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DARKGATE is Windows-based malware that is sold on the dark web. DARKGATE is a fully functional backdoor that can steal browser information, drop additional payloads, and steal keystrokes. Kroll previously noted DARKGATE’s distribution via Teams. When the DARKGATE payload runs on a victim system, it creates a randomly named folder within C:\ProgramData that contains encoded files. Within the randomly named folder is a short configuration file and the output of keystrokes logged on the system.

To most people, the process of logging into a Microsoft Windows machine is a simple process of entering a username and a password. However, for a cybersecurity professional, the process is a carefully orchestrated mechanism. Unfortunately, throughout the history of the various Windows operating system versions, criminals have also sought ways to disrupt this process in order to breach a network. The primary target of these attacks is the Security Account Manager (SAM).

Could you imagine our interstate highway system without roadway bridges? I don’t think anyone would argue that bridges are not an essential part of an effective ground transportation network. So it doesn’t surprise me that when I ask people what makes a highway bridge “good,” I get quick responses with pretty consistent answers: guardrails, proper lighting, clear signage, smooth driving surface, lane markings, load capacity, structural integrity, and so on.

History taught us that whistleblowers can expose the darkest secrets and wrongdoing of global enterprises, governments and public services; even prime ministers and presidents. Whistleblowers usually have a deep sense of justice and responsibility that drives them to favor the good of the many over their own. Often, their contribution is really appreciated only in hindsight.

To unlock the speed and scalability of CrowdStrike Falcon® LogScale next-gen SIEM, you must first bring your data into the powerful, cloud-native solution. And with log sources multiplying and data volumes skyrocketing, you need an easy way to collect, parse and enrich your data. Data onboarding can be complex and time-consuming in traditional SIEM tools. Data engineering teams must contend with countless evolving log sources, formats and ingestion methods.

As we keep a close eye on trends impacting businesses this year, it is impossible to ignore the impacts of Artificial Intelligence and its evolving relationship with technology. One of the key areas experiencing this transformational change is cybersecurity. The integration of AI with cybersecurity practices is imperative, and it also demands a shift in how businesses approach their defenses.

With the rapid pace of technological evolution, ensuring security within the systems we operate and the software we deploy has never been more crucial. In the world of vulnerability management, we’ve moved from scanning Linux hosts to scrutinizing container images. However, are we looking for vulnerabilities in the right places?

A survey by Egress has found that 94% of organizations were hit by phishing attacks in 2023, Infosecurity Magazine reports. Additionally, 91% of firms experienced data loss and exfiltration. The three most common causes of data loss were reckless behavior, human error and malicious exfiltration.

Rather than stick to traditional ransomware extortion methods that revolve around the attack itself, a new form of extortion known as Swatting puts the focus on the victim organization’s customers. A somewhat unexpected mode of extortion appears to be popping up in attacks targeting medical institutions. According to Dark Reading, cybercriminals are making repeat prank calls to police about individuals that are patients impacted by a data breach of a medical facility they are a customer of.

A new analysis of data breaches in the United Kingdom's legal sector shows that organizations need to be looking inward more and look for ways to elevate the security awareness of employees. There’s so much focus on external cybercriminal activity, we often forget about the actions of internal employees that often facilitate a data breach.