Threat Actors Abuse Discord to Push Malware
The platform’s Content Delivery Network and core features are being used to send malicious files—including RATs–across its network of 150 million users, putting corporate workplaces at risk.
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Malware
TA551 Shifts Tactics to Install Sliver Red-Teaming Tool
A new email campaign from the threat group uses the attack-simulation framework in a likely leadup to ransomware deployment.
Read MoreGigabyte Allegedly Hit by AvosLocker Ransomware
If AvosLocker stole Gigabyte’s master keys, threat actors could force hardware to download fake drivers or BIOS updates in a supply-chain attack a la SolarWinds.
Read MoreWhy is Cybersecurity Failing Against Ransomware?
Hardly a week goes by without another major company falling victim to a ransomware attack. Nate Warfield, CTO at Prevailion, discusses the immense challenges in changing that status quo.
Read MoreRansomware Sinks Teeth into Candy-Corn Maker Ahead of Halloween
Chicago-based Ferrara acknowledged an Oct. 9 attack that encrypted some systems and disrupted production.
Read MoreGoogle Crushes YouTube Cookie-Stealing Channel Hijackers
Google has caught and brushed off a bunch of cookie-stealing YouTube channel hijackers who were running cryptocurrency scams on, or auctioning off, ripped-off channels.
Read MoreGeriatric Microsoft Bug Exploited by APT Using Commodity RATs
Disguised as an IT firm, the APT is hitting targets in Afghanistan & India, exploiting a 20-year-old+ Microsoft Office bug that’s as potent as it is ancient.
Read MoreFresh APT Harvester Reaps Telco, Government Data
The group is likely nation-state-backed and is mounting an ongoing spy campaign using custom malware and stealthy tactics.
Read MoreLyceum APT Returns, This Time Targeting Tunisian Firms
The APT, which targets Middle-Eastern energy firms & telecoms, has been relatively quiet since its exposure but not entirely silent. It’s kept up attacks through 2021 and is working on retooling its arsenal yet again.
Read MoreFeds Warn BlackMatter Ransomware Gang is Poised to Strike
An advisory by the CISA, FBI and NSA reveals hallmark tactics of and shares defense tips against the cybercriminal group that’s picked up where its predecessor DarkSide left off.
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