Experts Warn of macOS Backdoor Hidden in Pirated Versions of Popular Software

Jan 19, 2024NewsroomMalware / Endpoint Security Pirated applications targeting Apple macOS users have been observed containing a backdoor capable of granting attackers remote control to infected machines. “These applications are being hosted on Chinese pirating websites in order to gain victims,” Jamf Threat Labs researchers Ferdous Saljooki and Jaron Bradley said. “Once detonated, the malware…

Meta is building a superintelligent AI — and one expert warns of ‘significant moral issues’

Meta is building a superintelligent artificial intelligence that the company says it will make open-source and available to anyone. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said advanced AI is required to power the next generation of smart assistants and AR glasses. Most of the big AI labs including OpenAI and Anthropic are focused on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI),…

4 Medical Stocks on the Rise for 2024 Gains

The healthcare industry harbors a robust stance capable of withstanding various market challenges, thanks to the ceaseless requisite for its services. This is entwined with an escalating demand for healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical solutions, and pioneering medical breakthroughs, laying a robust foundation for the industry’s continued prosperity. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong medical stocks UnitedHealth Group…

Npm Trojan Bypasses UAC, Installs AnyDesk with “Oscompatible” Package

Jan 19, 2024NewsroomSoftware Security / Spyware A malicious package uploaded to the npm registry has been found deploying a sophisticated remote access trojan on compromised Windows machines. The package, named “oscompatible,” was published on January 9, 2024, attracting a total of 380 downloads before it was taken down. oscompatible included a “few strange binaries,” according…