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February 2024

Communicating Cyber Risk to Executives and Boards with Shamane Tan

Feb 29, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of Cyber Security Decoded from Rubrik Zero Labs, host Steve Stone is joined by Chief Growth Officer at Sekuro and Best-Selling Author Shamane Tan to discuss differences in the cybersecurity landscape between the US and APAC, communication strategies for CISOs, building trust for better cybersecurity outcomes, improving organizational resilience, and diversity in the cybersecurity field.
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keeper

How Weak Passwords Lead to Ransomware Attacks

Feb 29, 2024 By Aranza Trevino In Keeper
Weak passwords can lead to ransomware attacks because they can be easily compromised through password-cracking techniques, allowing cybercriminals to gain access to an organization’s network where they can then inject ransomware. Often, when people think of the causes of ransomware infections, their first thought is it was caused by a phishing email.
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CrowdStrike

The Anatomy of an ALPHA SPIDER Ransomware Attack

Feb 29, 2024 By Jean-Philippe Teissier In CrowdStrike
Over the last two years, CrowdStrike Services has run several incident response (IR) engagements — in both pre- and post-ransomware situations — in which different ALPHA SPIDER affiliates demonstrated novel offensive techniques coupled with more commonly observed techniques. The events described in this blog have been attributed to ALPHA SPIDER affiliates by CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations.
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cyberint

Qilin Ransomware: Get the 2024 Lowdown

Feb 29, 2024 By Adi Bleih In Cyberint
Qilin operates as an affiliate program for Ransomware-as-a-Service, employing a Rust-based ransomware to target victims. Qilin ransomware attacks are often tailored for each victim to maximize their impact, utilizing tactics like altering filename extensions of encrypted files and terminating specific processes and services.
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foresiet

Busting the SugarLocker Syndicate: Syndicate's Secrets and Takedown Tactics

Feb 28, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
Sugarlocker Summary On February 23, 2022, the operator linked to the SugarLocker ransomware, utilizing the pseudonym "gustavedore," was conspicuously seeking new partnerships on the Dark Web. SugarLocker operates through a highly flexible Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) framework, facilitating extensive customization for its users in the clandestine corners of the Dark Web.
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knowbe4

Game-Changer: Biometric-Stealing Malware

Feb 28, 2024 By Roger Grimes In KnowBe4
I have been working in cybersecurity for a long time, since 1987, over 35 years. And, surprisingly to many readers/observers, I often say I have not seen anything new in the hacker/malware space since I began. The same threats that were a problem then are the same problems now. Social engineering and unpatched software (and firmware) have long been the two biggest initial root causes for hacking…for decades.
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knowbe4

New Research: Ransomware Incidents Spike 84% in 2023

Feb 28, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Newly-released data covering cyberthreats experienced in 2023 sheds some light on how very different last year was and paints a picture of what to expect of cyber attacks in 2024. As someone who looks a lot at industry data, I really want it to be as relevant as possible. But it’s also important to see the larger trends over the recent past to begin to predict what’s to come.
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keeper

How Is Ransomware Delivered?

Feb 28, 2024 By Aranza Trevino In Keeper
Some of the most common ways ransomware is delivered are through phishing emails, drive-by downloads, exploit kits and RDP exploits. According to Malwarebytes’ 2024 State of Malware report, in 2023 the number of known ransomware attacks increased by 68% from the previous year. The report also found that the largest ransom demanded in 2023 was $80 million.
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opti9

Safeguarding Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Ransomware Attacks

Feb 28, 2024 By Sagi Brody In Opti9
February 28, 2024 | By Sagi Brody As the Chief Technology Officer at Opti9, I’ve spent over two decades navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. According to the Ransomware Trends Report 2023, at least 93% of cyberattacks targeted backup infrastructure. Clearly, cyber criminals are becoming more proficient in the ability to take your data for ransom.
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knowbe4

Annual Ransomware Payments Surpass $1 Billion

Feb 27, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
For the first time, analysis of ransomware payments made in a single year tops $1,000,000,000. This signals a massive return to more frequent, sophisticated, and successful attacks. Each year, blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis, reports on ransomware payments based on the payments made to digital wallets known to belong to cybercriminals and cybercriminal gangs.
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Razorthorn

The Billion Dollar Cost of Cybercrime: Lessons from the LockBit Takedown

Feb 27, 2024 By James Rees In Razorthorn
The recent LockBit group take down has shown the world at large the cost of cybercrime. Initially it was reported that just over $100 million had been gathered through the nefarious acts of this particular group but, as I suspected, that initial figure was just a drop in the ocean. It turns out that the real figure was in excess of $1 billion dollars over the last four years, and I still suspect this may be more.
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splunk

Unveiling Phemedrone Stealer: Threat Analysis and Detections

Feb 27, 2024 By Teoderick Contreras In Splunk
Recently, the cybersecurity world has been abuzz with discussions about Phemedrone, a newly emerged stealer exploiting the CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen. The project was most recently available on GitHub; however, the project was taken down, and the associated account was removed. Active development still occurs via Telegram.
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bitsight

Hunting PrivateLoader: The malware behind InstallsKey PPI service

Feb 27, 2024 By André Tavares In BitSight
Since July 2022, Bitsight has been tracking PrivateLoader, the widespread malware downloader behind the Russian Pay-Per-Install (PPI) service called InstallsKey. At the time, this malware was powering the now decommissioned ruzki PPI service. Figure 1 presents a brief description of the service, which was found in their sales telegram channel. Fig. 1 - Service description on telegram channel profile (Russian and English).
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The 443 Podcast - Episode 281 - Locking Up LockBit

Feb 26, 2024 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, we cover an international law enforcement takedown of the LokBit ransomware group's infrastructure. After that, we cover a novel malware delivery vector involving an IoT "toy." We end the podcast by covering the latest White House Executive Order addressing cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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knowbe4

Face off: New Banking Trojan steals biometrics to access victims' bank accounts

Feb 23, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Venturebeat had the scoop on a fresh Group-IB report. They discovered the first banking trojan that steals people’s faces. Unsuspecting users are tricked into giving up personal IDs and phone numbers and are prompted to perform face scans. These images are then swapped out with AI-generated deepfakes that can easily bypass security checkpoints.
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CrowdStrike

Still Alive: Updates for Well-Known Latin America eCrime Malware Identified in 2023

Feb 22, 2024 By Kevin Ratto In CrowdStrike
Latin America (LATAM) is a growing market, and threat actors have used numerous eCrime malware variants to target users in this region. Over the past few years, many researchers have characterized the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) of widespread Latin America malware families, including but not limited to Mispadu, Grandoreiro, Mekotio, Casbaneiro, Metamorfo and Astaroth.
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tripwire

Bring us the head of LockBit! $15 million bounty offered for information on leaders of notorious ransomware gang

Feb 22, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire
A huge reward is being offered for information leading to the identification or location of any of the leaders of the LockBit ransomware gang. The bounty offer comes from the US State Department, following this week's disruption of the criminal organisation's activities. LockBit, which has been operating since 2020, has targeted thousands of victims around the globe, causing the loss of billions of dollars in both ransom payments and recovery.
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Arctic Wolf

Operation Cronos: The Takedown of LockBit Ransomware Group

Feb 22, 2024 By Stefan Hostetler In Arctic Wolf
On February 20, 2024, the National Crime Agency (NCA) of Britain and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the successful disruption of the Lockbit ransomware gang, marking a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime. This operation, known as Operation Cronos, was a collaborative effort involving law enforcement agencies from the UK, the US, and several other countries, with support from private sector partners.
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SecurityScorecard

Beating LockBit at its Own Game: Law enforcement's takedown of a prolific ransomware group

Feb 22, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
After a years-long investigation, this week the FBI and law enforcement agencies in the UK and Europe took over the main website of the cybercrime group known as LockBit. Law enforcement additionally arrested LockBit associates in Poland, Ukraine, and the U.S. and the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Russian nationals affiliated with the group. The joint operation re-engineered LockBit’s online system to mimic the countdown clock used by the group in its extortion attempts.
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foresiet

Operation Cronos: Global Law Enforcement Deals Significant Blow to LockBit Ransomware; Two Russian Nationals Indicted in the US

Feb 21, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
In a synchronized effort across multiple nations, law enforcement agencies have conducted a series of raids and arrests targeting those responsible for the LockBit ransomware attacks. Termed Operation Cronos, this initiative marks a notable victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. The LockBit ransomware group has been behind several high-profile cyber assaults, causing substantial financial harm and disruption to businesses and organizations globally.
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Fetching data using the Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell SDK

Feb 21, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
Already pulled down the Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell SDK and wondering why you aren't seeing all of the fields you are used to? This video will walk you through the various methods of fetching data from the RSC platform using the SDK. You'll get a basic understanding of how the module is architected and the difference between the autogenerated core cmdlets and the handcrafted wrapper cmdlets that exist within the Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell module.
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Trustwave

LockBit Takedown: Law Enforcement Disrupts Operations, but Ransomware Threats Likely to Persist

Feb 21, 2024 By Ed Williams In Trustwave
The news that US, UK, and other international law enforcement agencies disrupted LockBit is welcome, as stopping any threat group activity is always a positive. The unfortunate aspect is this blow won’t impact ransomware overall. As in the past, another group will pick up the slack, or LockBit itself will reform and get back into business.
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Arctic Wolf

Understanding and Responding to Ransomware

Feb 20, 2024 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
As cybercrime evolves, one avenue for attack has risen to prominence across the world: Ransomware. According to Arctic Wolf’s State of Cybersecurity 2023 Trends Report, 48% of organizations view ransomware as the top attack vector concern. A concern comes with just cause, as the Arctic Wolf Labs 2024 Threats Report showed 48.6% of incidents investigated by Arctic Wolf were ransomware attacks.
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sysdig

SSH-Snake: New Self-Modifying Worm Threatens Networks

Feb 20, 2024 By Miguel Hernández In Sysdig
The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) discovered the malicious use of a new network mapping tool called SSH-Snake that was released on 4 January 2024. SSH-Snake is a self-modifying worm that leverages SSH credentials discovered on a compromised system to start spreading itself throughout the network. The worm automatically searches through known credential locations and shell history files to determine its next move. SSH-Snake is actively being used by threat actors in offensive operations.
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knowbe4

Malvertising Campaign Spreads Phony Utility Bills

Feb 20, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
A widespread malvertising campaign is attempting to trick users into paying phony utility bills, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. “We discovered a prolific campaign of fraudulent ads shown to users via Google searches,” the researchers write. “To give an idea of scale, the number of ads we found exceeds what we have found in previous malvertising cases....The scam begins when a user searches for keywords related to their energy bill.
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knowbe4

Only 7% of Organizations Can Restore Data Processes within 1-3 Days After a Ransomware Attack

Feb 19, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
New data on how organizations are able to respond to ransomware attacks also shows that paying a ransom is highly likely, despite having a policy of “Do Not Pay.” New research from security vendor Cohesity says organizations are overconfident in their ability to recover from a ransomware attack. According to the data: And even if you do have an outstanding recovery plan, when’s the last time you tested it?
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ThreatQuotient

Leveraging Threat Intelligence for Regulatory Compliance

Feb 16, 2024 By Cyrille Badeau, Vice-President International Sales In ThreatQuotient
The US Government recently announced that state-sponsored Chinese cyber group Volt Typhoon has compromised multiple critical infrastructure organisations' IT networks in the US and is preparing "disruptive or destructive cyber attacks" against communications, energy, transport, water and waste water systems. The announcement, which was supported by national cybersecurity agencies in Australia, Canada, UK, and New Zealand, is a sobering reminder that modern life relies on digital networks. From healthcare, banking, and socialising, to energy, water, local and national government - everything has a digital aspect.
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Forescout

Department of Justice disrupts Moobot botnet commandeered by Russian APT28: analysis of attacks against routers and malware samples

Feb 16, 2024 By Forescout Vedere Labs In Forescout
On February 15, the US Department of Justice announced “Operation Dying Ember”: the takedown of a botnet controlled by APT28, the Russian military cyber threat actor also known as Fancy Bear. APT28 was previously known for developing the VPNFilter botnet, which targeted routers and network attached storage devices and was also disrupted by the DoJ in 2018.
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knowbe4

Messaging Platform Telegram Sprouts Cyber Crime "Marketplaces" of Tools, Insights and Data

Feb 16, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the messaging platform Telegram by creating channels and groups where learning and commerce all can take place freely. We’ve long known the dark web to be the back shadowed corner of the Internet where cybercriminals go to do business. But we’ve seen more examples of marketplaces frequented by threat actors shifting to the open web. One of the latest is the continued misuse of messaging platform Telegram.
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Rubrik

Data Insecurity: Building Resilience in the Face of Cyber Threats

Feb 16, 2024 By Martin Walter In Rubrik
In today's digital age, organizations are using data in innovative ways to understand their businesses and generate new value, making data the lifeblood of every operation. As a result, data is growing at an unprecedented rate across on-premises, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments. However, this rapid growth presents significant challenges for organizations, as they often struggle to identify sensitive or regulated data, where it’s located, and who has access to it.
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Rubrik

Rubrik Recognized as a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice

Feb 15, 2024 By Megan Haney Krueger In Rubrik
Rubrik is on a mission to secure the world’s data. And our customers are at the very heart of that mission. Everything we do is with you, our customer, in mind, ensuring continual value in every step of our journey. We are dedicated to constant innovation in data security and know that simplification and automation of cyber detection and recovery is top of mind for organizations as cyber incidents are increasingly frequent and attacks are quickly evolving.
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tripwire

Rhysida ransomware cracked! Free decryption tool released

Feb 15, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire
Good news for organisations who have fallen victim to the notorious Rhysida ransomware. A group of South Korean security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the infamous ransomware. This vulnerability provides a way for encrypted files to be unscrambled. Researchers from Kookmin University describe how they exploited an implementation flaw in Rhysida’s code to regenerate its encryption key in a technical paper about their findings.
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Rubrik

Rubrik Unwrapped: How We Lit Up FY 2024 All Year Long

Feb 15, 2024 By Andres Botero In Rubrik
Safeguarding data in today’s cyber landscape is no small feat. And with data growing at an explosive rate, more than 65 percent of IT and security leaders surveyed believe their organization’s current data growth is outpacing their ability to secure this data and manage risk, as found in the latest Rubrik Zero Labs State of Data Security report.
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splunk

Hunting M365 Invaders: Navigating the Shadows of Midnight Blizzard

Feb 15, 2024 By Mauricio Velazco In Splunk
On January 19, Microsoft issued an advisory disclosing a cybersecurity incident targeting their M365 tenants and attributing the attack to Midnight Blizzard, a state-sponsored actor also known as Nobelium and APT29. Following this, on January 24, the Microsoft team expanded on the initial announcement with a comprehensive blog post providing more insights about the attack and outlining specific tactics, techniques and procedures leveraged by the threat actor.
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knowbe4

Over Half of Malware Downloads Originate from SaaS Apps

Feb 15, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
As the popularity of SaaS apps continues to grow, security analysts expect the misuse of such apps as the host for malware downloads to continue to rise through 2024. I’ve provided plenty of examples on this blog of threat actors using cloud-based SaaS applications to host impersonated websites and malicious downloads. The credibility of such sites aids the cybercriminal, as traffic to and from reputable sites have a tendency to get past security solutions.
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Installing and Connecting to the Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell SDK

Feb 15, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
The Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell module enables organizations to automate and orchestrate various tasks within the RSC platform using a simple, easy-to-understand scripting language. During this video, you will learn how to install and configure the Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell module, along with the various ways to connect to your RSC platform. Helpful Links.
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knowbe4

Another Ransomware-as-a-Service Known as "Wing" Takes Flight on the Dark Web

Feb 14, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Analysis of this newly-spotted service makes it clear that the newest entrant into the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) space has taken note of where predecessors are lacking and launched a better product. Given the financial and operational disruption ransomware has caused since last year, any headline about a new RaaS will surely lead to anxiety and grimace for IT and security professionals.
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WatchGuard

Malware Trends According to Our Internet Security Report

Feb 13, 2024 By The Editor In WatchGuard
Malware attacks continue to be the order of the day for businesses. The adaptability of threats and the fact that new attack models spread almost daily mean they are still very much a concern among cybersecurity professionals. The rise of malicious threat actors seems unstoppable. According to Gartner, by 2025, 45% of organizations worldwide will have experienced attacks on their software, which represents a staggering 300% growth since 2021.
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eventsentry

It's Not Black Magic: Malware & Ransomware in Plain English

Feb 12, 2024 By ingmar.koecher In EventSentry
It was almost exactly 10 years ago in December 2013 that we wrote our first blog post about detecting CryptoLocker, which was the first sophisticated Ransomware attack of its kind back then. BTW, 2013 was the year of the Boston Marathon bombing, Edward Snowden leaking secret NSA information, Syrians fleeing their home country and Nelson Mandela passing away.
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WatchGuard

Ransomware attacks cost companies millions in 2023

Feb 11, 2024 By Carlos Arnal In WatchGuard
Ranging from the process of recovering stolen data to having to hire legal services, a cyberattack generates a series of costs that companies have to face. According to an IBM report, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023, which represents an increase of 15% in three years. This seven-digit figure is clearly worrying.
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Rubrik

Announcing Amazon S3 Protection with Rubrik Security Cloud

Feb 9, 2024 By Mike Preston In Rubrik
Data is at the heart of nearly every business operation, and it’s critical to ensure the security and integrity of that data. Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) has long been a popular choice for organizations seeking a scalable, cost-effective, and resilient storage solution for their data needs. In fact, nearly one million organizations around the world rely on Amazon S3 to store hundreds of exabytes of unstructured, business-critical data.
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netskope

Cloud Threats Memo: Back to the Basics: New DarkGate Campaign Exploiting Microsoft Teams

Feb 9, 2024 By Paolo Passeri In Netskope
DarkGate is a commodity malware with multiple features including the ability to download and execute files to memory, a hidden virtual network computing (HVNC) module, keylogging, information-stealing capabilities, and privilege escalation.
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keeper

How To Tell if Spyware Is on Your Phone and How to Remove It

Feb 9, 2024 By Tim Tran In Keeper
While browsing the internet, you may accidentally install spyware on your phone without even knowing. Android phones are known to be more susceptible to spyware than iPhones; however, anyone who owns a smartphone needs to watch out for spyware – especially if your phone is outdated or jailbroken. Some ways you can tell if spyware is installed is if your phone’s camera and mic turn on randomly, you hear a noise during phone calls, or you see unfamiliar apps and files on your phone.
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knowbe4

Unprecedented Rise of Malvertising as a Precursor to Ransomware

Feb 8, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Cybercriminals increasingly used malvertising to gain initial access to victims’ networks in 2023, according to Malwarebytes’s latest State of Malware report. The researchers note that the Royal ransomware group has been using phony ads for TeamViewer to deliver malware as a precursor to its ransomware attacks.
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cyberark

APT29's Attack on Microsoft: Tracking Cozy Bear's Footprints

Feb 8, 2024 By Andy Thompson In CyberArk
A new and concerning chapter has unfolded in these troubled times of geopolitical chaos. The Cozy Bear threat actor has caused significant breaches targeting Microsoft and HPE, and more are likely to come. These recent events have sent shockwaves throughout the tech community, and for good reason. As we continue to uncover the fallout from these breaches, it has become apparent that the magnitude of the incident is more significant than we first realized.
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cyjax

STOP ransomware spamming in Usenet

Feb 8, 2024 By Adam Price In CYJAX
Cyjax analysts have identified the distribution of STOP ransomware on Google Groups through mass spam attacks on Usenet. Over 385,000 posts have been observed, which contain malicious links resulting in ransomware infection. This campaign, henceforth referred to as “STOPNET.GG”, has been in operation since at least May 2023, and is ongoing at the time of writing.
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nakivo

LockBit Ransomware: What You Need to Know to Protect Against It

Feb 8, 2024 By NAKIVO Team In NAKIVO
LockBit continues to be a top threat for organizations in the very diverse ransomware landscape. In the first half of 2023, there were more successful LockBit attacks than using any other ransomware family, with BlackCat and Clop coming in second and third. LockBit continued to successfully breach the world’s top companies and governmental agencies throughout 2023.
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Tines

Building and managing malware analysis labs with Tines workflows

Feb 7, 2024 By Conor Dunne In Tines
Understanding malware is essential to defending an organization against attacks. Analyzing suspicious applications helps us determine if an alert is a false positive, and the information discovered can be used to help remediate an incident or strengthen a system's defenses against further attacks.
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Rubrik

Product Quality at Rubrik - Part 2

Feb 7, 2024 By Sunand Tullimalli In Rubrik
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of product quality, different types of testing we rely on at Rubrik, and how automated testing plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality of our products. Relying heavily on Unit, Component and Integration testing is important. But there will be code paths which we may not be able to cover using these types of tests. In the picture below, we can see a high-level view of our solution.
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Trustwave

Trustwave SpiderLabs Uncovers Ov3r_Stealer Malware Spread via Phishing and Facebook Advertising

Feb 6, 2024 By Trustwave In Trustwave
During an Advanced Continual Threat Hunt (ACTH) investigation that took place in early December 2023, Trustwave SpiderLabs discovered Ov3r_Stealer, an infostealer distributed using Facebook advertising and phishing emails. SpiderLabs’ “Facebook Advertising Spreads Novel Malware Variant,” is an in-depth dive into Ov3r_Stealer, exposing what the Threat Hunt team learned about the threat actors, their techniques, tactics, and procedures and how the malware functions.
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sysdig

How to secure your cloud credentials against AndroxGh0st

Feb 6, 2024 By ashish chakrabortty In Sysdig
On January 16, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sent out a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about active threat actors deploying the AndroxGh0st malware. This is significant as cyber criminals are actively using this malware to target Laravel (CVE-2018-15133) (an open source PHP framework).env files and obtain credentials for various high profile applications like Office365, SendGrid, and Twilio.
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splunk

Another Year of RATs and Trojan Stealer: Detection Commonalities and Summary

Feb 6, 2024 By Splunk Threat Research Team In Splunk
In 2023, Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and Trojan Stealers were some of the most prevalent types of malware in the cybersecurity landscape. RATs and Trojan Stealer malware represent significant cybersecurity threats, as they’re often employed to conduct espionage, surveillance, and data theft, which emphasizes the critical need for robust defenses.
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keeper

How Do Cybercriminals Spread Malware?

Feb 1, 2024 By Tim Tran In Keeper
Cybercriminals can spread malware through phishing attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, exploit kits and drive-by downloads. Cybercriminals typically use social engineering tactics to trick people into downloading malware or exploit security vulnerabilities to install malware without the victim knowing. Continue reading to learn more about malware, how cybercriminals spread it, how to detect if your device is infected and how to stay protected against malware.
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