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RATDispenser evades nine in ten anti-virus engines

RATDispenser evades nine in ten anti-virus engines
Stealth malware deploys key loggers and information stealers
24 Nov 2021
Hackers use Linux backdoor on compromised e-commerce sites with software skimmer

Hackers use Linux backdoor on compromised e-commerce sites with software skimmer
Cyber criminals in China control the malware
19 Nov 2021
Out-of-hours ransomware attacks have a greater impact on revenue 

Out-of-hours ransomware attacks have a greater impact on revenue
Seven in ten security pros called in to handle attacks were intoxicated, report finds
18 Nov 2021
Millions of routers and NAS devices vulnerable to BotenaGo malware

Millions of routers and NAS devices vulnerable to BotenaGo malware
The malware takes advantage of 33 different exploits to attack routers and IoT devices
12 Nov 2021
US Treasury sanctions crypto exchange Chatex over ransomware ties

US Treasury sanctions crypto exchange Chatex over ransomware ties
The move comes after the US government sanctioned the Suex exchange in September
9 Nov 2021
What is Maze ransomware?

What is Maze ransomware?
This Windows ransomware has targeted many organisations worldwide
9 Nov 2021
US sanctions Israeli NSO Group for selling spyware

US sanctions Israeli NSO Group for selling spyware
COSEINC and Positive Technologies were also blocked by the government
5 Nov 2021
Magecart card skimmer avoids detection by evading virtual machines

Magecart card skimmer avoids detection by evading virtual machines
Browser script detects VMs used by researchers
5 Nov 2021
Mekotio trojan continues to spread despite its operators’ arrests

Mekotio trojan continues to spread despite its operators’ arrests
Hackers have used it in 100 more attacks since arrests
4 Nov 2021
Hackers could use new Wslink malware in highly targeted cyber attacks

Hackers could use new Wslink malware in highly targeted cyber attacks
Malware acts as a server, but its origins baffle boffins
1 Nov 2021
HTTPS-based attacks soar over 300% 

HTTPS-based attacks soar over 300%
Tech companies hit hardest by attacks using encrypted protocol
28 Oct 2021
Almost 70% of CISOs expect a ransomware attack 

Almost 70% of CISOs expect a ransomware attack
Many companies are willing to make ransomware payments in the face of the growing threat
19 Oct 2021
Organizations warned of ransomware risk from smaller operators

Organizations warned of ransomware risk from smaller operators
They may not have the financial muscle, but small-time cyber crooks can cause havoc for critical systems
19 Oct 2021
MirrorBlast phishing campaign targets financial companies 

MirrorBlast phishing campaign targets financial companies
The attack has been linked to a long-standing Russian cyber crime group
15 Oct 2021
Russia missing from US-organized international ransomware event 

Russia missing from US-organized international ransomware event
US officials blame absence on host of reasons
13 Oct 2021
Maverick fast-attack ransomware group FIN12 is quickly expanding

Maverick fast-attack ransomware group FIN12 is quickly expanding
FIN12 hits hospitals even during pandemic
7 Oct 2021
Malware pretending to be Amnesty International antivirus for Pegasus discovered

Malware pretending to be Amnesty International antivirus for Pegasus discovered
Victims fearing Pegasus spyware targeted in a new malware campaign
1 Oct 2021
2021 state of email security report: Ransomware on the rise
2021 state of email security report: Ransomware on the rise
Securing the enterprise in the COVID world
1 Oct 2021
Akamai to acquire cyber security firm Guardicore

Akamai to acquire cyber security firm Guardicore
Guardicore’s micro-segmentation solution will add to Akamai’s Zero Trust Security portfolio
29 Sep 2021
Two-thirds of organizations have fallen victim to ransomware

Two-thirds of organizations have fallen victim to ransomware
New report finds ransomware attacks grew by over 1,000%
29 Sep 2021
Malware developers create malformed code signatures to avoid detection

Malware developers create malformed code signatures to avoid detection
Google researchers uncovers technique used to push dodgy software onto unsuspecting victims
24 Sep 2021
CISA, FBI, and NSA issue a Conti ransomware advisory 

CISA, FBI, and NSA issue a Conti ransomware advisory
Joint statement with the FBI and the NSA warns of increased attacks from the Conti Ransomware
23 Sep 2021
Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs

Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs
Easy-to-follow list may give organizations time to prepare for ransomware attacks
20 Sep 2021