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I write frequently about the threat of malware and how threat actors are using it to do everything from steal personal information to fully take over users' devices or add them to botnets. These malicious programs spread through various forms of phishing, ClickFix attacks, malvertising, and even apps that have been vetted and approved by Apple and Google. However, as users (and security tools) have gotten better at identifying the signs of a malware infection and savvy enough to avoid them in the first place, some cybercriminals have changed tactics: Living Off the Land (LOTL) attacks exploit built-in system utilities and tools that may be less likely to raise red flags.How Living Off the Land attacks workAs Huntress describes, LOTL refers to using local resources instead of importing new ...

If you have an older Apple device that doesn't support the most current operating system, you may not receive every security update pushed to the latest iOS—or at least not at the same time. Apple has just released a patch for older devices that addresses a handful of bugs that have already been addressed in updates to newer models. Many of these have been exploited in zero-day attacks, so if you have one of the affected devices, you should ensure these updates are installed as soon as possible. Zero-day exploits fixed with the update to older iPhones and iPadsAs BleepingComputer reports, the March 11 security update addresses vulnerabilities used in cyber-espionage and crypto-theft attacks. The bugs are part of the Coruna exploit kit, a spyware and surveillance package with 23 total explo...