Latrodectus is a downloader first discovered by Walmart back in October of 2023. The malware became very famous due to its similarities with the famous IcedID malware, not only in the code itself but also the infrastructure, as previously reported by Proofpoint and Team Cymru S2. The malware is usually delivered via email spam campaigns conducted by two specific threat actors: TA577 and TA578.

After speaking to a wide spectrum of customers ranging from SMBs to enterprises, three things have become clear: Add that together, and we get Shadow AI. This refers to AI usage that is not known or visible to an organization’s IT and security teams. Shadow AI comes in many forms, but in this blog we’ll stick to a discussion of Shadow AI as it pertains to applications. Application security teams are well aware that AI models come with additional risk.

Organizations whose IT infrastructure relies heavily on Microsoft will often adopt Azure Functions as part of their cloud modernization strategy. Azure Functions is an on-demand serverless solution that enables you to build and deploy event-driven code without worrying about provisioning and managing infrastructure. Azure Functions offers simplified development and deployment, automatic scaling, and seamless integration with other Azure services all within a cost-efficient pay-for-what-you-use model.

No matter the business size, the threat of data breaches or hacks is a dark cloud that hangs over every company. If data is mishandled, leaked, or stolen, the repercussions for businesses can be devastating. Cyberattacks on businesses can cause severe financial losses due to fines, legal fees, and remediation costs. As businesses are legally obliged to inform customers of a data breach, once customers find out, they can also cause irreparable damage to reputation, customer distrust, and loss of business.

You can tell if your Facebook account has been hacked if you receive login attempt notifications, notice your account’s personal information has been changed, see an increase in suspicious messages or have trouble logging in to your account. Since Facebook accounts hold a large amount of private information, you need to recover your account quickly if it’s been hacked.

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When outsourcing the IT department was first introduced, many business owners hailed it as the solution to all their technology problems. The promise of reduced headcount, less overhead and sunk costs, as well as reduced management responsibilities, seemed like a gift that would boost profits. When cloud computing entered the business world, the same promises were realized. However, shifting responsibility to an outside administrator brought new risks to the organizations.

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on your device without your knowledge. The main goal of spyware is to spy on you and gather your private information, like passwords or credit card information. Despite spyware being elusive and undetectable at times, you can tell if there is spyware on your laptop by recognizing common signs. Some of these signs include unwanted pop-up ads, slower performance, shorter battery life and redirections on your browser.