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Legit tools, illicit uses: Velociraptor, Nezha turned against victims

Threat actors are using an increasing variety of commercial and open-source products to carry out their attacks: according to researchers, Velociraptor and Nezha are the latest additions to their attack toolbox. Velociraptor misuse A suspected China-based ransomware threat actor has been spotted using Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response tool, to maintain covert, persistent access on compromised systems while deploying Warlock, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware on VMware ESXi virtual machines and Windows servers. … More → The post Legit tools, illicit uses: Velociraptor, Nezha turned against victims appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Scientists stunned by wild Martian dust devils racing at hurricane speeds

Mars may look calm, but new research reveals it’s a world of fierce winds and swirling dust devils racing at hurricane-like speeds. Using deep learning on thousands of satellite images from European orbiters, scientists have discovered that Martian winds can reach up to 160 km/h — much stronger than previously thought. These powerful gusts play a key role in shaping the planet’s weather and climate by lifting vast amounts of dust into the atmosphere.
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