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Unlike most open-source attacks where malicious packages are being executed upon installation, researchers at Checkmarx, told SC Media that the payload is hidden in multiple strategic locations and only executes when the victims use the actual functions of the packages, which makes the campaign hard to detect by many security scanners.
A new study looks at the the specific mindsets and psychological proclivities of cybercriminals, finding that online crime differs from offline crime in important ways that may shape the behavior of both malicious hackers and their victims.
While the actual cost of cybercrime losses and the number of supply chain incidents have yet to be finalized for 2022, the data highlights the increasing number of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in open source software as one of the primary drivers of the problem in recent years.
The last few years, big box stores have closed on Thanksgiving. Online shopping has also kept more shoppers at home on Black Friday.
Researchers at Proofpoint revealed more technical details about SocGholish, a malware variant they identified earlier this month, highlighting its noteworthy tactics that differ from traditional phishing campaigns.