New PEAKLIGHT Dropper Deployed in Attacks Targeting Windows with Malicious Movie Downloads – OfficialSarkar

New PEAKLIGHT Dropper Deployed in Attacks Targeting Windows with Malicious Movie Downloads – OfficialSarkar

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Aug 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen dropper that serves as a conduit to launch next-stage malware with the ultimate goal of infecting Windows systems with information stealers and loaders. “This memory-only dropper decrypts and executes a PowerShell-based downloader,” Google-owned Mandiant said. “This PowerShell-based downloader is being tracked as…

MoU Between DARPG, Government of India And Public Service Department [Current Affairs]

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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and Public Service Department, Prime Minister’s Department, Government of Malaysia signed MoU on ‘Co-operation in the field of Public Administration and Governance Reforms’ for a period of five years w.e.f. 20th August, 2024. Aim of this MoU…

Which District was the One-Day Capital of India? [Current Affairs]

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India has witnessed several shifts in its capital over the years, reflecting the country’s evolving political landscape. Major cities that have held the title include Patna (ancient Pataliputra), Kolkata, Shimla, and Dharamshala. Each city played a pivotal role during its time as the capital, marking different phases in Indian history. An Introduction to India India,…

India’s KAPS-4 Nuclear Plant Achieves Full Capacity [Current Affairs]

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The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat, India, has reached full operational capacity with its second 700 MW nuclear reactor, KAPS-4, which started operating at full power on August 21, 2024. This achievement follows the reactor’s commercial operation start on March 31, 2024, and its first criticality on December 17, 2023. The Nuclear Power…

Exposure Management and Your Attack Surface – OfficialSarkar

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Read the full article for key points from Intruder’s VP of Product, Andy Hornegold’s recent talk on exposure management. If you’d like to hear Andy’s insights first-hand, watch Intruder’s on-demand webinar. To learn more about reducing your attack surface, reach out to their team today. Attack surface management vs exposure management Attack surface management (ASM)…

GK Quiz on Mother Teresa, Questions and Answers [Current Affairs]

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Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to helping the poor, sick, and needy. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, and her work earned her numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize. This quiz will test your knowledge…

Experience the Power of a Must-Have All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform – OfficialSarkar

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Aug 23, 2024The Hacker NewsThreat Detection / Security Automation Let’s be honest. The world of cybersecurity feels like a constant war zone. You’re bombarded by threats, scrambling to keep up with patches, and drowning in an endless flood of alerts. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? But what if there was a better way? Imagine having every…

Top-10 Potash Producing Countries in the World [Current Affairs]

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Potash is a critical component in fertilizers, vital for enhancing agricultural productivity. This mineral, rich in potassium, helps plants grow and improve crop yields. The top 10 potash-producing countries are key players in the global market, driving supply and influencing prices. This article explores these leading nations, highlighting their production capacities and their roles in…

New Qilin Ransomware Attack Uses VPN Credentials, Steals Chrome Data – OfficialSarkar

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The threat actors behind a recently observed Qilin ransomware attack have stolen credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers on a small set of compromised endpoints. The use of credential harvesting in connection with a ransomware infection marks an unusual twist, and one that could have cascading consequences, cybersecurity firm Sophos said in a Thursday report….

South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre To Be Launched In B.R. Hills [Current Affairs]

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Kaanu, a South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre, will be launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) at BR Hills, Karnataka on August 25. Prashanth N. Srinivas, a medical doctor and public health researcher working at the Institute of Public Health, Bangalore’s field station in B.R. Hills, says that Kaanu, which means evergreen forest in…