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North Korean Hackers Exploit Internet Explorer to Spread RokRAT Malware

Aleksandra4 months ago01 mins

In a strikingly recent cyber onslaught, North Korean hackers are leveraging unpatched vulnerabilities within Internet Explorer to deploy the formidable RokRAT malware against targets in South Korea. This campaign is the latest example of the ongoing technological arms race where cybercriminals utilize known security flaws to bypass defenses. The exploitation tactics include malicious Word documents…

US Sanctions: Huawei’s Strategic Chip Access Finesse

Aleksandra5 months ago01 mins

In a paradoxical twist, the U.S. sanctions on Huawei don’t entirely sever the tech giant’s procurement ways. Recent clarifications allow Huawei to request case-by-case access to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as long as they demonstrate that the technology won’t be used for military applications. This policy tweak sets the stage for a delicate balancing act—one that…