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Updating your operating system could prevent cyber attacks

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Published onMarch 13, 2024

published onMarch 13, 2024

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The newest software upgrade can protect your device from the cybercrime gang Magnet Goblin. However, if you dismiss it, you are more susceptible to cyber-attacks. On top of that, the gang targets Linux and Windows users. Furthermore, they use remote access Trojans to control your device from anywhere.

Unfortunately, the locations of thethreat actorsare unknown. Thus, it is best to upgrade your software until researchers dismiss the alert.

Why is cybercrime increasing?

Cybercrime is increasing because it has become easier for threat actors, like Magnet Goblin, to target system vulnerabilities. After all,cyber-attacksare more frequent due to remote working, increased internet usage, and AI. Furthermore, the Magnet Goblin uses already patched software flaws, known as 1-day vulnerabilities. Thus, it is very important to keep your device up to date to counter such attacks.

Magnet Goblin used software vulnerabilities found in Ivanti Connect Secure, Magneto, Apache ActiveMQ, ConnectWise ScreenConnect, and Qlik Sense. However, they might use other applications as well. Furthermore, the malware can introduce commands, encrypt your data, and delete files. Moreover, it can adjust settings, modify connection intervals, and request more commands from the command & control server.

According toSergey Shykevich, the Magnet Goblin doesn’t relate to any group or specific geographical location. Researchers didn’t find any state-sponsored resources. Furthermore, Magnet Goblin is looking for financial gains. They target manufacturing, energy, and healthcare organizations.

In a nutshell, you should always keep your operating system updated toavoid attacksfrom groups like Magnet Goblin. After all, they move very fast to implement their exploits. In addition, OS updates usually bring additional security fixes and beneficial features.

What are your thoughts? Do you keep your operating system updated? Let us know in the comments.

More about the topics:Cybersecurity,Linux

Sebastian Filipoiu

Sebastian is a content writer with a desire to learn everything new about AI and gaming. So, he spends his time writing prompts on various LLMs to understand them better. Additionally, Sebastian has experience fixing performance-related problems in video games and knows his way around Windows. Also, he is interested in anything related to quantum technology and becomes a research freak when he wants to learn more.

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Sebastian Filipoiu

Sebastian is a content writer with a desire to learn everything new about AI and gaming.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

The cybercrime gang Magnet Goblin targets Windows and Linux users#

Why is cybercrime increasing?#