Author Archives: Onsite Computing, Inc.

Hackers Found Using CrossC2 to Expand Cobalt Strike Beacon’s Reach to Linux and macOS

Japan’s CERT coordination center (JPCERT/CC) on Thursday revealed it observed incidents that involved the use of a command-and-control (C2) framework called CrossC2, which is designed to extend the functionality of Cobalt Strike to other platforms like Linux and Apple macOS for cross-platform system control. The agency said the activity was detected between September and December […]

New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil. “PhantomCard relays NFC data from a victim’s banking card to the fraudster’s device,” ThreatFabric said in a report. “PhantomCard is based on Go to Source […]

Simple Steps for Attack Surface Reduction

Story teaser text: Cybersecurity leaders face mounting pressure to stop attacks before they start, and the best defense may come down to the settings you choose on day one. In this piece, Yuriy Tsibere explores how default policies like deny-by-default, MFA enforcement, and application Ringfencing ™ can eliminate entire categories of risk. From disabling Office […]

Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses

Google said it’s implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions in order to “ensure a safe and compliant ecosystem for users.” The policy applies to markets like Bahrain, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, […]

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