Dridex, a general-purpose malware, and Entropy, a less known ransomware strain, share similarities as a result of operators playing with names in their extortion…
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Hive’s encryption algorithm has flaws that were exploited to create Masterkey
Researchers have chronicled their decoding attempt, decoding the data infected with Hive ransomware without relying on the private key that blocked the content access.…
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attacks: Ways to Win the War Against It
Ransomware is on the rise, but security leaders can fight back by implementing the scope of security’s best approaches for beating the bad guys…
Charming Kitten
Charming Kitten observed using New backdoor PowerLess
Iran-based Charming Kitten APT has been observed using a new backdoor named PowerLess, along with several other tools. This is a PowerShell-based implant that…
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U.S, U.K and Australia warn of soaring ransomware attacks
A joint warning has been issued by cybersecurity authorities of Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. The warning concerns rise in advanced, catastrophic ransomware…
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Hackers target European Oil ports
Belgian prosecutors are investigating the hacking of oil facilities in the country’s ports, including Antwerp—Europe’s second-biggest port after Rotterdam. In Germany, prosecutors said they…
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Threat actor exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra open-source email platform
A threat actor, likely to be Chinese, targeted a zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra open-source email platform. The zero-day exploitation is part of a…
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UpdateAgent Malware, updated variant infects Mac users through Adware
Microsoft revealed details of a Mac Trojan that was previously undocumented. Microsoft said the trojan underwent several changes ever since it first appeared in…
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SolarMaker malware evolved to sustain in hacked systems
Threat actors regularly work on their attack strategy and defence measures to beat the protective measures. Solarmaker information stealer and backdoor operators have been…
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Emsisoft’s Deadbolt decryption tool is available
Deadbolt ransomware has got a decryption key after a few days it first appeared. However, the threat actors must provide a decryption key for…