As cloud technologies continue to advance and more organizations shift toward cloud-based solutions, the need for stringent security measures has become increasingly vital. Effective cloud security not only protects sensitive data from unauthorized access and potential breaches, but also ensures the smooth functioning of cloud-based services.

CLEARFAKE is the term used to describe the malicious in-browser JavaScript framework deployed on compromised webpages as part of drive-by compromise campaigns to deliver information stealers. It has the potential to impact all sectors. Although the CLEARFAKE fake browser update campaign (which was initially identified in Q2 2023) originally targeted Windows users, it expanded to macOS users in Q4 2023.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into full effect on January 17, 2025, and aims to prevent and mitigate cyber threats by establishing a comprehensive ICT risk management framework for the EU financial industry. The new EU regulation seeks to ensure that financial institutions and critical ICT providers advance their cybersecurity and operational processes to safeguard their key systems, enhancing the industry’s operational resilience.

Note: Exploitation of this vulnerability remains highly likely, and Kroll experts are investigating. If further details are uncovered by our team, updates will be made to the Kroll Cyber Risk blog.

Kroll’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team responded to an incident in which suspected malware was exhibiting strange download behavior. After successfully containing and resolving the incident, Kroll’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team investigated further.