The number of devices infected by the MyloBot botnet is rapidly increasing

Researchers warn that the MyloBot botnet is rapidly spreading and it is infecting thousands of systems worldwide. The MyloBot botnet has been active since 2017 and was first detailed by cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct in 2018. MyloBot is a highly evasive Windows botnet that supports advanced anti-analysis techniques. The first sample of the bot analyzed by the […]

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February 23, 2023
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HardBit ransomware gang adjusts their demands so the insurance company would cover the ransom cost

Recently emerged HardBit ransomware gang adjusts their demands so the insurance company would cover the ransom cost. The HardBit ransomware group first appeared on the threat landscape in October 2022, but unlike other ransomware operations, it doesn’t use a double extortion model at this time. The gang threatens victims of further attacks if their ransom […]

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February 21, 2023
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Resecurity warns about cyber-attacks on data center service providers

Resecurity warns about the increase of malicious cyber activity targeting data center service providers globally. According to the detailed report recently released by the California-based cybersecurity company, during September 2021, Resecurity notified several data center organizations about malicious cyber activity targeting them and their customers. Such organizations act as a critical part of the enterprise […]

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February 21, 2023
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Stealc, a new advanced infostealer appears in the threat landscape

Researchers spotted a new information stealer, called Stealc, which supports a wide set of stealing capabilities. In January 2023, researchers at SEKOIA.IO discovered a new information stealer, dubbed Stealc, which was advertised in the dark web forums. The malware was developed by a threat actor that uses the moniker Plymouth who claims the info-stealer supports a […]

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February 21, 2023
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A sophisticated threat actor hit cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase

The Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange was the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack, experts believe is was targeted by Twilio hackers. A sophisticated threat actor launched a smishing campaign against the employees of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. According to the company, on February 5, 2023, some of its employees received text messages requesting them to urgently log […]

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February 21, 2023
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Social engineering, deception becomes increasingly sophisticated

Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The increasing use of videoconferencing platforms and the various forms of remote work also adopted in the post-emergency covid make interpersonal collaborations increasingly virtual. This scenario must undoubtedly force organizations to prepare adequately to be able to recognize […]

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February 20, 2023
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Lockbit ransomware gang hit the Portuguese municipal water utility Aguas do Porto

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Aguas do Porto, a Portuguese municipal water utility company. The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Aguas do Porto, a Portuguese municipal water utility company, and is threatening to leak the stolen data. Aguas do Porto is a municipal water utility company that manages the full […]

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February 20, 2023
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