Chinese Hackers Begin Exploiting Latest Microsoft Office Zero-Day Vulnerability

The Hacker News Daily Updates [Newsletter]( [cover]( [Modern DevOps Practices ($35.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( Containers have entirely changed how developers and end-users see applications as a whole. With this book, you'll learn all about containers, their architecture and benefits, and how to implement them within your development lifecycle. [Download Now]( Sponsored LATEST NEWS Jun 2, 2022 [Conti Leaks Reveal Ransomware Gang's Interest in Firmware-based Attacks]( An analysis of leaked chats from the notorious Conti ransomware group earlier this year has revealed that the syndicate has been working on a set of firmware attack techniques that could offer a path to accessing privileged code on compromised devices. "Control over firmware gives attackers ... [Read More]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [Researchers Demonstrate Ransomware for IoT Devices That Targets IT and OT Networks]( As ransomware infections have evolved from purely encrypting data to schemes such as double and triple extortion, a new attack vector is likely to set the stage for future campaigns. Called Ransomware for IoT or R4IoT by Forescout, it's a "novel, proof-of-concept ransomware that exploits an IoT ... [Read More]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [ExpressVPN Removes Servers in India After Refusing to Comply with Government Order]( Virtual Private Network (VPN) provider ExpressVPN on Thursday announced that it's removing Indian-based VPN servers in response to a new cybersecurity directive issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). "Rest assured, our users will still be able to connect to VPN servers ... [Read More]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [Critical UNISOC Chip Vulnerability Affects Millions of Android Smartphones]( A critical security flaw has been uncovered in UNISOC's smartphone chipset that could be potentially weaponized to disrupt a smartphone's radio communications through a malformed packet. "Left unpatched, a hacker or a military unit can leverage such a vulnerability to neutralize communications in ... [Read More]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [SideWinder Hackers Use Fake Android VPN Apps to Target Pakistani Entities]( The threat actor known as SideWinder has added a new custom tool to its arsenal of malware that's being used in phishing attacks against Pakistani public and private sector entities. "Phishing links in emails or posts that mimic legitimate notifications and services of government agencies and ... [Read More]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [cover]( [Modern DevOps Practices ($35.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( Containers have entirely changed how developers and end-users see applications as a whole. With this book, you'll learn all about containers, their architecture and benefits, and how to implement them within your development lifecycle. [Download Now]( Sponsored This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from The Hacker News. To manage your email newsletter preferences, please [click here](. Contact The Hacker News: info@thehackernews.com [Unsubscribe]( The Hacker News | Pearls Omaxe, Netaji Subash Place, Pitampura, Delhi 110034 India