Fileless attacks increase 1,400%

Aggregated honeypot data, over a six-month period, showed that more than 50% of the attacks focused on defense evasion, according to Aqua Security. Threat actors avoid detection These attacks included masquerading techniques, such as files executed fro…

July 4, 2023
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SmugX: Chinese APT uses HTML smuggling to target European Ministries and embassies

China-linked APT group was spotted using HTML smuggling in attacks aimed at Foreign Affairs ministries and embassies in Europe. A China-linked APT group was observed using HTML smuggling in attacks against Foreign Affairs ministries and embassies in Europe, reports the cybersecurity firm Check Point. The researchers tracked the campaign as SmugX and reported that it […]

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July 3, 2023
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New Windows Meduza Stealer targets tens of crypto wallets and password managers

Researchers spotted a new Windows information stealer called Meduza Stealer, the authors employ sophisticated marketing strategies to promote it. The Meduza Stealer can steal browsing activities and extract a wide array of browser-related data, including login credentials, browsing history and bookmarks. The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. The authors are […]

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July 3, 2023
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LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and $70 million ransom. TSMC is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips for tech giants, including Apple and Qualcomm Inc. As reported by BleepingComputer, on Wednesday, […]

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July 1, 2023
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Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware

Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Cybersecurity firm Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat […]

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July 1, 2023
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