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The Hidden Security Risks of Unstructured Data in File Shares

The Hidden Security Risks of Unstructured Data in File Shares

Jun 24, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Most organisations have a data problem they rarely see clearly. It is not always inside databases, CRMs, finance systems, or other structured platforms. More often, it is hidden in shared drives, old project folders, exported spreadsheets, PDFs, email attachments, archived documents, and duplicate files saved across departments. This is unstructured data. It is easy to create, easy to copy, and difficult to control. Over time, it can become one of the biggest blind spots in an organisation's cybersecurity and compliance strategy.
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Ep. 3: The Americans - Exclusive Interview: Laptop Farmer Facilitating N. Korea's IT Worker Scandal

Jun 23, 2026 By Rubrik In Rubrik
All North Korean IT worker schemes hinge on one thing: a willing participant in America. We found one, and knocked on her door. Experts have dubbed some of these Americans “laptop farmers.” The North Koreans call them “facilitators” – people willing to host multiple laptops in their home and happy to not ask too many questions. But identifying these people can be hard: unless you have access to a private Discord channel where North Korean IT workers talk freely among themselves.
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kroll

The Deep Dive: Kroll's Analysis of the GARUDA C2 Malware

Jun 17, 2026 By Kroll In Kroll
Kroll identified a cross-platform malware framework, dubbed GARUDA C2, that uses public code-hosting platforms like GitHub for staging, redundancy and command distribution across Windows, macOS and Linux. Analysis links the campaign to an India-based operator supported by Hindi-language development artifacts, build logs, infrastructure indicators and evidence suggesting use of a locally hosted large language model (LLM) to accelerate malware development.
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Arctic Wolf

Active FortiBleed Campaign Impacting Fortinet Devices Across 194 Countries

Jun 17, 2026 By Arctic Wolf Labs In Arctic Wolf
In mid-June 2026, security researchers identified an active, large-scale credential compromise campaign affecting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, dubbed FortiBleed. Threat actors have been systematically extracting configuration files from internet-facing FortiGate devices and cracking the stored credential hashes, resulting in verified working administrator credentials for between 30,000 and 75,000 devices across 194 countries.
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Securing Financial Portfolios Against Modern Malware

Securing Financial Portfolios Against Modern Malware

Jun 17, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
The rapid migration of wealth management to cloud platforms introduces significant convenience for private investors. Managing a diverse set of assets now requires constant interaction with web applications. Digital dependency exposes capital to aggressive groups operating malicious software. Hackers regularly build malicious tools targeting financial balances and personal identification records. Standard defenses frequently fail against targeted threats. Protecting private capital requires a shift toward active defense measures.
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safeaeon

Cloud Security Threats: How Prevention Cloud Protects Data

Jun 16, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
It is more important than ever to keep your data secure. Malware, ransomware, and attacks on cloud-based assets pose a constant threat to businesses as more sensitive data moves to the cloud. A report by Cybersecurity Ventures projected global cybercrime costs to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Data breaches, ransomware, fraud, and operational disruption are major contributors to cybercrime losses.
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Ep. 2: The Cell - Accessing the Hidden Discord Ecosystem Behind the North Korea IT Worker Scandal

Jun 16, 2026 By Rubrik In Rubrik
For the first time ever, host and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for The New York Times Nicole Perlroth partners with a team of private investigators as they infiltrate a North Korean worker cell.
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UTMStack

Ransomware Detection: Master Modern Strategies 2026

Jun 14, 2026 By cesmng In UTMStack
In 2024, ransomware was publicly disclosed in more than 5,600 attacks worldwide, with over 2,600 victims in the United States alone. The same reporting says the FBI's 2024 IC3 report logged 3,156 ransomware complaints, an 11.7% increase from the prior year, which is a useful reminder that this isn't a niche malware problem. It's a persistent operational risk that keeps showing up across sectors and environments (Fortinet's ransomware statistics summary).
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cyberint

The Rise of Pony Malware and What it Means for Organizations

Jun 14, 2026 By Adi Bleih In Cyberint
Pony, also recognized as Fareit or Siplog, operates as an information stealer and loader, serving as malware designed to gather data from compromised systems and facilitate the installation of other malicious programs. This particular virus made its initial appearance in the wild in 2011, primarily targeting users in Europe and North America.
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safeaeon

Ransomware Attacks: Evolution, Impact, and Recent Cases

Jun 12, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a victim’s system or network. Once the attack runs, it can encrypt selected files, lock systems, or disrupt access to business operations. Then, they demand a ransom in exchange for restoring access or providing a decryption key. In many cases, ransomware encrypts files so the victim cannot use them. Some ransomware can also lock systems or disrupt access to business operations.
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