The recent WannaCry ransomware attack, that has hit over 100 countries, would have been much larger had it not been for the early actions of both a UK cybersecurity researcher who blogs for Malwaretech and two Proofpoint researchers. In this attack, a powerful Microsoft exploit turned into a very nasty worm. As part of their initial effort, the researchers found and sinkholed a domain name hardcoded in the malware, for $10.69 during the early stages of the attack.

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BianLian is a threat actor known for operating the BianLian ransomware. Initially, it emerged as an Android banking trojan back in 2019. Much like the traditional Chinese art of “face-changing” from which it takes its name, BianLian has displayed impressive adaptability. It has transitioned its activities to primarily focus on ransomware attacks, first appearing as a ransomware strain in July 2022.

Smartphones have become essential in workplaces for boosting productivity, but they bring their own set of security challenges. Apps like Microsoft Authenticator add an extra security layer, but they also have their vulnerabilities: If a smartphone with an app like Microsoft Authenticator is compromised, the consequences can be severe for a company.