightness and efficiency.Multi-layer stacking allows higher pixel density within the same panel size, reducing the light-emitting area of each pixel.Effectively dispersing energy across the layers is crucial to maintaining stable illumination and consistent performance. You may like Multi-layer design boosts pixel densityThis approach is central to Samsung’s push into…
When Windows 11 was released in the preview channels, I was among the early adopters. The iteration in its early days looked promising, particularly the modern UI, though compatibility with older hardware was a concern. Frankly, I liked the centrally-aligned taskbar, the updated Settings app, and even the new File Explorer, and I made my peace with the revamped Start Menu. As for hardware limitations, I soon found out that installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware was as easy, and there was no major downside to it, as long as the system wasn’t super old. But as years passed, Microsoft…
Threat actors are abusing Pastebin comments to distribute a new ClickFix-style attack that tricks cryptocurrency users into executing malicious JavaScript in their browser, allowing attackers to hijack Bitcoin swap transactions and redirect funds to attacker-controlled wallets. The campaign relies on social engineering that promises large profits from a supposed Swapzone.io arbitrage exploit, but instead runs malicious code that modifies the swap process directly within the victim’s browser. It could also be the first known ClickFix attack to use JavaScript to alter a webpage’s functionality for a malicious purpose. Promoted through Pastebin In the campaign spotted by BleepingComputer, threat actors are…
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Dhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityI’ve joked before that in the war between me and productivity, I keep winning. But behind the humor is genuine anxiety about not getting enough done daily and failing to achieve my goals.Over the past few years, I’ve increasingly turned to productivity apps to help me deal with tasks, deadlines, and things I often forget. However, my experience has left me largely skeptical of the results they promise. Which of these issues do you run into when using productivity apps?28 votesA cluttered interface.11%Too many features or a steep learning curve.32%Unhelpful notifications.4%Overpromising and underdelivering.14%The app requires too…
Microsoft has disclosed details of a new version of the ClickFix social engineering tactic in which the attackers trick unsuspecting users into running commands that carry out a Domain Name System (DNS) lookup to retrieve the next-stage payload. Specifically, the attack relies on using the “nslookup” (short for nameserver lookup) command to execute a custom DNS lookup triggered via the Windows Run dialog. ClickFix is an increasingly popular technique that’s traditionally delivered via phishing, malvertising, or drive-by download schemes, often redirecting targets to bogus landing pages that host fake CAPTCHA verification or instructions to address a non-existent problem on their…
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Boston is not typically thought of as a hotbed for Hollywood entertainment. Los Angeles and New York City are still the top cities to find talent in movies and television. However, you’d be surprised at how many actors and actresses got their start in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, more specifically, Boston. Ask someone to name five actors from Boston, and I can almost guarantee that Matt Damon will be mentioned. The Oscar winner is one of the most famous entertainers with Boston roots. Joining Damon on our Boston-based list are Chris Evans and Mark Wahlberg—two actors who are not afraid…